Senior Director, Creative Media & Content Strategy, Department of Athletics

Wake Forest University • Winston-Salem, NC

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About The Position

This position will provide leadership for the Athletics Creative Video & Photography staffs, including content development and vision, while assisting in daily project management for creative video, photo and graphic design. Provides leadership and assistance in the creative and visual storytelling direction for Wake Forest, through video, photo and graphic design.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Filmmaking, Public Relations, Communications, Videography, Photography, Graphic Design or related field.
• 2-3 years of related experience.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, specifically Adobe Premiere and Adobe After Effects.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Work experience and knowledge of video production, including shooting, non-linear editing, color correction, audio editing.
• Knowledge of professional and cinematic video cameras required.
• Must possess superior image-making and storytelling capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently and meet deadlines.
• Valid driver license with good driving record; must be insurable.

Nice To Haves

• Experience within NCAA Division I college athletics program desired.
• Proven success producing creative and innovative multi-media content.
• Experience in other multi-media production platforms (web sites, animation, graphic design) desired.

Responsibilities

• Organizes staff and assigns duties for consistency to the needs of media representatives, athletic staff, and student-athletes.
• Assigns responsibility for each home and away Olympic sports contest to ensure appropriate coverage.
• Provides daily leadership for the creative video team and photography staff, while assisting in project management for graphic design.
• Plans, directs, shoots, and edits high quality content for Wake Forest Football and other assigned sports in a timely manner.
• Generates digital content for posting on athletic teams' social media sites.
• Prepares video packages for team functions and/or approved distribution on the Athletic Department website and social platforms.
• Provides leadership in photo and video shoots for assigned sports.
• Assists in the production of graphic design needs as needed to complete projects.
• Creates and executes weekly video and content production calendars.
• Oversees weekly content management and implementation of Opendorse Ready partnership.
• Assists Fan Experience and Communication staff on content strategy.
• Serves as the liaison for Athletics content creators.
• Assists with shooting photography, shooting and editing video and creating graphics as needed.
• Works with Social Media Manager on weekly analytics reports.
• Provides video support for coaches recruiting needs.
• Provides leadership in coordination with the Senior Director of Video Services and Photographer.
• Upholds Wake Forest Athletics branding guidelines & identity standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree