What are the responsibilities and job description for the Football Creative Content Video and Graphic designer position at Boston College?
Founded in 1863, Boston College is a Jesuit, Catholic university located six miles from downtown Boston with an enrollment of 9,484 full-time undergraduates and 5,250 graduate and professional students. Ranked 35 among national universities, Boston College has 888 full-time and 1,281 FTE faculty, 2,711 non-faculty employees, an operating budget of $1.4 billion, and an endowment in excess of $3.5 billion.
Job Description
Boston College Athletics is seeking a Football Creative Content video and graphic designer charged with creating dynamic digital content for the Boston College Football program. Reports to the Assistant Athletic Director for Marketing and Creative Services, this position is responsible for the planning, coordination, shooting, editing, and impact analysis of original content for BC football for various social media platforms and team support. This position will be responsible for the entire video production process, including creative strategy, storyboarding, capturing and editing for promoting the program, as well as in support of recruitment of prospects. In addition, the position produces graphic design support for use with external marketing of the program as well as for team support needs.
Role will provide content for Boston College’s athletics website and BC social media channels, BC coaches and program with all required highlights, graphic design, and photography support, and BC media with requested approved programming and content.
Key Areas of Responsibility include:
Video Content Creation: Film and edit video content for various platforms, including highlights, player interviews, behind-the-scenes footage, promotional videos, and fan engagement content.
Game Day Video and Photography: Capture live-action video and photos during home games, including in-game shots, fan engagement, and special events. Assist with pre-game and post-game photography for social media and marketing use.
Event Coverage: Document team-related events, such as community outreach programs, press conferences, and fan meet-and-greet sessions, capturing both photo and video content.
Post-Production Editing: Edit photos and videos for use on social media, the team website, and other marketing materials. Ensure timely delivery of content for specific campaigns, gameday promotions, and other events.
Creative Collaboration: Work closely with the marketing, social media, and football teams to develop visually engaging content that aligns with the team’s branding and promotional goals.
Fan Engagement: Help capture candid moments of fan interactions, creating content for digital campaigns that enhance fan experience and engagement.
Player Profiles & Features: Create video and photo features that highlight players’ personalities, game day routines, and off-the-field activities for marketing purposes.
B-Roll & Archival Footage: Capture and maintain a library of B-roll footage and high-quality photos that can be used for future video projects, marketing materials, and sponsorship activations.
Equipment Management: Assist with setting up, maintaining, and organizing photography and video equipment on game days and at events.
Ability to handle multiple projects at a time with tight deadlines.
Development Hiring range is $63,800-$79,750 for 5 plus years of experience
Development Hiring Range is $58,000-$72,000 for 1-5 years of experience
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Requirements
Requires a bachelor’s degree in video production, journalism, public relations, communications, sports management or related field. Experience in EFP/remote sports production, including equipment setup.
Experience must include non-linear computing video editing via Premiere Pro, video lighting and composition, camera operations, graphic design including Photoshop, Illustrator, and After Effects. Must be well-versed for video editing on the MAC platform. Must have experience with motion graphics compositing.
- Advanced knowledge of Premiere Pro
- Experience with DSLR and Cinema-style cameras
- Working knowledge of Adobe After Effects
- Working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
- Lighting and set design
- Ability to handle multiple projects at a time with tight deadlines
- Be creative, innovative and original and open to feedback
- Attention to detail and timely proactive planning and follow-up on projects.
- Ability to work independently and in groups is a must
- Ability to work long hours, evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Physical ability to lift heavy equipment is required
Evening and weekend work will be required.
Closing Statement
Boston College offers a broad and competitive range of benefits depending on your job classification eligibility:
- Tuition remission for Employees
- Tuition remission for Spouses and Children who meet eligibility requirements
- Generous Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Low-Cost Life Insurance
- Eligibility for both University-Funded 401k and Employer-Sponsored 403b Retirement Plans
- Paid Holidays Annually
- Generous Sick and Vacation Pay
Boston College conducts pre-employment background checks as part of the hiring process.
Boston College is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. In concert with our Jesuit, Catholic mission, Boston College is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications for women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and covered veterans.
Salary : $63,800 - $79,750
