What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director, Creative Content – Intercollegiate Athletics position at Duquesne University?
Assistant Director, Creative Content – Intercollegiate Athletics Salary: Commensurate with experience POSITION
SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Senior Associate Athletic Director,
External Relations, the Assistant Director of Creative Services and Production
will be responsible for enhancing the Duquesne Athletics’ brand in the digital
media realm, creating creative content that showcases the athletic department,
its student-athletes, and supports its strategic plan. The individual will
also oversee the production and editing of an 18-week Coaches Show and from
time-to-time assist with live event production. Additionally, the selected candidate
will have the ability to recruit, train, and mentor a staff or student
workers. DUTIES
AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Heavy emphasis on quick, timely and
engaging social media content for the primary athletics account and team
accounts Produce and create original content that showcases the Duquesne
Athletics brand all athletic teams Create storyboards and scripts for feature content that features
student-athletes both in and out of competition to be distributed through
multiple platforms including social media and television Setup shoots, events, interviews including sound, lighting,
cameras, and backgrounds Coordinate with all departments on storytelling ideas, staying
atop of current trends, and student-athlete accomplishments and milestones Develop, produce, and edit intro/hype videos for volleyball and
basketball Oversee video aspect of media day shoots Attend home events to collect cinematic content to be utilized in
conjunction with the broadcast content Produce, shoot, and edit 30-minute, 18-week Coaches show for
basketball and football Setup, light, and shoot “studio” interviews Collect student-athlete and coaching content specific to each
week’s opponent/theme Create content for special segments (e.g. behind the numbers) to
fulfill contracted elements with sponsors Edit and caption the final package for distribution Upload and send to broadcast partner for distribution Assist in the production and setup of broadcasts utilizing
multiple cameras, animated graphics systems, reply, and NewTrek Tricaster
technology (only as staffing requires) Opportunity to travel with selected teams during selected regular
and postseason contests Completes other
duties as assigned.
Benefits: Generous
benefits include paid time off including holidays and vacation, retirement
match, and tuition remission for employee and dependents. Details at www.duq.edu/benefits
Location: Intercollegiate Athletics
Position Status: Full-time
Hours: Varied
Position Number: 229317 /10-1049
FLSA Status: Exempt
REQUIREMENTS: Minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited
institution in digital media or similar program 1-2 years experience in digital media/live productions Proficient in Adobe Creative suite focusing on Adobe Premier Pro
and After Effect Working knowledge of NewTek Tricaster technology Ability to work independently and responsibly Excellent organizational, project management, and problem-solving
skills Innovative, creative, and energetic personality that will
recommend and implement new ideas Must be willing to work unconventional hours including nights and
weekends throughout the academic year Ability to communicate, consistently and effectively, both orally
and in writing The ability to establish and maintain effective working
relationships with students, faculty, staff, and the University Community Adherence to all University, Atlantic 10 Conference, NEC, and
NCAA policies, procedures, rules, and regulations Portfolio with samples of work is required Preferred
qualifications: Alternately, the successful candidate may possess any equivalent combination of
experience and training, which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities
required to perform the essential job functions. This includes, but is not
limited to, the following: Commitment to the University’s values of diversity, equity and inclusion, and
recognition of the importance of treating each individual with dignity and
respect consistent with the University’s Mission. Demonstrated experience with, and
understanding of, the broad diversity of the University community (students,
faculty, staff and others). Ability to
establish and maintain effective working relationships with the University
Community. Ability and willingness to contribute actively to the mission of the University
and to respect the Spiritan Catholic identity of Duquesne University. The
mission is implemented through a commitment to academic excellence, a spirit of
service, moral and spiritual values, sensitivity to world concerns, and an
ecumenical campus community. APPLICATION
INSTRUCTIONS:
Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information
for three professional references.
Catholic in its mission and ecumenical in spirit, Duquesne University values
equality of opportunity as an educational institution and as an employer. We
aspire to attract and sustain a diverse faculty and staff that reflects
contemporary society, serves our academic goals and enriches our campus
community. We particularly encourage applications from members of
underrepresented groups and support dual-career couples through our charter
membership in this
region's HERC (http://www.hercjobs.org/oh-western-pa-wv/).
We invite applicants for this position to learn more about our university and
its Spiritan heritage by
visiting http://www.duq.edu/about/mission-and-identity/mission-statement.
Those invited to campus for an interview may be asked about ways in which they
see their talents contributing to the continued growth of our community and
furthering its mission.
Duquesne University was founded in 1878 by its sponsoring religious community,
the Congregation of the Holy Spirit. Duquesne University is Catholic in
mission and ecumenical in spirit. Motivated by its Catholic identity,
Duquesne values equality of opportunity both as an educational institution and
as an employer.
