What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Creative Video, Athletics position at Western Kentucky University?
Location : Bowling Green, KY Category : Staff Posted On : Fri Jan 17 2025 Job Description :
WKU seeks applicants for the position of Director of Creative Video. Reporting to the Senior Associate Athletic Director for Communications / Marketing, in partnership with WKU Public Media, this position is responsible for visualizing, producing, shooting, editing and delivering high-energy video and motion content for WKU Athletics.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities :
Lead creative video department for WKU Athletics, with focus on social media and storytelling
Produce high quality, creative videos for WKU Athletics
Coordinate video content plan for WKU Athletics
Coordinate content creation, content requirements for Conference USA, and content requests for other WKU departments and media partners
Assist with videoboard content creation
Serve as creative video lead for all sports, with team of students assisting
Supervise non-broadcast related athletics productions and crew
Collaborate with WKU Athletics Marketing and Communications departments on video needs
Secondary Duties and Responsibilities :
Recruitment and training of crew members on use of athletics related production equipment and processes
Assist with management and archival of media assets
Supervise Student Workers : May recommend the following : hiring, firing, disciplinary action, staffing assignments and scheduling.
Creative video content lead for WKU Athletics awards (TOPSYs) and Hilltopper Athletic Foundation
Knowledge and Skills Considered Essential for Success :
Demonstrated ability to generate high quality video projects
Demonstrated ability to acquire high quality audio inside of a video production
General knowledge and skills that will provide success in the duties above
Knowledge of and operational skills related to video acquisition equipment
Demonstrated problem-solving skills and solutions focused approach to challenges and improvements
Demonstrated experience in storytelling
Ability to travel, have a valid driver's license, ability to lift 50 lbs., climb ladders, work flexible hours including nights and weekends
Job Requirements : Bachelor's degree
Minimum two years of sports video production experience
Minimum two years of experience creating promotional content
Minimum two years of experience with postproduction software (Final Cut, Adobe Creative Cloud products and / or Avid Media
Additional Information :
Salary Range : $46,620 to $50,000
Kentucky state law requires all public institutions of postsecondary education to conduct pre-employment criminal background checks to determine suitability for employment.
Western Kentucky University (WKU) is committed to a policy and practice of providing equal employment and educational opportunities to all individuals. In accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Revised 1992, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, no form of discrimination or harassment will be tolerated at WKU on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, marital status, age, uniformed services, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, or physical or mental disability in admission to career and technical education programs and / or activities, or employment practices.
Persons with disabilities, who need reasonable accommodations to participate in the application and / or selection process, should notify the office of Institutional Equity. To request an accommodation, report a complaint, or ask questions regarding WKU's Discrimination and Harassment Policy (#0.2040), please contact Ms. Ena Demir, Executive Director / Title IX Coordinator via email at ena.demir@wku.edu or by phone at (270) 745-6867. Ms. Demir is also responsible for coordinating the University's response to complaints related to sex and gender harassment. Additional information regarding Title IX is accessible via WKU's website.
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Salary : $46,620 - $50,000
