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Assistant Director, Creative Content – Intercollegiate Athletics
Duquesne University
| 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.
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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. |
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