Assistant Director of Video Operations

The Assistant Director of Video Services will directly report to the Director of Video Operations and ultimately to the Assistant Athletic Director for Media Relations within the department’s External Affairs. This position will include a wide range of electronic media duties, including direct video content creation, live event streaming, and broadcast production of home athletic events and coaches’ shows during the year, assisting in the supervision of a production staff, and aiding in the development and implementation of media-based marketing plans.

The Assistant Director of Video Services will be assigned responsibilities, including, but not limited to:

1. Assist with and/or produce video streams of live, home WCU athletic events through the ESPN or corresponding platform to meet the contractual obligations of the department

2. Work in concert with the live video production workforce that consists of full-time WCU Athletics staff, student, and temporary/part-time employees

3. Assist in the management of the inventory of equipment used by the video production crew

4. With the WCU Director of Marketing, assist in the production of materials and content for the in-arena video boards at the football stadium and within the Ramsey Center for university events, not just limited to athletics

5. Working with the Director of Creative Content, assist in the development of initiatives in online multimedia, i.e., previews, highlights, features, for use on the Athletics website and social media platforms

6. Create digital media as needed, including video promotional materials, graphic design elements, etc., that assist with external operations of ticketing, marketing, fundraising and overall

7. This position requires excellent organizational skills and the ability to work across multiple departments within and external to the Athletic Department. Flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend hours, are required. Candidates should be team-oriented, bring a positive attitude to the office, and willing to work irregular hours and under a deadline. Demonstrate high levels of energy, creativity, and initiative.

8. Qualifications

   Must be legally eligible to work in the United States of America without the need for employer sponsorship or any other immigration-related assistance.
   
   Bachelor’s degree in broadcast or video production, communication, media, sport management, or a related field, with at least one (1) year of experience in live video production. Or relevant work experience in the field of live event video production.

   General knowledge of both sports and of video production (cameras, video equipment, formats, editing and producing, etc.); experience in producing game-day video content and directing/producing live events … proficiency in Adobe Premiere video editing software system (or equivalent) and a post-production system; knowledge of audio/video production techniques and standards; ability to conceptualize and create compelling photographic and video narratives on deadline; experience with other items such as Ross Video switchers and software including Ross Xpressions graphics, editing programs such as Adobe Audition, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator (i.e., Adobe Creative Suite) are a plus, as is knowledge of Daktronics video and scoreboards.