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Job overview

Area of Responsibility
Broadcast/ProductionCreative & Digital Media
Type
Full-Time
Location
Kalamazoo, Michigan

Assistant AD, Bronco Productions & Digital Strategy

Western Michigan UniversityFull-TimeKalamazoo, MI

General Summary          

Responsible for all creative video projects and production efforts for the athletic department. This position will oversee the idea development, creation, and production of all video and digital content, including live streams, social media and video board content. This position will create, shoot, produce, direct, and edit video content to represent and grow the Bronco Athletics brand.

 

 Major Duties    

  • Oversees all creative media initiatives for the athletic department. Guide members of the creative team to create engaging video content for social media, live streams, and in-venue displays,

  • Creates high-quality, compelling videos to expand the Bronco Athletics Brand. Responsible for the creative and visual storytelling direction for all video projects, including but not limited to intro videos, commercials, videoboard, live streams, highlight videos and more.

  • Partners with other members of the external team (marketing, strategic communications, and sponsorship) to meet the department's goals while creating high-quality videos and other content.

  • Develops content calendars and plans for athletic-related media, including but not limited to press conferences, live streams, and social media content. Creates stories and content for all live stream events.

  • Determines appropriate budget allocations for chosen initiatives. Assists with contracts, equipment purchases and software purchases.

  • Supervises and provides direction to staff.

  • Ensures compliance with NCAA, MAC, NCHC, MVC and Western Michigan University policies and procedures.

 

Minimum Qualifications             

  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited institution.

  • Two years’ relevant experience.

  • Experience working live sporting event broadcasts, video production, or content creation.

  • Knowledge of the broadcast process, including an understanding of cabling, broadcast audio, camera operation, replay devices, broadcast switchers, and computer-generated graphics.

  • Experience with electronic news gathering cameras and non-linear video editing software.

  • Proficient with word processing, spreadsheets, and social media platforms.

  • Ability to work irregular shifts and extended hours, including evenings and weekends.

  • Ability to travel.

 

Desired Qualifications  

  • Bachelor’s degree in film, communications, digital cinema, journalism, or broadcast media from an accredited institution.

  • Three years’ relevant experience.

  • Experience directing and/or producing a sports broadcast.

  • Experience using ENG Cameras and NLE software (Adobe Creative Suite).

  • Supervisory or lead experience.

Deadline to apply 8/7/24