Position Title
Assistant Director, Creative Media (S04717P)
Position Status
Full-time
Work Schedule
Monday-Friday; 8:00am-5:00pm.
May require some evening & weekend hours
Open to
External and Internal
Salary
Salary is commensurate based on qualifications and relevant experience.
Duration
Funding expected to continue
Job Summary
The University of Texas at Arlington is seeking a qualified candidate to serve as the assistant director of Creative Media. This position will assist in guiding the department’s creative video and digital strategy related to event coverage and creative content, while also collaborating with other key content developers. The primary focus of this position is supporting the needs of the department’s external operations related to revenue generation and content ideation. The individual within this role serves as a key member of the external relations Team to promote UTA Athletics.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Perform all assignments from the Assistant Athletic Director/Marketing with little or no supervision including but not limited to:
- Serve as the primary men’s and women’s basketball videographer, projects include but not limited to: hype videos, highlights, features, and season previews/recaps.
- Collaborate with athletics external relations team to develop video content to support social media and web distribution needs (“hype” pieces, highlight packages, features, motion graphics, etc.) as well as live video streaming.
- Create, shoot, edit, and produce intro videos for the 2 highest revenue generating sports within UTA
- Lead the creative vision for developing video content for social media and the athletics website, including shooting, editing, and producing features, recaps, etc.
- Research and assess new video methods and technology and make recommendations for new equipment, modifications, or process enhancements as appropriate.
- Fulfill needs of athletics marketing via promotional video elements such as commercials and creative content.
- Package video content to showcase sport programs, athletics facilities, support services, etc.
- Maintain active inventory of all video equipment and work with Director of Video to prioritize short- and long-term video equipment needs
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Two (2) years of experience in post-production, preferably in athletics or the equivalent experience. Feature & hype video editing experience.
- Videography experience including knowledge and understanding of cinematic camera use for promotional and internal video.
- Experience using non-linear editing software systems and motion graphic creation, as demonstrated in reel.
- Knowledge of computer/server components, both internal and external, and how they work in a controlled network setting.
- Knowledge of professional camera equipment and how to use them for post-production highlights. Knowledge of various post-production software, edit styles, music and how to use them to promote, inspire, motivate and education the team, staff and the general public with those videos. Knowledge and understanding of all NCAA and conference rules and regulations regarding compliance issues and film trade.
Preferred Qualifications
- Two (2) years of experience in athletic videography/production with a Division I intercollegiate or professional sport organization.
- Solid working knowledge of industry standard software and applications such as Adobe Creative Suite, Final Cut Pro, etc.
Special Conditions for Eligibility
- Ability to work successfully in dependently and effective as a team with coworkers, coaches, administrators, and student athletes.
- Ability to establish program goals and objectives that support a strategic plan. Ability to work flexible work schedule including nights and weekends.
EEO Statement
It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University’s compliance with this policy.
ADA Accommodations
The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 817-272-5554 or email ADADocs@uta.edu.