Assistant Director of MustangVision (HR title: Multimedia Specialist I)

Assistant Director of MustangVision (HR title: Multimedia Specialist I)-(ATH00000307)

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Assistant Director of MustangVision (HR title: Multimedia Specialist I)-(ATH00000307)

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Hourly Range:

Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications

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About SMU

SMU’s more than 12,000 diverse, high-achieving students come from all 50 states and 80 countries to take advantage of the University’s small classes, hands-on research opportunities, leadership development, community service, international study and innovative programs. The University offers a strong foundation in the humanities and sciences and undergraduate, graduate and professional degree programs through eight schools.

Now in its second century of achievement, SMU is increasingly recognized for the ways it supports students, faculty and alumni as they become ethical leaders in their professions and communities. Now in its second century of achievement, SMU is increasingly recognized for the ways it supports students, faculty and alumni as they become ethical leaders in their professions and communities. The University’s entrepreneurial spirit lives in people from every academic disciplinewho see opportunities to create something new in the world – and work hard to bring their innovations to life. SMU’s relationship with Dallas – the dynamic center of one of the nation’s fastest-growing regions – offers unique learning, research, social and career opportunitiesthat provide a launch pad for our students, faculty and alumni to make a global impact. On the most beautiful college campus in the country, SMU Mustangs are energized by unbridled opportunities– from teaching, learning and researchto creativity, performance and athletic endeavor.

About the Department:

SMU will join the Atlantic Coast Conference in the Fall of 2024.

SMU has a long and storied history of program-wide success, boasting nine overall national championships, almost 200 team conference championships, over 100 individual national championships, more than 150 NCAA top-10 finishes, nearly 2,000 All-American honors and over 150 Olympic appearances. Over just the past decade, all of SMU's 17 programs have reached the postseason and 15 different programs have won conference championships. SMU is the only NCAA FBS program in Dallas, and, since 2013, has invested over $250 million to develop and enhance championship-caliber facilities.

In alignment with the educational mission of the University, SMU Athletics engages the community in meaningful ways and develops the resources necessary to graduate student-leaders and pursue championships. Above all else, SMU Athletics prepares students for life.

About the Position:

This role is an on-campus, in-person position.

The Assistant Director of MustangVision Productions will be responsible to assist the Director of MustangVision with the execution of the department’s video production services.

Essential Functions:

• Assist Director with in-game production/presentation . Assist and work with marketing with the coordination of game presentation elements. Assist with coordinate sponsorship element with Learfield. Assist with the coordination with network broadcasts on site. Assist media outlets video highlights of SMU events.

• In-game production/presentation implementation. Producing and editing video content for distribution through multiple platforms, including broadcasts, in-venue videoboards, website and other digital media. Assist with the department’s streaming operations, including premium content, on the department’s website (SMUMustangs.com).

• Create motion graphics for all in-venue videoboards. .

• Maintain and keep the SMU Athletics archive system up to date, maintenance of all equipment, including purchases and repairs

• Assist with live broadcast production in various roles from replay, technical director, graphics, TOC, etc... on ESPN

• Other responsibilities as assigned

• Position requires regular evening and weekend work for events, as well as occasional travel with teams for competition.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree is required, preferably in broadcast, communications, journalism or a related field.

A minimum of two years of work experience with live video production, video editing, and video board operations is required.

Prior experience working with a NCAA Division I athletic program, professional sports team or large-market or national television networks preferred. Experience with ESPN+ operations desired.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Candidate must demonstrate strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate broadly across the University and develop and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of constituencies. Must also demonstrate strong written communication skills. A strong customer service orientation is essential.

Candidate must possess strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and analyze problems, as well as devise solutions. Must also have strong organizational, planning, and time management skills. The ability to work in a high-pressure environment with the ability to meet time-sensitive deadlines is required.A strong focus to attention to detail is essential. Strong project management skills preferred.

Candidate must have a strong working knowledge of video technology and production equipment to support all forms of video production services. Must also be an experienced user of professional DSLR, ENG, full-frame cameras, and other production equipment such as lighting kits and audio equipment.

Candidate must have a strong working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, including After Effects, Premiere, and Photoshop. Knowledge of the ANC Vsoft and Ross Xpressions System preferred.

Physical and Environmental Demands:

• Sit for long periods of time

• Handle objects (dexterity)

• Carry/lift 25-50 lbs.

• Exposure to excessive noise

• Bend, squat, stand, crawl, climb, and kneel

• Reach above shoulders

• Push/pull

Deadline to Apply:

July 8, 2024

Priority consideration may be given to submissions received by June 28, 2024

EEO Statement:

SMU will not discriminate in any program or activity on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity and expression. The Executive Director for Access and Equity/Title IX Coordinator is designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies and may be reached at the Perkins Administration Building, Room 204, 6425 Boaz Lane, Dallas, TX 75205, 214-768-3601, accessequity@smu.edu.

Benefits:

SMU offers staff a broad, competitive array of healthand related benefits. In addition to traditional benefits such as health, dental, and vision plans, SMU offers a wide range of wellness programs to help attract, support, and retain our employees whose work continues to make SMU an outstanding education and research institution.

SMU is committed to providing an array of retirement programs that benefit and protect you and your family throughout your working years at SMUand, if you meet SMU's retirement eligibility criteria, during your retirement years after you leave SMU.

The value of learning at SMU isn't just about preparing our students for the future. Employees have access to a wide variety of professional and personal development opportunities, including tuition benefits.

Primary Location

:USA-TX-Dallas

Job

:Athletics

Organization

:Athletics

Schedule

:Regular

Shift

:Staff

Employee Status

:Individual Contributor

Job Type

:Full-time

Job Level

:Day Job

Travel

:Yes, 25 % of the Time

Job Posting

:Jun 21, 2024, 7:56:55 PM

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