Director of Creative Content

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Job Posting Title:

Director of Creative Content

   

Position Type:

Professional / Unclassified

   

Department:

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All Job Postings will close at 12:01a.m. CST (1:01a.m. EST) on the specified Closing Date (if designated).

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Job Posting Title:

Director of Creative Content

   

Position Type:

Professional / Unclassified

   

Department:

LSUAM Athletics - Ops - NM - Creative Content (Sarah Elizabeth Ramundt (00091719))

   

Work Location:

South Stadium Dormitory

   

Pay Grade:

Professional

   

Job Description:

The Core Values of LSU Athletics define who we are and what we do. They are: Excellence, Integrity, Authenticity, Perseverance, Respect, Fairness, Growth, and Service. They are the support system that sustains our success. These values work together, constantly collaborating and combining to secure our future and drive our unending work to create transformational change – for our student-athletes, for our athletics community, and for the millions across the world who know and love these three letters.  Forever LSU.

The Director of Creative Content is a professional, leadership position that is responsible for producing creative video content for LSU's nationally recognized athletics programs and external platforms. This role produces a variety of content including television, social media, subscription, in-venue video board pieces, mobile app-based content and more. In addition to creating content, this position oversees a staff of full-time Creative Content producers, has sport-specific responsibilities, and oversight of Olympic sports creative content. This position collaborates with social and digital media, marketing and promotions teams and creative services to develop digital storytelling, features and messaging. Must have a strong content creation background, creative ideas and have a proven track record for creating high level content. Ability to work in a team/collaborative environment is a must.

40% Responsible for covering LSU Athletics sporting events, shooting and editing both short and long-form video content pieces, sponsored and promotional videos, PSA's, and other similar projects distributed on various multimedia outlets representing the LSU Athletics Department including social media, broadcast television, official sports website, subscription website, etc.; Responsible for developing original ideas to produce engaging and effective video content using all available resources. Able to guide a project from original concept through production to edit/completion in a timely manner and based on specific requirements and due dates. Schedules, manages and prioritizes projects; Creates video content from home and away contests, practices and special events for assigned sport team(s); Maintains consistent relationships with assigned sport team(s), which includes but is not limited to weekly content meetings, occasional travel, pitching and producing sport-specific content, creating sport-specific in-venue content, producing large concept projects (Ex: intro video shoots, all-access style pieces, etc.) and content for LSU Athletics' official website, LSUsports.net, and LSU Athletics' official subscription service, LSU+; Develops creative that reflects the LSU Athletics brand and are consistent with the department's communications goals; Knowledgeable of and ensure compliance with departmental, University, conference and NCAA procedures, rules and regulations.

30% Oversees full-time staff including scheduling and preparation for events, announcements and releases; Assigns projects, review and approve work and assist in the professional and technical development of full-time staff. Ensure all goals and standards are adhered to before publishing content; works jointly with other Director of Creative Content to ensure cohesion with student-workers and graduate assistants.

25% Responsible for the oversight of Olympic Sport creative content, which includes but is not limited to attending sport-specific meetings, assigning projects, providing feedback on projects prior to publication, scheduling, setting deadlines, creating tutorials and furthering education, etc.

5% Advances and supports LSU and Athletics Department initiatives through personal participation in educational and developmental opportunities, as well as participation in the transformational culture consistent with the values of LSU and its Athletics Department; Works collaboratively with the Office of Communications and University Relations and adheres to the standards set therein; Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Graphic Design, Multimedia, Animation, Film, or similar field of study with three years of experience; Strong understanding of production/post-production process; Experience in video production & non-linear editing; Previously held positions which included supervisory and managerial responsibilities; Working knowledge and experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, Photoshop, After Effects, etc.) and Apple computers; Working knowledge of video production equipment; operating cameras, microphones, tripods, stabalizers, etc.; Proven content creation skills in a high paced, demanding professional setting; Understanding of and alignment with the Core Values of LSU Athletics. LSU values skills, experience, and expertise. Candidates who have relevant experience in key job responsibilities are encouraged to apply— a degree is not required as long as the candidate meets the required years of experience specified in the job description.

Preferred Qualifications

Five years experience; Experience with professional or collegiate sports teams; Motion graphic design.

Special or Physical Requirements

Ability to work events and games which often include extended days, nights and weekends; Occasional travel is required; Work examples and portfolio reel required. Pre-employment physical required.

   

Additional Job Description:

Special Instructions:

Work examples and portfolio reel required.

A copy of your transcript(s) may be attached to your application (if available).

Please provide three professional references including name, title, phone number and e-mail address

   

Posting Date:

March 10, 2025

   

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

  

Additional Position Information:

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

   

Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

   

Essential Position (Y/N):

   

LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

   

HCM Contact Information:

For questions or concerns related to updating your application with attachments (e.g., resumes, RS:17 documents), date of birth, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or email HR@lsu.edu.  For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact the department using the information provided in the Special Instructions section of this job posting.

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