Assistant AD, Video / #Content

Department:

UCF Athletics - #Content

Position leads in the development, production, and distribution of post-production content, with a heavy focus on telling UCF Athletics department and team stories both on and off the field in short and long-form video.  

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

• Lead the recruitment, training, and management of full-time and part-time staff on the Creative Video #Content team

• Provide creative vision for various athletics productions, including cinematic productions such as game openers, player intros, long-form content series, promotional videos and commercials, season highlight and recruiting videos

• Assist with the planning, design, direction and oversight of all video services unit technical operations

• Work in a highly collaborative fashion with all external staff (athletic teams, live production, social engagement, strategic communications, brand advancement) in the creation, planning, and execution of video content for various media distribution

• Logistically plan for and produce stories / feature content against sensitive timelines

• Oversee and coordinate of shooting and acquisition of interviews, sound bites, games, matches, etc. towards the production of features

• Produce, coordinate, and execute recordings of content series, interviews, press conferences, etc., to include directing, set-up, lighting, sound, and camera operations

Department:

UCF Athletics - #Content

Position leads in the development, production, and distribution of post-production content, with a heavy focus on telling UCF Athletics department and team stories both on and off the field in short and long-form video.  

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

• Lead the recruitment, training, and management of full-time and part-time staff on the Creative Video #Content team

• Provide creative vision for various athletics productions, including cinematic productions such as game openers, player intros, long-form content series, promotional videos and commercials, season highlight and recruiting videos

• Assist with the planning, design, direction and oversight of all video services unit technical operations

• Work in a highly collaborative fashion with all external staff (athletic teams, live production, social engagement, strategic communications, brand advancement) in the creation, planning, and execution of video content for various media distribution

• Logistically plan for and produce stories / feature content against sensitive timelines

• Oversee and coordinate of shooting and acquisition of interviews, sound bites, games, matches, etc. towards the production of features

• Produce, coordinate, and execute recordings of content series, interviews, press conferences, etc., to include directing, set-up, lighting, sound, and camera operations

• Collaborate with video #Content staff in scheduling and supervising student support and external parties where appropriate

Minimum qualifications:

• Master's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and two (2) years of appropriate experience; or

• achelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and four (4) years of appropriate experience.  

Preferred qualifications:

• Hands-on experience producing feature story content for both traditional and non-traditional media channels

• Demonstrated experience with professional and broadcast-level video acquisition and production tools (i.e. cameras, professional lighting instruments, media recorders, and editors)

• Hands-on experience creating media for social media platforms and other new media delivery channels

• Excellent organizational, attention to detail, written and verbal communication skills with proficiency on computer applications to execute and deliver completed projects within time-sensitive deadlines

• Experience with Cinema, DSLR and other relevant formats of cameras and equipment, EditShare Server, Adobe Creative Suite, and other image productions software

Due to the nature/scope of Athletics and Athletics events, position requires attendance at scheduled home games / matches, which may require work during evenings, weekends, and holidays, as well as the ability to stand / walk for extended periods of time.

As a staff member of UCF Athletics, the selected candidate will be a person of integrity and character who shares a commitment for knowing and complying with NCAA, Conference, and institutional rules as they apply to the UCF Athletics program. 

Salary:

Negotiable

Note: The person selected for this position will be employed by the UCF Athletics Association, Inc., which is a direct support organization (DSO) of the University of Central Florida.

UCF Athletics is an equal opportunity employer who values diversity of thought and fosters an environment that is welcoming, accessible, and supportive for all members of our community. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

As a member of the Big 12 Conference, we aim to provide the best services for our student-athletes and experiences for our fans. We are committed to enhancing the reputation and visibility of the University of Central Florida, which is consistently ranked as one of the top 20 innovative institutions in the country. We strive to be Florida’s pre-eminent athletic program representing UCF and our community with distinction on the national stage as Orlando’s Hometown Team.

To learn more about UCF and the Knights, visit our websites at ucf.edu and ucfknights.com.