Assistant Director - Creative Content (Athletics)

Position Information

 

The Assistant Director of Creative Content is a significant part in the storytelling of NDSU Athletics. This position plays an integral role in creating video & photo content that is used for recruiting, fan engagement, and promotion of the Athletic Department.  Men’s Basketball will be primary sport with creative control. Support of other sports as assigned. Duties include but no limited to:

• Responsible for production of Athletic video and creative content including composing and framing each shot and utilizing various technical aspects such as filters, camera settings and after effects.

• Shoot video footage of athletes in action at live sporting events.

• Editing and creation of feature stories, highlights, social media content and motion graphics

• Travel to occasional road events in various sports including conference and national tournaments.

• Use graphics, logos and fonts in accordance with the athletic department’s graphic standards manual.

• Provide video to local media to help promote Bison Athletics when necessary.

• Serve as the primary video contact for Men’s Basketball and other assigned sports in developing and executing daily and weekly creative content projects.

• Develop a coverage plan to fit schedules, workload, and timely delivery of coach’s needs.

• Manage requests to protect work-load of immediate creative content staff.

• Participate in conceptualizing and collaborating with departmental units and coaching staffs on developing content that accurately portrays the student athlete and team while using creativity to produce unique and original video content.

• Utilize current and evolving trends and technology

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Position Information

 

The Assistant Director of Creative Content is a significant part in the storytelling of NDSU Athletics. This position plays an integral role in creating video & photo content that is used for recruiting, fan engagement, and promotion of the Athletic Department.  Men’s Basketball will be primary sport with creative control. Support of other sports as assigned. Duties include but no limited to:

• Responsible for production of Athletic video and creative content including composing and framing each shot and utilizing various technical aspects such as filters, camera settings and after effects.

• Shoot video footage of athletes in action at live sporting events.

• Editing and creation of feature stories, highlights, social media content and motion graphics

• Travel to occasional road events in various sports including conference and national tournaments.

• Use graphics, logos and fonts in accordance with the athletic department’s graphic standards manual.

• Provide video to local media to help promote Bison Athletics when necessary.

• Serve as the primary video contact for Men’s Basketball and other assigned sports in developing and executing daily and weekly creative content projects.

• Develop a coverage plan to fit schedules, workload, and timely delivery of coach’s needs.

• Manage requests to protect work-load of immediate creative content staff.

• Participate in conceptualizing and collaborating with departmental units and coaching staffs on developing content that accurately portrays the student athlete and team while using creativity to produce unique and original video content.

• Utilize current and evolving trends and technology

• Effectively communicate with coaches and athletic department staff

• Creative thought and ability to independently create original video content

• Assist in creative video logging, tagging and storage for efficient future use. 

• Maintain an organized storage system to archive video for historical purposes.

Hiring Range:

Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Pay is based on several factors, including budget, labor market, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and/or certification and other business considerations.  

Minimum Qualifications:

• B.S. or B.A. in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Television Production or Broadcasting.
• Experience in collegiate athletics videography, video editing, and generation of team content.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with sports photography, preferably in a variety of sports.
• Experience covering NCAA Tournament or NCAA Championship events & working within NCAA guidelines and structures

Core Competencies:

• Non-linear video editing, sports videography, video production, broad knowledge of sport.

• Knowledge of cameras, audio and video editing software and equipment, desktop publishing software, word processing, leadership skills, oral and written communication skills.

Applicant Materials Required:

• Formal letter of application (cover letter)

• Resume

• Names, telephone numbers and email addresses of three professional references

Our commitment to caring for our employees isn’t just words—it’s proven. In NDSU’s most recent Gallup Engagement Survey, our strengths centered on care and development.  “ _ My supervisor, or someone at work, cares about me as a person ”_ and “ _ I have the opportunities to learn and grow”,  _were noted as top drivers.  This reflects the culture you’ll experience here.  

NDSU OFFERS OUTSTANDING BENEFITS!

Join a workplace that invests in your well-being, your future, and your success.

Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits:

Health & Wellness

• 100% employer-paid health insurance premiums for single and family coverage
• Choice of  PPO/Basic or  High Deductible Health Plan with HSA
• Coverage begins  the first of the month after your hire date
• Wellness incentives for healthy lifestyle participation

Exceptional Retirement Plan

• Employer retirement contributions ranging from 7.5% up to an impressive 12.26% , depending on position
  (One of the strongest retirement packages in the region!) -  Your future is a priority, and it shows.

Time Away & Support

• Generous   annual leave ,  sick leave , and  10 paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program for confidential support
• Supportive work-life balance 

Education Benefits That Grow With You 

• Tuition waivers for employees (up to three classes per calendar year)
• 50% tuition waiver for spouse/partner and dependents

Additional Optional Benefits

• Supplemental Life, Dental, Vision, Long-Term Care
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health & Dependent Care)
• Supplemental Retirement Plans

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About Us:

North Dakota State University is distinctive as a student focused, land-grant, research university.  We educate leaders who solve national and global challenges by providing affordable access to an excellent education that combines teaching and research in a rich learning environment. 

NDSU is in the highest Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, R1, granted to the top research institutions in the country. 

NDSU has offices across the state of North Dakota, and the main campus is in Fargo, on the Minnesota border.  Along with Moorhead, Minnesota, Fargo forms one of the largest metropolitan centers between Minneapolis and Seattle.  The community is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live. 

NDSU is committed to fostering a community where differences are recognized as strengths.  Rooted in our land-grant mission, we work together to meet the needs of North Dakota and its communities through education, research and outreach.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

NDSU does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of age, color, gender expression/identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, participation in lawful off-campus activity, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, public assistance status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, spousal relationship to current employee, or veteran status, as applicable.  Direct inquiries to:  Vice Provost, Title IX/ADA Coordinator, Old Main 201, NDSU Main Campus, Fargo, ND, 58108, 701-231-7708, ndsu.eoaa@ndsu.edu. 

No Smoking Notice:

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.

Veteran’s Preference Notice:

This position is subject to North Dakota Veteran’s Preference requirements.

Reasonable Accommodation Information: 

North Dakota State University is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, please contact Human Resources at 701-231-8961 or ndsu.hr@ndsu.edu.

 

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