Details

Posted: 22-Jan-25

Location: Bowling Green, Kentucky

Type: Full-time

Categories:

Operations Operations - Video Services

Sector:

Collegiate Sports

Required Education:

4 Year Degree

WKU seeks applicants for the position of Director of Creative Video. Reporting to the Senior Associate Athletic Director for Communications/Marketing, in partnership with WKU Public Media, this position is responsible for visualizing, producing, shooting, editing and delivering high-energy video and motion content for WKU Athletics.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Lead creative video department for WKU Athletics, with focus on social media and storytelling Produce high quality, creative videos for WKU Athletics  Coordinate video content plan for WKU Athletics Coordinate content creation, content requirements for Conference USA, and content requests for other WKU departments and media partners Assist with videoboard content creation Serve as creative video lead for all sports, with team of students assisting Supervise non-broadcast related athletics productions and crew Collaborate with WKU Athletics Marketing and Communications departments on video needs

 
Secondary Duties and Responsibilities:

Recruitment and training of crew members on use of athletics related production equipment and processes Assist with management and archival of media assets Supervise Student Workers: May recommend the following: hiring, firing, disciplinary action, staffing assignments and scheduling. Creative video content lead for WKU Athletics awards (TOPSYs) and Hilltopper Athletic Foundation

 
Knowledge and Skills Considered Essential for Success:

Demonstrated ability to generate high quality video projects Demonstrated ability to acquire high quality audio inside of a video production General knowledge and skills that will provide success in the duties above Knowledge of and operational skills related to video acquisition equipment Demonstrated problem-solving skills and solutions focused approach to challenges and improvements Demonstrated experience in storytelling Ability to travel, have a valid driver's license, ability to lift 50 lbs., climb ladders, work flexible hours including nights and weekends

Requirements

Bachelor's degree Minimum two years of sports video production experience Minimum two years of experience creating promotional content Minimum two years of experience with postproduction software (Final Cut, Adobe Creative Cloud products and/or Avid Media

Create a Job Alert for Similar Jobs About Western Kentucky University Western Kentucky University (WKU) is a student-centered, applied-research institution committed to providing its students with a transformative academic and social experience and to elevating its surrounding communities. Founded in 1906, WKU is the second largest undergraduate institution in the Commonwealth of Kentucky with approximately 17,500 students (32% first generation, 18% underrepresented minority) and nearly 2,900 faculty and staff employees.Western Kentucky University is committed to empowering its campus community to embrace diversity by building equitable and inclusive learning, working, and living environments. At the heart of our mission, we seek to provide holistic education and employment experiences that prepare students, faculty, and staff to become effective scholars, contributors, and leaders in our diverse and evolving communities.Located 65 miles north of Nashville, TN, and just over 100 miles south of Louisville, KY, WKU's main campus is in Bowling Green, KY - a city with approximately 70,000 residents. With an ethnically and diverse population, more than 85 languages are spoken in and around Bowling Green, and people from 35 nationalities call our community... home.Western Kentucky University seeks to attract talented faculty and staff who are inspired individually to contribute to WKU's strategic plans and ongoing success. We offer comprehensive wellness and health benefits to employees and their families, including domestic partners and other qualified dependents and take pride in providing a workplace culture that supports balancing the responsibilities of work and family life. Paid-time off for holidays, vacation and sick leave, and a tuition discount program for employees and dependents are also provided. Learn more about WKU and Bowling Green at wku.edu/about. Show more Show less Connections working at Western Kentucky University https://ncaamarket.ncaa.org/jobs/21002709/director-of-creative-video Return to Search Results