Title: Assistant Director, Creative

Employee Classification: Athletic Program Asst Director

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Athletics

SubDivision-Department: UNT-Athletic Admin

Department: UNT-Athletics Facilities-220410

Job Location: Denton

Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

About Us - Values Overview:

Department Summary

The University of North Texas competes as a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the American Athletic Conference. North Texas’ athletic programs are classified as NCAA Division I, the largest and highest division among all colleges and universities. The 46,000 square-foot Athletic Center located off South Bonnie Brae Street is the centerpiece of North Texas athletics. Athletics strives to conduct a competitive athletics program that promotes faculty, staff, student and community affiliation and participation with the North Texas Athletics. Provide facilities which attract the highest level of talent and allow student-athletes to perform at the highest level in practice and during competition.

Position Overview

This position will be involved in the strategic development of engaging digital and multimedia video content concepts and bringing those concepts to fruition, utilizing a high degree of artistic and creative freedom. This position involves planning, filming, editing, and post-production work, to produce creative content to be used for social media assets and strategy, venue video boards and other various Athletics events.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in in related field and two years' of related experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge and understanding of NCAA rules and regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

Proficient with Adobe Creative Suite software, specifically Premiere, After Effects and Photoshop. Knowledge in production techniques including videography, compression and file delivery. Knowledge of camera, lighting, sound and editing. Understanding of online video environment and online distribution. Demonstrated ability to perform repairs on a wide variety of audio, visual and computer equipment. Ability to adapt equipment setup and provide alternative setup or workarounds if necessary. Good interpersonal skills, judgment, and diplomacy required to interact effectively with and provide customer service to a broad audience. Ability to work independently as well as effectively in a collaborative team environment. Effective time management skills. Knowledge and understanding of NCAA rules and regulations.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Job Duties:

• Work with the Creative Team and coaching staffs to develop a strategy for original video concepts in alignment with the Mean Green brand and the team story. 
• Capture and edit high-quality video footage for digital and multimedia use. 
• Produce creative video content that captures the interest of fans, tells the team and student-athlete story, and represents the athletics department. 
• Use imagination and artistry to create graphics for use in competition venues, at other athletic department special events. 
• Be knowledgeable of technology, software and hardware, that can be used to assist with capturing and producing innovative video content. 
• Assist with project management and event scheduling. 
• Oversee the Creative Video Intern program. 

Work Schedule:

Monday thru Friday. 8:00AM - 5:00PM. Some evenings and weekends.

Driving University Vehicle:

No

Security Sensitive:

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions:

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. 

Benefits:

For information regarding our Benefits, click here.

EEO Statement:

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.