Assistant Director of Media Production

The University of Tennessee Foundation, Inc (UTFI) invites applications and nominations to fill the position of Assistant Director of Production for the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Reporting to the Director of Digital Advertising and Media, the Assistant Director of Production is responsible for supporting and advancing the Division of Advancement’s communications strategy with a primary focus on photography and video production in support of fundraising, alumni and donor engagement, stewardship, and student engagement.

This role will lead the creation of high-quality visual storytelling that strengthens the university’s brand and reputation.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Video and Photography Production: Leads the conceptualization, scripting, storyboarding, production, and post-production of video projects supporting Advancement priorities. Plans, directs, and produces photography for Advancement initiatives, ensuring cohesive and compelling visual storytelling across platforms. Supports visual media production for the It Takes a Volunteer comprehensive fundraising campaign, developing campaign-driven video and photography assets across platforms.

Production Planning and Asset Management: Advises partners on visual approach, production feasibility, and best practices to ensure strong creative outcomes within scope and resources. Helps plan and execute coordinated, cross-platform visual content strategies aligned with fundraising and engagement goals. Supports production planning workflows, timelines, and project coordination in partnership with the Project Management and Communications teams. Participates in integrated communications planning to align visual storytelling with broader campaign and content strategies.

Oversees media organization, file delivery, and archival processes to ensure efficient storage, retrieval, and long-term asset management. Maintains and manages video and photography equipment, contributing to infrastructure planning, maintenance, and upgrades to improve efficiency and longevity.

Required Education and Experience

The candidate who fills the Assistant Director of Production position is required to have:

3+ years of professional experience with demonstrated responsibility in video production, or photography. 1+ years of professional experience with Master's degree

Strong strategic thinking and planning skills, with the ability to manage production on any Scale

Excellent photography and videography

Experience with post production tools; ability to communicate insights clearly to non-technical partners

A valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record is required due to travel responsibilities of the position. UTFI reserves the right to consider all appropriate circumstances. In general, any significant driving offense less than 12 months old will eliminate the application from consideration for the position.

Note - Candidates holding a graduate degree must have at least 1 year of experience.

Preferred Education and Experience

In addition to meeting the required qualifications, the preferred candidate will have:

Creative mindset balanced with a process-driven approach

Experience with brand and storytelling strategies

A positive, team-oriented attitude and a strong commitment to advancing the mission of The University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

Application Process: Priority will be given to applications received on or before February 28 th via our DASH application system. Applications must include a completed candidate profile, cover letter, photography portfolio, video showreel and resume. Candidates selected to move forward in the evaluation process will be asked to provide contact information for three professional references. References will not be contacted without explicit permission of the candidate.

When determining minimum qualifications, only information entered into the candidate profile can be considered. Please ensure your candidate profile is completed in its entirety as it relates to qualifying education/work experience.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a…