Coordinator of Athletics Video & Creative Content -Communications Specialist 2

Coordinator of Athletics Video & Creative Content - Communications Specialist 2

The Coordinator of Athletics Video and Creative Content serves as the primary creative and multimedia content producer for Huskies Athletics. The individual will assist in managing the athletics brand, including the creation of content for video boards, digital marketing, digital media, and social media initiatives. He/she will also be responsible for the recruitment, management and scheduling of student staff for event coverage of video boards and web streaming productions.

This position works collaboratively with St. Cloud State's Husky Productions to maximize television coverage and storylines for internal and external audiences. The Coordinator will be a point of contact with St. Cloud State Sports Properties and corporate partners for collection, placement and management of digital assets. Oversee the production of athletic multimedia content. Conceptualize, produce, shoot, and edit video content for Huskies Athletics web and scoreboard properties, including highlight, game day, and hype videos.

Create journalistic, publicity, highlight and other featured multi-media content, including motion graphics for in-game scoreboard and web properties. Work with external team to coordinate and produce all video content for promotional, branding, and sponsorship purposes. Assist with communication to St. Cloud State Sports Properties (Learfield) and corporate partners for collection, placement and management of digital assets. Serve as primary Department of Athletics liaison to the Executive Producer of Husky Productions to direct live on-air broadcasts in designated sports.

Assist with review, oversight, and execution of television and webcasting contracts. Assist with efforts to improve production quality of video webcasts utilizing existing and new technological infrastructures. Work with University Technology Services on video production equipment design, implementation, maintenance, and new technology/upgrades. Communicate and collaborate with a variety of St. Cloud State University athletics staff and coaches to develop new ways to promote the department and its 17 sport programs.

Work with Athletics Media Relations to handle media, internal, and conference offices (NCHC, WCHA, NSIC) requests for content and footage. Coordinate athletics video archives as appropriate. Oversee and schedule the streaming of all home athletics events. Recruit, manage and schedule student workers for event coverage for video board and web streaming productions – including payroll tracking. Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Two years of experience in video and audio production (including pre and post production). Doctorate degree may substitute for two years of experience;
  Master's degree may substitute for 18 months of experience;
  Bachelor's degree may substitute for one year of experience;
  Associate's degree may substitute for six months of experience
• Knowledge of a variety of media specifications, formats and requirements
• Strong proficiency in non-linear video editing and graphic software including Adobe Creative Suite and video production/motion graphics software including, but not limited to, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, and Apple Motion
• Familiarity with tapeless HD workflows
• Extensive knowledge of video codecs and formats, along with knowledge of digital and DSLR camera equipment
• Operational knowledge of video switchers, audio mixers, nonlinear editors, routers, Mac and Window's OS, Replay systems, scoreboard systems; ability to train student staff on use of such equipment
• Familiarity with live web video streaming protocols and knowledge of social media platforms (Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat, You Tube, etc.)
• Experience directing and/or producing audio/visual for an in-house audience
• Ability to set up and execute solo shoots in a studio and on location
• Interview and on-camera experience and ability to manage media content
• Ability to work assigned hours with flexibility to work additional hours as needed for events and to meet deadlines including weekends, holidays, evenings, etc.

Preferred

Qualification:

• Previous experience which identifies your work independently and make decisions in a deadline driven environment
• Strong interpersonal skills (both written and verbal) involving multiple constituencies both internal and external to the University; commitment to strong customer service
• Demonstrated ability to establish effective goal-oriented relationships with student-athletes, coaches, staff, University colleagues, and community members
• Evidence of strong organization skills and the ability to maintain multiple ongoing projects at any given time
• Creativity and strong knowledge and passion for athletics

Other Requirements:

This position requires significant weekend and evening assignments and must be on-call throughout the year.