Assistant Director Bronco Productions and Digital Strategy

Position Details

Posting Summary

College

Intercollegiate Athletics-DIV

Executive Area

Intercollegiate Athletics

Department

Intercollegiate Athletics

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

S374P

Job Type

Full Time, Regular

Pay Type

Exempt/Salaried

Pay Grade

Campus Location

WMU-Kalamazoo - Main Campus

Salary Range

Pay is commensurate with qualifications and experience, combined with an excellent benefits package.

General Summary

Responsible for all creative video projects and production efforts for the athletic department. This position will oversee the idea development, creation, and production of all video and digital content, including live streams, social media and video board content. This position will be responsible for the creating, shooting, producing, directing, and editing video content to represent and grow the Bronco Athletics brand.

Major Duties

Oversees all creative media initiatives for the athletic department. Provide guidance to members of the creative team to create engaging video content for social media, live streams, and in-venue displays,
Creates high-quality, compelling videos to expand the Bronco Athletics Brand. Responsible for the creative and visual storytelling direction for all video projects, including but not limited to intro videos, commercials, videoboard, live streams, highlight videos and more.
Partners with other members of the external team (marketing, strategic communications, and sponsorship) to meet the goals of the department while creating high-quality videos and other content.
Develops content calendars and plans for athletic related media, including but not limited to press conferences, live streams, and social media content. Creates stories and content for all live stream events.
Determines appropriate budget allocations of chosen initiatives. Assists with contracts, equipment purchases and software purchases.
Supervises and provides direction to staff.
Ensures compliance with NCAA, MAC, NCHC, MVC and Western Michigan University policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in related field from an accredited institution.
Two years’ relevant experience.
Experience working live sporting event broadcast, video production, or content creation.
Knowledge of the broadcast process, including understanding of cabling, broadcast audio, camera operation, replay devices, broadcast switchers, and computer-generated graphics.
Experience with electronic news gathering cameras and non-linear video editing software.
Proficient with word processing, spreadsheets, and social media platforms.
Ability to work irregular shifts and extended hours, including evenings and weekends.
Ability to travel.

Desired Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in film, communications, digital cinema, journalism, or broadcast media from an accredited institution.
Three years’ relevant experience.
Experience directing and/or producing a sports broadcast.
Experience using ENG Cameras and NLE software (Adobe Creative Suite).
Supervisory or lead experience.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Internal applicants should use the WMU – Internal Application.
External applicants should use the WMU – Application.

Additional Position Information

Western Michigan University offers generous benefits to its employees including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, retirement, and tuition discount for the employee and tuition remission for eligible dependents. To access information about the specific benefits available for this position, s://www.wmich.edu/hr/enrollment-staff
Staff Compensation System pay grades and rates are available at: https://wmich.edu/sites/default/files/attachments/u4897/2022/SCS%20Pay%20Structure%202022-23%20for%20Web-Final_0.pdf
Effective July 1, 2023, the Staff Compensation System pay grades and rates are available at: https://wmich.edu/hr/staffcompensation

Physical requirements and working conditions

Light work with some physical demands such as continuously lifting or moving materials less than 25 pounds, but rarely moving more than 25 to 50 pounds.
Work is generally performed in a well-lit, temperature-controlled indoor environment with occasional exposure to the outdoors or any number of elements. May be exposed to loud noise and or varying weather in game day environments.

By Western Michigan University

Western Michigan University (WMU) serves about 25,000 students at its main campus in Kalamazoo and branch campuses in Battle Creek, Benton Harbor-St. Joseph, Grand Rapids, Holland, Lansing, Muskegon, South Haven, and Traverse City, Michigan. The p...

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INDUSTRY

Colleges & Universities

TEAM SIZE

501-1000

LOCATION

Hybrid, based in Kalamazoo, MI

DATE POSTED

June 23, 2023