Req #: 243765

Department: INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHELTICS

Posting Date: 02/25/2025

Closing Info: Closes On 03/11/2025

Salary: $6,000 - $6,500 per month

Shift: First Shift

Notes: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here. (https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/02/benefits-professional-staff-librarians-academic-contract-covered-exempt-20250130-a11y.pdf)

As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills, and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.

UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.

The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics has an outstanding opportunity for an Assistant Director of Video Production to join their team.

Washington Athletics aims to inspire champions in competition and in the classroom. We exist to enrich the lives of students to positively impact our community and world for generations to come. Operating with the four core values of growth mindset, committed service, humility and grit, the Huskies choose to lead by example. All Husky Athletics staff make an IMPACT by committing to creating a purpose driven culture that impacts students and our greater community. We engage in GROWTH through dynamic conversations, embracing creativity, and recognizing that every challenge represents an opportunity to learn. We are a COMMUNITY who strive to create experiences for our stakeholders every single day. At our core is the belief that INCLUSION means creating spaces and places that reflect equity, advocacy and belonging for all.

With over 650 student-athletes participating in UW's 22 sports programs, the department of Intercollegiate Athletics is committed to providing student-athletes with the ability to compete for national and conference championships while working toward a degree from one of the world's leading public research universities.

For more detailed information, please visit our Washington Athletics Candidate Dashboard. ( https://gohuskies.com/sports/2023/8/26/ica-candidate-dashboard.aspx)

Under the direction of the Director of Video Production, the Assistant Director of Video Production will work with internal and external stakeholders to enhance, support, and elevate brand strategy through multi-purpose video content that appeals to wide-ranging audiences across each of UW Athletics’ communication channels.

This role and its focus include the production of creative video elements for the purpose of marketing, fan engagement, team integration, sponsored content, and any promotional materials used during, and in support of, sporting event presentations – it also supports and facilitates production of original content designed for Washington’s digital (GoHuskies.com) and social media platforms.

Fan engagement elements include crowd rousers, sponsored content, and other in-venue video elements as needed. Production of team integration pieces include player and coach features, team introductions, and other video coverage elements as needed – including see-to-completion of “opening” videos for assigned sport programs.

The Assistant Director of Video Production will foster relationships with team and staff representatives in order to develop a creative video framework, which includes brand-building strategy, storyboard concepts, footage-capture moments, and the production/editing of the video elements listed above. This position will work in tandem with the Director of Video Production and partner in the management and scheduling of the video production team, including shooters and editors within the allocated budget allowed for part-time staff, as well as manage video equipment needs, budget, and prioritization.

Produce high level video content for Washington Athletics that includes shooting and editing dynamic pieces for all sport platforms — website, social channels, in-venue interactive signage, etc. Responsible for content creation plans and execution for assigned sports and projects. Shoot, edit and produce video content for social media, live production, pre and post-game content, and other live videoboard/television productions. Mentor and collaborate with student interns on all aspects of video production.

Compliance with the rules and regulations of the University, the NCAA, the Big Ten Conference, the State of Washington and any other governing body is of paramount importance to the University. The overall responsibility of this position is for the successful operation of the program in full compliance with all such rules and regulations. As a condition of employment, the Employee shall be required to participate in rules education programs offered by the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 70%

• Shooting, editing, and creating original and captivating content intended for all 22 Washington Athletics social channels, from conceptualization to completion. Creating eye-catching videoboard content for 9 in-venue shows, ranging from intro videos, crowd rousers, motion templates, etc. intended for videoboards and ribbon MOEs.20%

• Attending conceptualization meetings for assigned sports, working with team operations and SIDS with the intention of providing the best coverage and support for each individual team on social channels as well as in-venue videoboard shows when applicable.10%

• Managing part-time staff through communication and scheduling. As well as recruiting talented individuals to join our team. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in digital media, film, communications, business, public relations or related field.

• Professional experience may substitute for stated educational requirements. Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• A minimum of two years of experience in video and/or multimedia production.

• Proficient in video editing programs, technical use of video cameras, and possess superior organizational skills in order to coordinate several major video projects simultaneously.

• Ability to identify new, engaging, best-practice approaches to creative video production and story-telling via multiplatform communication strategies.

• Ability to consistently lift and carry at least 40 pounds. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree and knowledge of collegiate athletics helpful, but not required.

• Advance knowledge of lighting/cinematography and sound for interview/studio shoots.

• Advance knowledge of professional video camera systems and Sony / mirrorless systems.

• Green screen workflow from production to post-production.

• Experience with modern production pipelines.

• Expert level proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Premiere, After Effects, and Photoshop.

• Experience with modern encoding and delivery practices. Application Process: The application process may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment, you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are access ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.