Director of Video Storytelling_

**38202BR****Extended Job Title:**Director of Video Storytelling**Position Description:**Directs, plans, coordinates and supervises the operations and activities of a specialized unit or small department; develops and implements policies and procedures, administers the budget, organizes tasks and sets priorities. Serves as liaison with university personnel and community at large. Works under general supervision with broad latitude for initiative and independent judgement.**Requisition ID:**38202BR**Travel Required:**Up to 25%**Major/Essential Functions:**+ Appropriately and thoughtfully delegate video projects to members of the video team, ensuring tasks are aligned with project objectives and individual strengths.+ Lead and guide development of stylized, original video content to promote Texas Tech’s brand and initiatives.+ Participate in and lead video and audio shoots and in-field production.+ Provide direction and support during post-production phase of content development.+ Use a camera or audio equipment to capture elements required for video or podcast production.+ Develop scripts for specified internal and external video and audio projects, including the university podcast Fearless.**Grant Funded?:**No**Minimum Hire Rate:**4352.42**Pay Basis:**Monthly**Schedule Details:**Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm**Work Location:**Lubbock**Preferred Qualifications:**Experience leading a team and coordinating production efforts with diverse stakeholders.Demonstrated ability to innovate and bring fresh ideas to video storytelling initiatives.**Department:**Marketing and Communications**Required Attachments:**Cover Letter, Professional/Personal References, Resume / CV**Job Type:**Full Time**Job Group:**First line Managers**Shift:**Day**Required Qualifications:**Bachelor's degree in related area required plus five years progressively responsible management experience. Additional education may substitute for experience on a year for year basis.**Does this position work in a research laboratory?:**No**About the Department and/or College:**In Marketing & Communications, we deliver high-quality communications that tell the story of Texas Tech in the most compelling way possible.**Special Instructions to Applicants:**To thrive in this role, you must demonstrate the ability to:+ Represent video and audio storytelling efforts within Marketing & Communications and university groups.+ Prioritize goals of video team efficiently to uphold deadlines.+ Translate team member and stakeholder needs into understandable project scopes and deliverables.+ Accept, react to and implement constructive critique from supervisors, peers and other stakeholders.+ Clearly and effectively communicate vision and direction of creative content in video and audio formats to all members of the video team.+ Establish and maintain effective working relationships among the video team, the broader Marketing & Communications team and key stakeholders.+ Analyze complex issues, identify root causes and develop and implement solutions to address challenges.+ Make informed decisions based on data, analysis and team priorities.+ Promote a culture of continuous improvement within the team, by identifying opportunities for innovation and process optimization.**Safety Information:**Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.**Pay Statement:**Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan by visiting www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/payplan.**EEO Statement:**All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.**About the University:**Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is a Carnegie R1 (very high research activity) Doctoral/Research-Extensive, Hispanic Serving, and state-assisted institution. Located on a beautiful 1,850-acre campus in Lubbock, a city in West Texas with a growing metropolitan-area population of over 300,000, the university enrolls over 40,000 students with 33,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students. As the primary research institution in the western two-thirds of the state, Texas Tech University is home to 10 colleges, the Schools of Law and Veterinary Medicine, and the Graduate School. The flagship of the Texas Tech University System, Texas Tech is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce. It is committed to enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation, and world.About Lubbock:Referred to as the “Hub City” because it serves as the educational, cultural, economic, and health care hub of the South Plains region, Lubbock boasts a diverse population and a strong connection to community, history, and land. With a mild climate, highly rated public schools, and a low cost of living, Lubbock is a family-friendly community that is ranked as one of the best places to live in Texas. Lubbock is home to a celebrated and ever-evolving music scene, a vibrant arts community, and is within driving distance of Dallas, Austin, Santa Fe, and other major metropolitan cities. Lubbock’s Convention & Visitors Bureau provides a comprehensive overview of the Lubbock community and its resources, programs, events, and histories.