Producer/Director Job at University of Utah in Salt Lake City

Content Summary: Producer/Director at Salt Lake City, for University of Utah Special Instructions Please provide a reel of your previous work. Job Announcement Open Date: 09/19/2024 Requisition Number: PRN39912B Job Title: Producer/Director Working Title: Assistant Dir of Creative Video Job Grade: E FLSA Code: Executive Patient Sensitive Job Code: No Standard Hours per Week: 40 Full Time or Part Time: Full Time Shift: Day Location: Salt Lake City, UT Type of Recruitment: External Posting Pay Rate Range: DOE Close Date: Open Until Filled Job Summary The Assistant Director of Creative Video will work as part of the creative team to ensure the production of high-quality, compelling videos and other creative audio and visual content for Utah Athletics. The Assistant Director will assist in determining the creative and visual storytelling direction for Utah Athletics and help push the Utah brand forward. Teamwork, communication, cinematography, and editing will be critical skills for this position. Responsibilities include producing content for select Utah Athletics teams, including highlight/interview packages, behind-the-scenes features, student-athlete profiles, long-form stories, social media content, branded content, and fan engagement videos. Responsibilities This position will work with the creative team at Utah Athletics to generate engaging video content for broadcast, venues, and social media. The Assistant Director will primarily focus on Utah Men’s Basketball and will act as a secondary shooter as needed. Collaboration across multiple departments is essential, demonstrating proficiency in non-linear video editing, color correction, and sound design using Adobe Creative Suite. Experience as a cinematographer in both studio and live sporting events, along with creative lighting and studio setup, is required. The role also includes content creation for ESPN+ broadcasts and may require managing multiple tasks simultaneously. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Communication, Journalism, or a related field, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience), plus three years of directly related experience in shooting video, video production, and content creation. Additional Information The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (URS). Eligible new hires with prior URS service may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement. This position may require a criminal background check and/or drug screen. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in diverse settings and are committed to improving access to education and healthcare for historically underrepresented groups. Posting Specific Questions * Do you have a Bachelor’s degree in Communication, Journalism, or a related field or equivalency (two years of experience is equal to one year of education)? Yes No * Please disclose any prior discipline or other consequences or sanctions imposed against you in connection with sexual harassment, other sexual misconduct, discrimination or retaliation. (Open Ended Question) Required Documents Resume Cover Letter List of References Applicant Document - Other Optional Documents Addendum to the University of Utah - Veteran Only Appropriate discharge document (such as a DD-214 – Member Copy 4) – Veteran Only Contact: University Human Resource Management 250 East 200 South, Suite 125 Salt Lake City, UT 84111 (801) 581-2169 employment@utah.edu #J-18808-Ljbffr