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James Madison University is hiring: Director of Video Services in Harrisonburg

James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA, United States, 22802


Working Title: Director of Video Services


State Role Title: Media Specialist III


Position Type: Full-time Staff (Classified)


Position Status: Full-Time


FLSA Status: Exempt: Not Eligible for Overtime


College/Division: Intercollegiate Athletics


Department: 300024 - Marketing/Promotions


Pay Rate: Maximum Starting


Specify Range or Amount: $56,650


Is this a JMU only position? No


Is this a grant-funded position? No


Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? No


Beginning Review Date: 12/11/2024


About JMU:

James Madison University is a publicly funded university with a beautiful campus and a supportive community that is committed to preparing students for the future. The university offers excellent comprehensive benefits which include paid vacation, sick, parental, and community service leave in addition to 19 paid holidays a year; affordable health insurance; retirement through the Virginia Retirement System. We also offer a work-life balance and integration program, Balanced Dukes, that is designed to support the overall wellbeing of our employees and a Tuition Waiver Program that allows employees to have tuition waived for undergraduate and graduate level courses taken at JMU.


General Information:

James Madison University's Athletics Department is accepting applications for a Director of Video Services to join the Creative Services team. This position reports to the Assistant A.D. of Creative Services and Fan Engagement. Our team is looking for candidates with strong video and leadership skills. Video content will highlight the student-athlete experience at James Madison University and other aspects of 18 varsity sport programs and athletics facilities. An online portfolio is required for consideration. This is a full-time position with a comprehensive benefits package.


Duties and Responsibilities:

  1. Coordinate, produce and deliver video content that is consistent with the JMU Athletics brand, aligned with department goals and targeted to inspire all constituents (fans, alumni, current student-athletes, coaches, recruits) to more deeply engage and invest in the athletics department and university. Collaborate with creative services team, sport programs and the department's external operations teams to build strategies that apply to all multimedia content. Provide artistic vision and creative consultation to advance the JMU Athletics brand with video content.
  2. Directly supervise the Associate Director of Video Services and the Video Services Assistant. Ensure that all staff (fulltime/part-time/students) understand their respective responsibilities of their operational teams and assignments.
  3. Create, maintain and implement an event coverage schedule for all athletic home events, special events within Athletics, and other events as assigned. This will include night and weekend work throughout the year and could also include travel. Schedule should ensure equal coverage where applicable across all 18 varsity sports.
  4. Lead project management process for video requests within the athletics department. Respond to assignments in a prompt, professional manner and manage participation from other contributors. Manage equipment, video server and corresponding digital tools, video archives and other video resources.
  5. Collaborate with departments across athletics to fulfill video requests and communicate effectively with all partners. Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with partners in all external operations teams including but not limited to: JMU Duke Club, Ticketing, Fan Engagement, Athletics Communications and Broadcast, Facilities/Events. Other partners may include: Daktronics, JMU Sports Properties, all 18 varsity sport programs and numerous external video requests.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

  • A digital native who consumes and can create content for a variety of platforms
  • A skilled storyteller with a passion for creative compelling content that displays the athletics departments brand and goals in a positive light
  • Strong videography skills including shooting and editing, including coloring and knowledge of output settings
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the video production process, camera operation, lens types, filming techniques, light design, and post-production process.
  • Demonstrated experience with Adobe Creative Suite - including but not limited to Premier, After Effects
  • Proficient time management and prioritization skills
  • Availability on weeknights and weekends will be required
  • Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
  • Manage heavy load of deliverables while delegating projects within video staff
  • Highly motivated, energetic, be able to balance multiple tasks, produce high-quality work on tight deadlines
  • Dependability, consistency and willingness to take risks and learn new things.
  • A team player who gets along well with others and respects the departmental reporting structure.

Additional Posting Information:

Please submit a Portfolio that includes examples of video production work that shows knowledge of video creation process from shooting to editing.


Conditions of Employment:

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.


EEO Statement:

James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status.


Reasonable Accommodation:

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