Assistant Director of Multimedia & Creative Production Job at Ball State Univers

Assistant Director of Multimedia & Creative Production

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Position Title: Assistant Director of Multimedia & Creative Production

About this Opportunity: Ball State University welcomes applications for an Assistant Director of Multimedia & Creative Production. This full-time opportunity includes a generous benefits package with health insurance, retirement programs, educational assistance, and much more.

Our Statement on Inclusiveness: At Ball State University, inclusiveness is one of the enduring values and informs all of our work. We define ‘inclusiveness’ as a commitment ‘to respect and embrace equity, inclusion, and diversity in people, ideas, and opinions.’

Benefits:

• Affordable Healthcare
• Retirement
• Tuition Remission (For eligible employees, their dependents, and spouse)

Responsibilities:

1. Produce high-level video content for Ball State Athletics, including shooting and editing dynamic pieces for all sport platforms (website, social channels, television network, in-venue, live production, etc.).
2. Responsible for content creation plans and execution for assigned sports and projects.
3. Serve as liaison between Athletics and University Media Services and Sports Link.
4. Work closely with Athletics Communications and external departments to ensure full integration and interactivity with all digital platforms.
5. Oversee a staff of student assistants while recruiting, mentoring, and collaborating with students and department staff on all aspects of photo and video production.
6. Travel with various Ball State Athletics sports teams, as assigned, to capture, edit, and develop event-related footage.
7. Plan, develop, and implement goals and objectives for Athletics Communications as they relate to video and multimedia applications, particularly for live and on-demand video content.
8. Identify creative avenues and new technologies to enhance the university athletics brand, university core values, and NCAA philosophy across campus and to the surrounding community.
9. Potential opportunity to serve as communications contact for assigned sports.
10. Show commitment to and responsibility for adherence to all rules and regulations of Ball State University, the Mid-American Conference, and the NCAA.
11. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Graphic Design, Multimedia, or a related field of study by date of employment.
• One year of experience in an athletics environment.
• Good interpersonal, management, and organizational skills.
• Authorization to work in the US without employer sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Three years of experience in a NCAA Division 1 athletic department.
• Strong content creation background, creative ideas, and a proven track record for creating high-level content.
• Ability to work in a team/collaborative environment is critical.

Pre-Employment Screening: Requires successful completion of a background check and education verification.

EEO Statement: Ball State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that is strongly committed to diversity within its community.

Posting Number: 202501672P

Number of Vacancies: 1

Desired Start Date: 02/14/2025

Applications Accepted Through Date: 01/27/2025

Special Instructions Summary: In support of your application for this position, please prepare and submit a cover letter that describes how your qualifications and experience align with the elements of the position description.

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