Director of Creative Video, Athletics Job at Western Kentucky University in Bowl

Western Kentucky University (WKU) is a student-centered, applied-research institution committed to providing its students with a transformative academic and social experience and to elevating its surrounding communities. Founded in 1906, WKU is the second largest undergraduate institution in the Commonwealth of Kentucky with approximately 15,035 students (29% first generation, 18% underrepresented minority) and just over 2,500 faculty and staff employees.

Western Kentucky University is committed to empowering its campus community to embrace diversity by building equitable and inclusive learning, working, and living environments. At the heart of our mission, we seek to provide holistic education and employment experiences that prepare students, faculty, and staff to become effective scholars, contributors, and leaders in our diverse and evolving communities.

Located 65 miles north of Nashville, TN, and just over 100 miles south of Louisville, KY, WKU's main campus is in Bowling Green, KY - a city with approximately 70,000 residents. Our population is ethnically diverse, with more than 85 languages spoken in and around Bowling Green, and people from 35 nationalities call our community home.

Western Kentucky University seeks to attract talented faculty and staff who are inspired individually to contribute to WKU's strategic plans and ongoing success. We offer comprehensive wellness and health benefits to employees and their families, including domestic partners and other qualified dependents and take pride in providing a workplace culture that supports balancing the responsibilities of work and family life. Paid-time off for holidays, vacation and sick leave, and a tuition discount program for employees and dependents are also provided. Learn more about WKU and Bowling Green at wku.edu/about.

Job Description:

WKU seeks applicants for the position of Director of Creative Video. Reporting to the Senior Associate Athletic Director for Communications/Marketing, in partnership with WKU Public Media, this position is responsible for visualizing, producing, shooting, editing and delivering high-energy video and motion content for WKU Athletics.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Lead creative video department for WKU Athletics, with focus on social media and storytelling
2. Produce high quality, creative videos for WKU Athletics
3. Coordinate video content plan for WKU Athletics
4. Coordinate content creation, content requirements for Conference USA, and content requests for other WKU departments and media partners
5. Assist with videoboard content creation
6. Serve as creative video lead for all sports, with team of students assisting
7. Supervise non-broadcast related athletics productions and crew
8. Collaborate with WKU Athletics Marketing and Communications departments on video needs

Secondary Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Recruitment and training of crew members on use of athletics related production equipment and processes
2. Assist with management and archival of media assets
3. Supervise Student Workers: May recommend the following: hiring, firing, disciplinary action, staffing assignments and scheduling.
4. Creative video content lead for WKU Athletics awards (TOPSYs) and Hilltopper Athletic Foundation

Knowledge and Skills Considered Essential for Success:

1. Demonstrated ability to generate high quality video projects
2. Demonstrated ability to acquire high quality audio inside of a video production
3. General knowledge and skills that will provide success in the duties above
4. Knowledge of and operational skills related to video acquisition equipment
5. Demonstrated problem-solving skills and solutions focused approach to challenges and improvements
6. Demonstrated experience in storytelling
7. Ability to travel, have a valid driver's license, ability to lift 50 lbs., climb ladders, work flexible hours including nights and weekends

Requirements:

1. Minimum two years of sports video production experience
2. Minimum two years of experience creating promotional content
3. Minimum two years of experience with postproduction software (Final Cut, Adobe Creative Cloud products and/or Avid Media)

Additional Information:

Salary Range: $46,620 to $50,000

Kentucky state law requires all public institutions of postsecondary education to conduct pre-employment criminal background checks to determine suitability for employment.

Western Kentucky University (WKU) is committed to a policy and practice of providing equal employment and educational opportunities to all individuals. In accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Revised 1992, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, no form of discrimination or harassment will be tolerated at WKU on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, age, uniformed services, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, or physical or mental disability in admission to career and technical education programs and/or activities, or employment practices.

Persons with disabilities, who need reasonable accommodations to participate in the application and/or selection process, should notify the office of Institutional Equity. To request an accommodation, report a complaint, or ask questions regarding WKU's Discrimination and Harassment Policy (#0.2040), please contact Ms. Ena Demir, Executive Director/Title IX Coordinator via email at ena.demir@wku.edu or by phone at (270) 745-6867. Ms. Demir is also responsible for coordinating the University's response to complaints related to sex and gender harassment. Additional information regarding Title IX is accessible via WKU's website.

The following items must be submitted through this electronic talent management system:

1. Resume

You will receive email confirmation that your submission has been received. The candidate review process will generally begin as materials are received.