TES - War Eagle Creative Assistant
Auburn Athletics seeks candidates for a TES War Eagle Creative Assistant. As a member of the award-winning War Eagle Creative department, this position would gain intricate hands-on experience working closely alongside full-time professionals during production of long-form content (to be disseminated through Auburn Athletics video boards, War Eagle+, SEC Network, websites, syndicated television programming, and other multimedia outlets). This position would assist in the production and logistical coordination of long-form creative video content for Auburn University’s athletic department.
*must provide a reel showing both shooting and storytelling
Essential Functions:
- Assists in the logistical planning and producing of high-end creative documentaries, mini-docs, episodic documentaries, profiles, as well as high-art commercials.
- Long-form episodic production experience includes, but is not limited to shooting, logging, editing, writing, color grading, and delivery of said episodes in a professional and timely manner.
- Employs advanced lighting techniques to aid in a consistent “look” of interviews across long-form content. Aids in the actual set-up of both on-campus and on-location interview shoots.
- Logging/adding of metadata to footage (both current and historical) using unique in-house naming convention.
- Assists in the collaboration and integration of the video services department and off-campus entities for content creation and delivery.
- Assists in the fulfillment of corporate sponsorships with Auburn Sports Properties.
- Complies with all applicable National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and Southeastern Conference (SEC) regulations in the performance of job duties.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
Expectations:
- Proven track record of professional consistency and punctuality in the university-setting (Division-1 FBS or NFL experience would be a plus).
- Has a minimum understanding of industry standards regarding cameras, camera settings, sports shooting requirements, and lighting equipment.
- Ability to communicate, both verbally and nonverbally, in a professional manner during stressful situations.
Desired Qualifications:
- Possesses hands-on experience in the creation of creative media, preferable at the Division 1 or NFL level.
Salary Range: $14.50/hour
Work Hours: 7:45a - 4:45p, M-F, nights and weekends as needed
City position is located in: Auburn
State position is located: Alabama
Posting Date: 02/17/2025
Closing Date:
Documents Needed to Apply:
Required Documents:
- Resume
- Media File
- Portfolio
Optional Documents:
- Cover Letter
Supplemental Questions:
- * Please tell us how you first heard about this opportunity. (Open Ended Question)
- * Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent?
- Yes
- No