Working/Functional Title

Assistant Director of Production

Position Summary

The Department of Athletics at Michigan State University is searching for an Assistant Director of Production to work on high-profile projects that showcase Michigan State's athletics programs. As a key member of the team, you will be able to showcase your skills and creativity, while contributing to the growth and success of the organization. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Produce/Film/Edit features for Spartans All-Access online
• Serve as the Director of cinematography and as a content producer for the unit
• Define color standards for Spartan Vision post production workflow
• Edit recaps, highlights, press conferences and player features
• Assist producers (conceptualize, shoot, write, edit) in creating content for Michigan State Athletics’ various entities.
• Work with and assist in training students to work in the post-production field
• Provide insight to advance department with emerging trends in social, digital media and in-venue entertainment
• Fill network, local and internal footage requests
• Meet quick turnarounds to post high quality videos on same day(s) that event(s) occur
• Ensure consistency in brand guidelines and messaging related to all content produced
• Team or production related travel throughout the year
• Maintain equipment used in production
• Label and archive video (content) within unit standards

Unit Specific Education/Experience/Skills

• Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in Television Production or Telecommunications, Digital Media or relevant field
• 3 - 5 years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in studio and remote television production, editing and the use of related television equipment
• Sharp and engaging cinematic shooting and storytelling skills
• Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop, Audition), Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook), Project Management Tools
• Well versed in color correction/grading as well as various frame rates and file formats
• Ability to critique, perform under pressure and work on multiple projects at once
• Affinity for working in a team environment and liaise with a variety of stakeholders
• Highly motivated individual with professional and personal goals
• Excellent spelling and communication skills
• PC Proficient
• Must be willing to work both standard and non-standard schedules
• Non-Remote position

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with long format documentary production
• Part 107 License
• 360/VR Experience
• At least 3 years of previous experience creating video content for an athletic department, team, agency, production-house or media brand

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Application Materials

Resume 

Cover Letter

Special Instructions

To be considered, all applicants must submit a digital portfolio of work to SpartanVision@ath.msu.edu  with the subject indicating the job posting ID.  

Work Hours

Will include nights and weekends

Website

WWW.MSUSPARTANS.COM

Summary of Physical Demands

Ability to lift heavy video equipment (up to 50 pounds) over shoulders. 

Bidding Eligibility ends 03/21/2023 at 11:55 PM

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