Assistant Director Of Football Creative Video

The Assistant Director of Football Creative video position is designed to help plan and produce all team and recruiting related post-production video for the football program.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Design and edit motion using Adobe Creative Suite to create a dynamic branded look for use in recruiting, motivational content, and social media. Produce content that will engage the audience and promote the Northwestern Football brand.
• Collaborate with creative staff to develop and execute annual and weekly goals for creative football video projects and graphics. Conceptualization, filming, editing of videos, game day highlights, recruiting materials and other creative projects.
• Film team events, recruiting functions and other football-related activities as needed for creative content.
• Responsible for adhering to all Department and University continuing education initiatives and required certifications and trainings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: (Education, experience, and any other certifications or clearances)

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree; OR appropriate combination of education and experience.
• Experience with video production, including lighting, shooting, editing and post-production work required.

Minimum Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities.)

• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work efficiently on short deadlines.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others and effectively interact with diverse populations.
• Ability to establish engaging relationships within and across racialized and other marginalized communities

Preferred Qualifications: (Education and experience)

• 1-3 years experience with Adobe Creative Suite, Sony Camera Ecosystem, and other related software is preferred.
• Previous experience working as a student or full-time employee in a collegiate football video department preferred.

Preferred Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities)

• Ability to work in both the Mac and Windows operations systems preferred.
• Knowledge of rules and regulations of the NCAA, Big Ten Conference and Northwestern University preferred

Benefits:
At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful, competitive, high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts and more! Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/index.html to learn more.

Work-Life and Wellness:
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We support flexible work arrangements where possible and programs to help you locate and pay for quality, affordable childcare and senior/adult care. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/work-life/index.html to learn more.

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