Assistant Director Of Bear Vision

POSITION TITLE: Assistant Director of Bear Vision

COMPENSATION RANGE: 55,068.00 - 55,068.00 USD per year

EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION: Professional Administrative

DEPARTMENT: Bear Vision

TARGET HIRE DATE: 7/22/2024

BENEFITS: UNC's Career Hub

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 7/9/2024.

Position Summary

The Assistant Director of Video and Bear Vision is responsible for the designing, organization, production and implementation of all videos, live event production and web streaming for UNC athletics, along with the management of new media efforts. The position reports to the Senior Associate Athletic Director, External and works in coordination with all external units of the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics.

Job Duties

Live Production

• Assist in planning and producing game-day video roll-ins, animations, highlights, and other videos during live events.

• Assist in recruiting, hiring, and managing game-day production crews, including freelancers (Independent Contractors), and/or student staff, who operate equipment during live productions.

• Assist in coordinating live event production with direct oversight of production crew and in coordination with gameday marketing staff.

• Assist in managing Venus control, live video production equipment, and stats integration in event productions.

• Assist in working with athletic conferences and streaming companies to ensure required events are broadcasted live.

Pre/Postproduction

• Work with and assist marking staff and consult with athletics external team on game-day scripts and presentation of the game experience as it relates to the video boards and social media.

• Help create and develop department-wide video solutions for advertising and promotions, ticket sales, branding, etc.

• Assist in managing and oversight of video boards and production software & hardware, including staying up to date on the latest technology and opportunities for increased video promotion and branding.

• Assist in creating graphics and animation packages for live production events and creative production videos.

• Manage and maintain video equipment inventory and connectivity.

• Continue cataloging and archiving athletic videos, photos, and projects for future internal and external use.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

• A bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

Experience:

• Three years experience in creative video production including editing and shooting

• Two years experience in live broadcast production or equivalent knowledge of live broadcast production, particularly videoboard production

• One year exercising supervision and/or leadership

• Two years experience in intercollegiate athletics or related experience

Ability:

• Experience working in video production and editing software (i.e., Adobe Premiere Pro, Photoshop, After Effects)

• Knowledge and experience with the technical use of professional-grade video and digital cameras (i.e., white balance, focus, aperture, gain, audio levels, aspect ratios)

• Knowledge and experience with live broadcast equipment such as broadcast cameras, production switchers, replay system, and a variety of cables and connections

• High level of creativity and expression

• Strong working knowledge and demonstrated experience with social media

• Strong attention to detail

• Ability to function professionally in a highly stressful environment

• Positive attitude and strong work ethic

• Ability to contribute to a team environment

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to maintain a flexible work schedule with availability during weekends and evenings

• Desire to update skills on a continual basis and monitor trends and developing equipment in video/social media

Special Considerations:

• Experience working in an athletic department from a video standpoint

• Experience in game-day live event production

• Experience with Ross equipment

• Knowledge of basic web design

• Graphic design experience

Benefits:

Benefits available include health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance, as well as a selection of several defined contribution retirement plans for all full-time positions. Employees at UNC receive sick leave, and other leave options may be available based on position. Full-time employees are eligible to receive tuition waiver benefits, as well as dependents and spouses of UNC Employees who are employed at 0.5 FTE or above are eligible for undergraduate dependent tuition grants of up to 50%. These tuition grants will cover in-state tuition charges. Further requirements may exist. Other benefits may be available based on position.

About UNC

The University of Northern Colorado is a public doctoral/research institution located in Greeley, Colorado. UNC's commitment to education began in 1889 and continues to be a transformational force for our students. According to CollegeNet's Social Mobility Index, UNC ranked #1 in social mobility (2022). UNC is also committed to providing our faculty and staff with the support they need to succeed as professionals, educators, and in life. Please visit UNC's Career Hub,to learn more about UNC's strategic plan, school programs, and employee benefits. Go Bears!

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AAEO Employer

The University of Northern Colorado is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer that is committed to a culturally diverse staff, faculty, and student body.

The University will not engage in unlawful discrimination in employment or educational services against any person because of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Veteran status and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. It is the University's policy to prohibit discrimination in employment or educational services on the basis of sexual orientation or political affiliation. The University will likewise take affirmative action to ensure that student applicants and enrolled students are treated during the enrollment at the University without regard to race, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability or veteran status. Such affirmative action shall include, but not be limited to the following: employment, upgrading, demotion or transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff, retirement, or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship. Furthermore, the University will post in conspicuous places, notice setting forth the provisions of this University's Equal Opportunity Policy.

Federal regulations require that the University of Northern Colorado retain all documents submitted by applicants. Materials will not be returned or copied for applicants.

Background Check

Satisfactory completion of a background check, educational check, and authorization to work in the United States is required after a conditional offer of employment has been made. The successful candidate must submit original transcripts within one (1) month of hire.

This position is contingent on funding from the Colorado State Legislature, approval by the Board of Trustees, and subject to the policies and regulations of the University of Northern Colorado.

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