Director Of Mustangvison (HR Title: Multimedia Specialist II)

Salary Range:

Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications

About SMU

SMU's more than 12,000 diverse, high-achieving students come from all 50 states and over 80 countries to take advantage of the University's small classes, meaningful research opportunities, leadership development, community service, international study and innovative programs.

SMU serves approximately 7,000 undergraduates and 5,000 graduate students through eight degree-granting schools: Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences, Cox School of Business, Lyle School of Engineering, Meadows School of the Arts, Simmons School of Education and Human Development, Dedman School of Law, Perkins School of Theology and Moody School of Graduate and Advanced Studies.

SMU is data driven, and its powerful supercomputing ecosystem - paired with entrepreneurial drive - creates an unrivaled environment for the University to deliver research excellence.

Now in its second century of achievement, SMU is recognized for the ways it supports students, faculty and alumni as they become ethical, enterprising leaders in their professions and communities. SMU's relationship with Dallas - the dynamic center of one of the nation's fastest-growing regions - offers unique learning, research, social and career opportunities that provide a launch pad for global impact.

SMU is nonsectarian in its teaching and committed to academic freedom and open inquiry.

About the Department:

SMU will join the Atlantic Coast Conference in the Fall of 2024.

SMU has a long and storied history of program-wide success, boasting nine overall national championships, almost 200 team conference championships, over 100 individual national championships, more than 150 NCAA top-10 finishes, nearly 2,000 All-American honors and over 150 Olympic appearances. Over just the past decade, all of SMU's 17 programs have reached the postseason and 15 different programs have won conference championships. SMU is the only NCAA FBS program in Dallas, and, since 2013, has invested over $250 million to develop and enhance championship-caliber facilities.

In alignment with the educational mission of the University, SMU Athletics engages the community in meaningful ways and develops the resources necessary to graduate student-leaders and pursue championships. Above all else, SMU Athletics prepares students for life.

About the Position:

This role is an on-campus, in-person position.

The Director of MustangVision Productions will be responsible with the management, vision and growth of the department's video production services.

Essential Functions:

• Lead in-game production/presentation planning; work with marketing with the coordination of game presentation elements; with coordinate sponsorship element with Learfield; the coordination with network broadcasts on site; assist media outlets video highlights of SMU events; lead recruiting and training of student workers and full-time staff.

• In-game production/presentation implementation. Producing and editing video content for distribution through multiple platforms, including broadcasts, in-venue videoboards, website and other digital media. Assist with the department's streaming operations, including premium content, on the department's website (SMUMustangs.com)

• Work with various departments to showcase SMU student-athlete accomplishments through commercial spots, special event presentations, development videos and more. Promote and advance the SMU Athletics brand through cohesive and consistent video.

• Lead live broadcast production in various roles from replay, technical director, graphics, TOC, etc... on ESPN

• Lead the efforts to recruit and develop part-time, temp, intern and student workers

• Other responsibilities as assigned.

• Position requires regular evening and weekend work for events, as well as occasional travel with teams for competition.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree is required, preferably in broadcast, communications, journalism or a related field.

A minimum of five year of work experience with live video production, video editing, and video board operations is required.

Prior experience working with a NCAA Division I athletic program, professional sports team or large-market or national television networks preferred. Experience with ESPN linear and ESPN operations desired.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Candidate must demonstrate strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate broadly across the University and develop and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of constituencies. Must also demonstrate strong written communication skills. A strong customer service orientation is essential.

Candidate must possess strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and analyze problems, as well as devise solutions. Must also have strong organizational, planning, and time management skills. The ability to work in a high-pressure environment with the ability to meet time-sensitive deadlines is required. A strong focus to attention to detail is essential. Strong project management skills preferred.

Candidate must have a strong working knowledge of video technology and production equipment to support all forms of video production services. Must also be an experienced user of professional DSLR, ENG, full-frame cameras, and other production equipment such as lighting kits and audio equipment.

Candidate must have a strong working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, including After Effects, Premiere, and Photoshop. Knowledge of the ANC Vsoft and Ross Xpressions System preferred.

Physical and Environmental Demands:

• Sit for long periods of time

• Handle objects (dexterity)

• Carry/lift 25-50 lbs.

• Exposure to excessive noise

• Bend, squat, stand, crawl, climb, and kneel

• Reach above shoulders

• Push/pull

Deadline to Apply:

July 8, 2024

Priority consideration may be given to submissions received by June 28, 2024.

EEO Statement:

SMU will not discriminate in any program or activity on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity and expression. The Executive Director for Access and Equity/Title IX Coordinator is designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies and may be reached at the Perkins Administration Building, Room 204, 6425 Boaz Lane, Dallas, TX 75205, 214-768-3601, accessequity@smu.edu.

Benefits:

SMU offers staff a broad, competitive array of health and related benefits. In addition to traditional benefits such as health, dental, and vision plans, SMU offers a wide range of wellness programs to help attract, support, and retain our employees whose work continues to make SMU an outstanding education and research institution.

SMU is committed to providing an array of retirement programs that benefit and protect you and your family throughout your working years at SMU and, if you meet SMU's retirement eligibility criteria, during your retirement years after you leave SMU.

The value of learning at SMU isn't just about preparing our students for the future. Employees have access to a wide variety of professional and personal development opportunities, including tuition benefits.