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.

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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 Position:

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

The Assistant Director of Creative Video position offers an exciting opportunity to capture and showcase the memorable moments within the SMU Football program and the vibrant city of Dallas.

Collaborating closely with fellow members of the creative team, the Assistant Director of Creative Video will play a pivotal role in conceptualizing, producing, and launching a diverse array of video content centered around SMU Football. From cinematic storytelling and organic behind-the-scenes footage to season intro videos and compelling recruiting campaigns, your mission will be to curate a captivating collection of moments that showcases the program's spirit and energy.

The ideal candidate will be an energetic, passionate, and detail-oriented professional with a knack for bringing ideas to life through visual storytelling.

Essential Functions:

• Filming practices, games, workouts, and various team activities throughout the season.
• Collaborating with the creative team to develop innovative video campaigns and concepts for seasonal initiatives and recruiting efforts.
• Overseeing the creative direction, branding, and visual style of all video content, ensuring a cohesive and impactful aesthetic.
• Building genuine connections with student-athletes, understanding their stories, and capturing their personalities on camera.
• Supervising and mentoring a team of student videographers, providing guidance, and fostering their growth and development.
• Maintaining an organized and accessible library of footage from various sources, ensuring proper cataloging and labeling.
• Staying up-to-date with social media trends and innovative storytelling techniques to enhance the program's visual presence.
• Fulfilling requests from broadcast networks, conferences, and TV networks as needed.
• Position requires occasional regular and weekend work during the season. Position also requires weekend travel for away games.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree is required. Master's degree is preferred.

A minimum of two years of experience is required, preferably in college athletics. Experience in Division 1 football program 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. Strong project management skills and a focus on attention to detail are essential.

Candidate must have the ability to work in a fast paced environment, while fulfilling content needs quickly. Must also have the ability to be flexible and adapt quickly to changing priorities and needs. A strong understanding of NCAA and ACC rules and regulations and the ability to learn SMU rules and regulations are essential.

Candidate must have strong working knowledge of Adobe Premier Pro and After Effects. Familiarity working with Sony equipment, and the Mac OS ecosystem preferred. Experience with fixed lighting sets (i.e. media days, interviews) desired.

Physical and Environmental Demands:

• Sit for long periods of time
• Reach above shoulders
• Carry/lift 25 lbs

Deadline to Apply:

June 21, 2024

Priority consideration may be given to submissions received by June 14, 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 benefit s. 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 .