Assistant Director Athletics Creative Content Job at Texas Christian University

Job Summary

The Assistant Director Athletics Creative Content is responsible for producing video content for TCU Athletics with emphasis on social media for assigned sports programs. Projects range from in-house video board content to post-game social media content at TCU Athletics events, both home and away. Video content may include long-form features, highlight videos, hype videos, motion graphics, and personality videos. Responsibilities include filming, editing, and producing videos, graphics and photos for use across multiple platforms to enhance the TCU Athletics brand through social media strategy and recruiting initiatives. This position works with the Assistant Director of Communications on social media plans for assigned sports and will post content on various social platforms.

Duties & Essential Job Functions

1. Conceptualizes and produces all creative video needs for the assigned sports program, including setup, shooting, editing raw footage, and designing/producing innovative motion graphics for use across multiple platforms (in-game, website, social media, etc.).
2. Assists with and develops, creates, and executes weekly plans for team highlights and videos showcasing the unique aspects of the assigned sports program and the university through original video content.
3. Works closely with Marketing, Communications and Coaching Staffs.
4. Helps develop, implement, and manage the assigned program's digital brand, ensuring a consistent look and feel across digital elements, from visual imagery to content tone and cadence.
5. Creates outlines and stories based on trending topics and turns them into creative video pieces for promotion, public relations and recruiting.
6. Works with the Director of Creative Content to ensure all videos adhere to brand standards within the creative department.
7. Works with the Director of Licensing to ensure all video and photography comply with university standards.
8. Works with the Assistant Director of Communications for assigned sports to create a social media plan and post content on various platforms as needed.
9. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Education & Experience

• Bachelor\'s Degree in Journalism, Media or related field and two years of experience that directly relates to this position OR High School Diploma and six years\' experience that directly relates to this position.

Preferred Education & Experience

• None

Required Licensure/Certification/Specialized Training

• Valid Texas Driver\'s License. • Must be insurable under the university motor vehicle requirements.

Preferred Licensure, Certification, and/or Specialized Training

• None

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of social media channels and experience using them.
• Knowledge of camera operation and lighting schematics to shoot and edit field and studio assignments at a high level.
• Knowledge of graphics creation software (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects).
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite products, particularly Premiere, Photoshop, and After Effects.
• Proficiency in Electronic News Gathering (ENG) (field video camera, lighting, and related audio).
• Experience producing and directing live sporting event productions (broadcast and video boards).
• Strong spoken and written communication skills.
• Ability to produce video content.
• Ability to learn new technologies and stay abreast of best practices.
• Ability to create and implement graphics for sports broadcasts.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision under strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work non-traditional hours.

TCU Core Competencies

University Core Competencies definitions may be found on the Human Resources website and in the staff performance management system.

Physical Requirements (With or Without Accommodations)

• Visual acuity to read information from computer screens, forms and other printed materials and information.
• Able to speak (enunciate) clearly in conversation and general communication.
• Hearing ability for verbal communication/conversation/responses via telephone, telephone systems, and face-to-face interactions.
• This is an in-person, on campus position.
• Manual dexterity for typing, writing, standing and reaching, flexibility, body movement for bending, crouching, walking, kneeling and prolonged sitting.
• Lifting and moving objects and equipment up to 10 lbs.

Work Environment

• The physical environment requires the employee to work both inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions.
• This role is an on campus, in-person position, but includes some travel.
• Requires attendance at home and away games, events, contests and special events.
• There are no harmful environmental conditions present for this job.
• The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate to extreme.

AA/EEO Statement

As an AA/EEO employer, TCU recruits, hires, and promotes qualified persons in all job classifications without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnic origin, disability, genetic information, covered veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

NOTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH NCAA REGULATIONS

This job description includes the expectation of compliance with NCAA regulations. An institutional staff member who is found in violation of NCAA regulations shall be subject to disciplinary or corrective action as set forth in the provisions of the NCAA enforcement procedures, including suspension without pay or termination of employment for significant or repetitive violations.