Boston University is hiring: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, DIGITAL MEDIA, Marketing & Vide

Overview

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, DIGITAL MEDIA, Marketing & Video Production at Boston University. The Assistant Director of Digital Media produces digital photo and video content for the Department of Athletics, with the primary focus to increase visibility and advance its mission. Reporting to the Assistant Athletic Director of Community Engagement & Video Production within the Department of Athletics marketing communications office, this position has an integral role in all digital photo and video projects for communications campaigns across web and social assets. This position schedules and executes video shoots, works with colleagues and both internal and external subjects to shape messaging, style, and scope of video projects, and assists with drafting scripts and other written content in support of Department of Athletics projects. It is essential in implementing strategic campaigns that involve digital photo and video components, from concept and storyboarding to scheduling, scouting and reserving locations, obtaining permissions, filming, editing, and producing content that meets project objectives and aligns with the BU Athletics brand. The role requires the ability to envision and shape ideas generated from various constituents and to work conceptually with products developed through an ongoing process between the videographer and the internal client rather than a set of directives. The position will work closely to design campaigns and provide technical expertise to translate concepts into digital deliverables. During selected shoots, the Director may lead and make real-time decisions related to the shoot. During post-production, the role will influence editing choices and collaborate with the Communications team to ensure the product is impactful and meets objectives.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and execute video shoots; collaborate with internal and external subjects to shape messaging, style, and scope of video projects.
• Assist with drafting scripts and other written content in support of Department of Athletics projects.
• Lead video shoots when assigned and make real-time decisions on set.
• Oversee post-production editing decisions and coordinate with the Communications team to ensure alignment with objectives and BU Athletics branding.
• Develop and contribute to strategic campaigns involving digital photo and video components.
• Engage from concept and storyboarding through scheduling, location scouting, obtaining permissions, filming, and producing content that reinforces communication strategy.

Qualifications

• B.A./B.S. and two to three years of related work experience
• Equal opportunity employer statement: We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, marital or parental status, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.