Assistant Athletics Director of Video Services & Digital Strategy Job at Univers

Assistant Athletics Director of Video Services & Digital Strategy

The application must be completed including all current and previous work history and education. A resume may be attached, but not substituted for completing work history and education sections of the application.

USC Upstate offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:

• Health and Life Insurance
• Retirement Programs
• Paid Tuition Program
• Dependent Scholarships
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Professional Development Opportunities

Overview

Business Title (Internal Title): Assistant Athletics Director of Video Services & Digital Strategy

Campus: Upstate

Work County: Spartanburg

College/Division: USC Upstate College/Division – UPS Athletics External Operations

State Pay Band: Unclassified

Approved Starting Salary: $56,319; Salary commensurate with qualifications.

Advertised Salary Range: $56,319; Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Location of Vacancy: USC Upstate, Spartanburg, SC

Hours per Week: 37.5

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday; 8:30am – 5pm; Some evenings and weekends as needed are required.

Basis: 12 months

Job Search Category: Communication Services

About USC: The University of South Carolina system is transforming lives through its eight institutions and 20 locations across the state. It emphasizes service and community impact.

Posting Summary: Logo Posting Number STA00627PO25 | Job Family: Athletics Administration | Job Function: Athletics Administration

Posting Title: Assistant Athletics Director of Video Services & Digital Strategy

Campus: Upstate | Location: Spartanburg, SC | Full Time | 37.5 hours

Basis: 12 months

Position Description

The Assistant Athletics Director of Video Services and Digital Strategy is responsible for all video operations of the USC Upstate athletics department. The Assistant AD manages broadcast services via livestreaming (ESPN). This role leads strategic planning and implementation for the athletics department’s social media.

Job-Related Minimum Required Education and Experience

Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job-related field and 2 or more years of job-related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job-related certification, training, education, and/or experience.

Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials

Valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in all aspects of broadcast and game day production.
• Experience in managing and training a significant student and part-time staff.
• Video editing software experience (especially Final Cut Pro) and graphic design software.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Proficiency in video shooting, editing, and production software (e.g., Adobe Suite including Photoshop, Premiere Pro, After Effects).
• Strong understanding of social media platforms (Twitter/X, Instagram, Facebook).
• Knowledge of production equipment for professional-quality live broadcasts (NewTek Tricaster, 3Play, Ross Xpression, etc.).
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations; excellent interpersonal, leadership, written and oral communication skills.
• Loyalty to the university and athletics department; ability to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends.
• Willingness to travel for meetings, conferences, or with teams as needed.

Job Duties

• Coordinate, create and implement multimedia content and game day production for video scoreboards at home men’s and women’s basketball games and volleyball matches.
• Coordinate, create and implement multimedia content and game day production for video scoreboards at home men’s and women’s soccer games and softball games.
• Oversee the production value/quality of the ESPN and Big South broadcasts for multiple sports; create and produce graphic designs for social media, television, and in-venue videoboards; supervise student staff.
• Oversee department digital strategy and calendaring of content for team and main accounts; develop and execute digital strategy; coordinate with department communication and marketing efforts.
• Oversee the production of highlight videos for YouTube, Facebook, Twitter and other platforms; record and produce coaches’ shows as needed for distribution online.
• Train and supervise student worker staff in video operations.
• Other duties as assigned by the Senior Associate Athletics Director for External Operations and the Director of Athletics.

Position Attributes

• Safety-Sensitive: No
• Hazardous weather category: Non-Essential

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*)

• * This University of South Carolina Upstate position is located in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Do you wish to continue applying for this position?
• * Are you willing and able to submit to a pre-employment background check that may include, but it is not limited to, criminal history, national sex offender search and motor vehicle history as a condition of hire?
• * Do you have a bachelor’s degree in a related field and a minimum of two years of experience in video production?
• * Do you have a valid driver’s license and good driving record?

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• List of References and Contact Information

Optional Documents

• Other Supporting Documents
• Writing Sample(s)/Sample Publications

EEO Statement

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.