Assistant Athletic Director for Creative Content

About FIU

 

Florida International University is a top public university that drives real talent and innovation in Miami and globally. Very high research (R1) activity and high social mobility come together at FIU to uplift and accelerate learner success in a global city by focusing in the areas of environment, health, innovation, and justice. Today, FIU has two campuses and multiple centers. FIU serves a diverse student body of more than 56,000 and 290,000 Panther alumni. U.S. News and World Report places dozens of FIU programs among the best in the nation, including international business at No. 2. Washington Monthly Magazine ranks FIU among the top 20 public universities contributing to the public good.

Job Summary

 

This role leads in the development, production and distribution of content, with an emphasis on showcasing team, student-athlete, coach and staff stories both on and off the field in short- and long-form video, photography, graphics and other engaging methods. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Lead the recruitment, training and management of full- and part-time creative content staff members.
• Serve as the primary creative content producer for football as well as overseeing all other sports as well.
• In conjunction with the Director of Digital Strategy, enhance the creative mission and vision of the athletic department while maintaining a consistent, unique brand identity and growing social media engagement and brand awareness.
• Ensure fiscal responsibility while also identifying additional revenue opportunities through creative content creation.
• Oversee various content productions, including cinematic productions, player introductions, long- and short-form content series, promotional videos and commercials, season highlight and recruiting videos.

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About FIU

 

Florida International University is a top public university that drives real talent and innovation in Miami and globally. Very high research (R1) activity and high social mobility come together at FIU to uplift and accelerate learner success in a global city by focusing in the areas of environment, health, innovation, and justice. Today, FIU has two campuses and multiple centers. FIU serves a diverse student body of more than 56,000 and 290,000 Panther alumni. U.S. News and World Report places dozens of FIU programs among the best in the nation, including international business at No. 2. Washington Monthly Magazine ranks FIU among the top 20 public universities contributing to the public good.

Job Summary

 

This role leads in the development, production and distribution of content, with an emphasis on showcasing team, student-athlete, coach and staff stories both on and off the field in short- and long-form video, photography, graphics and other engaging methods. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Lead the recruitment, training and management of full- and part-time creative content staff members.
• Serve as the primary creative content producer for football as well as overseeing all other sports as well.
• In conjunction with the Director of Digital Strategy, enhance the creative mission and vision of the athletic department while maintaining a consistent, unique brand identity and growing social media engagement and brand awareness.
• Ensure fiscal responsibility while also identifying additional revenue opportunities through creative content creation.
• Oversee various content productions, including cinematic productions, player introductions, long- and short-form content series, promotional videos and commercials, season highlight and recruiting videos.
• Produce, coordinate and execute filming of content series, interviews, press conferences, etc., to include directing, set-up, lighting, sound and camera operations.
• Logistically plan for and produce stories and feature content against sensitive timelines.
• Conceptualize, shoot and edit video for social media and FIUSports.com. Archive and organize footage on department-used storage systems.
• Work in a highly collaborative fashion with all brand advancement staff (communications, social media, marketing, promotions, broadcasting and live productions) in the creation, planning and execution of creative content for various distribution channels.
• Collaborate with the Van Wagner partnership team to ensure contractual sponsorship assets associated with creative content are fulfilled throughout the course of the year. Also pitch new activations to the Van Wagner team to help increase potential revenue opportunities on social/digital media.
• Assist with the planning, design, direction and oversight of all video services unit technical operations.
• Adheres to all State of Florida, University, NCAA, Sun Belt Conference, and department rules and regulations. Reports any known NCAA violations or concerns to the Director of Athletic Compliance. Must attend NCAA compliance training every year.

Minimum Qualifications

 

Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and four (4) years of experience or Master's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and two (2) years of appropriate experience.

Desired Qualifications

 

• Experience managing or overseeing interns, part-time and/or full-time staff.
• Demonstrated experience with professional and broadcast-level video acquisition and production tools (i.e. cameras, professional lighting instruments, media recorders and editors).
• Hands-on experience creating content for social media platforms and other new media delivery channels.
• Excellent organizational, attention to detail, written and verbal communication skills with proficiency on computer applications to execute and deliver completed projects within time-sensitive deadlines.
• Experience with Cinema, DSLR and other relevant formats of cameras and equipment, Adobe Creative Suite and other image productions software.

Job Category

 

Administrative

Advertised Salary

  $70,000 - $80,000

Work Schedule

 

• Begin time: 8:30 AM
• End time: 5:00 PM

Pre-Employment Requirements

 

• Driver's License Check
• Fingerprinting Check
• Expanded Background Check

Other Information

 

• Ability to work evenings and weekends.
• Ability to travel locally and nationally.
• Ability to work flexible hours as needed.

How To Apply

 

Current Employee

As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in " My Applications". 

_ To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing. _

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process.  It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

How To Apply

 

Prospective Employee

If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in " My Applications". 

_ To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing. _

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment.  Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

Disclosures

 

Clery Notice

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, the University Police department at Florida International University provides information on crimes statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, crime reporting, and other related issues for the past three (3) calendar years. The FIU Annual Security report is available online at: https://police.fiu.edu/download/annual-security-fire-safety-report/.

To obtain a paper copy of the report, please visit the FIU Police Department located at 885 SW 109th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33199 (PG5 Market Station).

 

Pay Transparency

Florida International University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.  However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of  their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor¿s legal duty to furnish information.

 

_ FIU is an equal opportunity provider and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, religion, age, disability, national origin, marital status, and veteran status in its programs and activities. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination contact FIU¿s Title IX Coordinator and Director of the Office of Civil Rights Compliance and Accessibility at 305.348.2785 or email ocrca@fiu.edu. _

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