Assistant Director of Video Production - 997781

Title: Assistant Director of Video Production - 997781

Position Number:  997781

Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience 

Department Summary:

Drake University's Athletics Department competes in the Missouri Valley Conference at the NCAA Division I level. Bulldog student-athletes thrive in the classroom and their respective field of play. Drake Athletics sport programs are considered Des Moines’ Hometown Team.

The department culture is predicated on a common value statement known as The Bulldog Way written by coaches, staff, and student-athletes. This intentional commitment to a championship culture is led by integrity, excellence, wanting the best for and best from one another, and aspiring to greatness provides a foundation for student-athletes, coaches, and athletics staff to study, work, and play.

Job Summary:

Drake Athletics is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the opening of Assistant Director of Video Production. Reporting to the Director of Video Production, the Assistant Director will assist with day-to-day operations of Drake University Video Production, primarily in support of ESPN+ and In-Venue presentations. The Assistant Director will also setup shows, train and supervise student production crew, and assist with creation of in-venue and team video content. This position will work nights, weekends, and possibly holidays. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Title: Assistant Director of Video Production - 997781

Position Number:  997781

Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience 

Department Summary:

Drake University's Athletics Department competes in the Missouri Valley Conference at the NCAA Division I level. Bulldog student-athletes thrive in the classroom and their respective field of play. Drake Athletics sport programs are considered Des Moines’ Hometown Team.

The department culture is predicated on a common value statement known as The Bulldog Way written by coaches, staff, and student-athletes. This intentional commitment to a championship culture is led by integrity, excellence, wanting the best for and best from one another, and aspiring to greatness provides a foundation for student-athletes, coaches, and athletics staff to study, work, and play.

Job Summary:

Drake Athletics is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the opening of Assistant Director of Video Production. Reporting to the Director of Video Production, the Assistant Director will assist with day-to-day operations of Drake University Video Production, primarily in support of ESPN+ and In-Venue presentations. The Assistant Director will also setup shows, train and supervise student production crew, and assist with creation of in-venue and team video content. This position will work nights, weekends, and possibly holidays. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• One (1) year working within collegiate or professional athletics in a live production environment, including a demonstrated knowledge of video content creation.
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Commitment to the standards set forth by Drake University and the NCAA
• Valid driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications:

• One (1) year of production experience that meets established ESPN+/MVC broadcast minimums.
• Knowledge of in-venue productions, including creation of videos such team intros and animations
• Previous experience of setting up, directing, and producing soccer, volleyball, and softball strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of Ross Carbonite and XPression, VIZRT TriCaster and 3Play preferred
• Knowledge of Daktronics Display Studio and Venus Control Suite
• One (1) year of working in sports video production with a demonstrated knowledge of video lighting and composition, filming, non-linear editing, color grading, and audio mixing.
• One (1) year experience with Adobe Creative Suite, Adobe Premiere, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe After Effects required.
• Ability to work nights and weekends

Job Duties:

• 40% - Produce/Direct Drake Athletics on ESPN+ with supervision of student staff. Will also support events including, but not limited to – Drake Relays, Iowa High School State Track, Drake and High School Graduations. - (Essential)
• 30% - Managing in-venue production and/or videoboard production for designated events - (Essential)
• 15% - Oversight of student staff with responsibilities for hiring, training, scheduling, and evaluating job performance - (Essential)
• 10% - Independently work to develop and create content to support in-venue production, broadcast, and department needs. - (Essential)
• 5% - Other duties as assigned - (Essential)

Salary and Benefits:

At Drake, we are proud to offer our employees, their spouses, and eligible dependents a comprehensive benefits package, which includes a wide range of core benefits, perks, and discounts. If you are exploring a job with Drake University, we invite you to spend a little time with our Drake Benefits Guide 2025. One of our popular policies provides a tuition waiver for Drake employees, their spouses, and eligible dependents. Drake also participates in not one, but two tuition exchange programs available to dependent children. Tuition Benefits

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Applicants will be asked to complete the online application through Drake's job board and provide: a resume/cv, a cover, contact information for three references, and a director/producer demo reel if available.

Have Questions?

Question about the application process, working at Drake, reasonable accommodations, benefits, or additional information about Drake or Des Moines, Iowa may be directed to Drake Human Resources. You can best reach us at jobs@drake.edu .

All job offers are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check, satisfactory reference checks, and proof of work authorization.

Review of Applications Begins:

A review of applications will begin immediately. This position will remain open until filled.

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