Director, Creative Video
EXPIRED

Stanford University

Stanford, CA

Posted Date: Apr 17, 2024

Expired Date: Jul 23, 2024

QUALIFICATION

  • Salary Expectation
    Unknown
  • Years of Experience
    Not provided
  • Work Type
    Full-time

ABOUT PROGRAM

About the Job
Job Description

Welcome to Stanford’s Department of Athletics, Physical Education and Recreation (“DAPER”), the premier intercollegiate athletics program in the country. With an unparalleled record of 134 NCAA team championships, we are the proud Home of Champions. Our success isn’t just measured in trophies; it’s reflected in the passion of our nearly 900 student-athletes competing across 36 intercollegiate varsity teams. It resonates in our unwavering support for the university’s physical education, recreation, and wellness initiatives. At Stanford, we don’t just embrace excellence; we define it. We don’t just nurture champions; we create them. Our actions are guided by the core tenets of DAPER culture, “The DAPER Way,” which are: Embrace Scholar Athleticism, Pursue and Revere Excellence, Lead with Courage, and Work Cohesively.

At DAPER, we firmly believe that diverse teams make better decisions, foster innovation, and drive success for everyone involved. We celebrate differences in abilities, backgrounds, and perspectives, recognizing the rich tapestry that fuels our excellence. We are committed to fostering an environment of belonging where every voice is heard, valued, and respected. Your unique perspective is not just welcomed; it’s essential to our continued growth and success. So, if you think you have what it takes, but don't necessarily meet every single point on the job description, please still get in touch. We'd love to have a chat and see if you could be a great add to our team.

The Stanford University Department of Athletics, Physical Education and Recreation (DAPER) is currently accepting applications for a Director of Creative Video. Reporting to the Associate Athletics Director, Marketing, this position will help lead and manage the Creative Video staff, providing strategic vision and oversight of creative video content produced for all social media platforms, brand marketing and product advertising commercials, and other creative assets. In collaboration with Marketing, Digital Strategy, Graphic Design and Communications teams, this role will support all Stanford Athletics efforts to attract, excite, and communicate with fans, followers and prospective student-athletes; create content that follows and amplifies our 36 Division I varsity programs; build brand affinity for Stanford Athletics; highlight program stories and narratives; and support revenue generating efforts. Successful execution of this role will enhance and protect the Stanford Athletics brand, celebrating our rich history while enticing fans, the local community, and elite prospective student-athletes to join us on The Farm. This is a full-time, exempt position.

Summary of essential job functions:

  • Provide strategic leadership and management of the Creative Video team, including scheduling, project management, timely feedback, product education, and talent development.
  • Capture and produce video content for a select number of varsity athletics programs, including event highlights, student-athlete features, revenue generation-supporting content, and occasional recruiting support.
  • Oversee creative content for videos produced for all social media platforms, promotional videos, highlight videos and recruiting videos.
  • Consistently communicate with coaches and other varsity program staff, understanding individual program needs and circumstances while setting video support expectations in adherence to the overall content strategy.
  • Contribute to the creation of a coordinated annual, monthly, and weekly content calendars to promote Stanford Athletics and its 36 varsity sports on all social media platforms to enhance the Cardinal brand for current and prospective fans, donors and student-athletes.
  • Support the implementation of, and evergreen commitment to, the Stanford Athletics brand campaign and guidelines, ensuring all video elements have a consistent look and feel, from visual imagery to content tone and cadence.
  • Support the recruitment, training and oversight of Creative Video interns.
  • Assist with the organization of the Creative Video department space, maintaining equipment and enforcing equipment usage guidelines.
  • Maintain a thorough working knowledge of all requisite software applications relative to video production and motion graphics and have the ability to put this knowledge into practice in the creation of Athletics video content.

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