Football Creative Video Manager

EXPIRED

Requisition Number:

61307

Location:

Boulder, Colorado

City

Boulder

State

Colorado

Employment Type:

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Requisition Number:

61307

Location:

Boulder, Colorado

City

Boulder

State

Colorado

Employment Type:

University Staff

Schedule:

Full-Time

Posting Close Date:

24-Jan-2025

Date Posted:

10-Jan-2025

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Job Summary

The role of the Creative Video Manager is to assist the Colorado Football staff with video production as it pertains to social media, recruiting, internal, external and in-game needs. This position will work with the Creative Director and Football Director of Creative Services to follow all branding standards, styles and design executions. From a job flow perspective, this position will work directly with the Director Creative Services - Football, Football Senior Art Director, Digital Content Manager, and other various football staff members to complete all aforementioned activities to successfully complete a wide range of requests ensuring a consistent identity and tone. This position will also work directly with the football student intern team to focus on ideation and production of video projects.

The Creative Video Manager shall adhere to the principles of the Athletic Department’s Mission Statement, Diversity and Inclusion Mission Statement, Core Values, Policies and Procedures, as well as the rules and regulations of the University, the BIG XII Conference and the NCAA.

The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

As one of 34 U.S. public research institutions belonging to the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU)—and the only member in the Rocky Mountain region—our goal at CU Boulder is to directly affect Colorado communities through collaborative research, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Our faculty, staff, and students work with the broader community to establish outstanding connections that have lasting outcomes-both across Colorado and around the world.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Video Production

• Work closely with the Director Creative Services and football recruiting staff to plan, coordinate and complete a variety of football specific video projects to be used for program recruiting and fan engagement. Required skills will consist of a high level background in cinematography and editing. These projects will include, but not be limited to: recruiting visits, game day (home and away), practices, etc. This position will also be in charge of motion graphics, titles, logos, etc as it relates to football content and recruiting content.

Coordination with Football Creative Staff, Students, and Digital Content Manager

• This position will also work closely with the Digital Content Manager to plan and complete social media videos on time and on brand.
• Work closely with the football creative student intern program to complete all video projects ranging from short-form social media clips to larger long-form video projects. Supervise football student interns, including assigning projects and staying on brand.

Brand Management

• Work with the Creative Director and Director of Creative Services to ensure that all athletic department designed materials adhere to established department brand guidelines and current themes.
• Serve as a department resource for all questions related to design execution related to our brand guidelines.

File Management

• Use our CMS (Content Management Systems - Sony Ci and Asana) to organize, archive, prioritize and track workflow. Maintain an organized file database on a local server and on the cloud.

What We Can Offer

• The salary range for this position is $61,000 - $77,000 per year. Relocation assistance is available within department guidelines.

• Additional Athletics benefits include:

  • Athletic Event Tickets: Per Athletic Department Policy and NCAA regulations.
  • Nike Elite Employee Benefit: Per Nike Elite Policy.

Benefits

The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder.

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What We Require

• Bachelor’s degree in digital media or equivalent.
• Three years of directly related video experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute.
• Workday flexibility will be required as games and recruiting events often occur on weekends and/or after traditional work hours.
• This position may require travel to away games with the team.

What You Will Need

• High proficiency in Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, and other applicable Adobe design programs.
• High proficiency in cinematography.
• General knowledge of social media trends and strategies.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects.
• Ability to succeed in a fast paced, deadline driven environment.
• Candidate must demonstrate a dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

What We Would Like You to Have

• 3 years experience in sports video production.
• General football knowledge as it pertains to positions, verbiage, history, scheduling, etc.
• Sports specific digital media experience.
• Studio and action cinematography.
• Student Intern Management.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

1. A current resume.

2. A cover letter that specifically tells us how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities of the position.

3. (Optional) PDF Sample of Work/Portfolio.

4. (Optional) Portfolio link.

We may request references at a later time.

Please apply by January 24, 2025, for consideration.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs.

In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Essential Services

This position is designated “essential/critical services.” The incumbent is required to respond to requests for work during campus emergencies (snow, wind, rain, flood and any other natural or man-made event) and report to work for regularly assigned shifts during emergency campus closures.

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