Performs assigned duties and projects to further enhance the brand of ACU Athletics including but not limited to; create and edit high-quality video content for social media and venue videoboards, collaborating with staff and coaches to execute and meet departmental brand standards, working on a wide range of creative projects using Adobe software programs and additional responsibilities assigned by the Assistant AD for Communications/Creative Services. The position works closely with a team of administrators, professional staff, and undergraduate students. The Director of Creative Video is a 12-month full-time appointment and the position comes with a competitive salary and benefit package.
ACU is affiliated with the fellowship of the Church of Christ. This position requires the employee to be a professing Christian and to be willing to support the Christian mission of ACU.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Plan, conceptualize, film and edit creative video content for daily marketing of athletics programs and events;
Regularly produce video content for home events, social media and the athletics website;
Assist in maintaining department’s vision for social media platforms;
Collaborate with Media Relations Team to maintain a content calendar for internal and external promotional efforts;
Provide insight to push department forward with emerging trends in social, digital media, as well as in-venue entertainment;
Strategize with staff on creative direction to meet departmental brand standards;
Perform other duties as assigned by the Assistant AD for Communications/Creative Services.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university;
Knowledge of DSLR cameras, Black magic, Adobe Creative Suite, Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Lightroom, Adobe Media Encoder, XPression CG and Graphics;
Desire to continue building a skill set with education and training;
Demonstrated excellent written and oral communication skills;
Demonstrated excellent organizational skills, and great attention to detail;
Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment;
Ability and willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as needed;
Ability to maintain a valid state issued driver’s license.
All applicants interested in the position should submit a cover letter, resume, portfolio and three professional references to Quintin Payton, Senior Associate AD for Brand Development and Fan Experience by email to quintin.payton@acu.edu. Include your full name and position title in the Subject line. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Abilene Christian University, a NCAA Division I institution and member of the Western Athletic Conference (WAC). Wildcats Athletics is a not for profit corporation which was organized in 1919 to foster the development of intercollegiate athletics in conjunction with the educational activities of Abilene Christian University. Wildcats Athletics operates the varsity intercollegiate programs (17 programs) of Abilene Christian University. With a total enrollment of over 5,700 students ACU is affiliated with the fellowship of the Church of Christ. All applicants must be in support of the Christian mission and purpose of Abilene Christian University while employed by the university.