Director of Creative Content
| Company | Louisiana State University (LSU) |
|---|---|
| Location | Baton Rouge, LA, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Mid Level, Senior |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Graphic Design, Multimedia, Animation, Film, or similar field of study
- Three years of experience
- Strong understanding of production/post-production process
- Experience in video production & non-linear editing
- Previously held positions which included supervisory and managerial responsibilities
- Working knowledge and experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, Photoshop, After Effects, etc.) and Apple computers
- Working knowledge of video production equipment; operating cameras, microphones, tripods, stabilizers, etc.
- Proven content creation skills in a high paced, demanding professional setting
- Understanding of and alignment with the Core Values of LSU Athletics
Responsibilities
- Responsible for covering LSU Athletics sporting events, shooting and editing both short and long-form video content pieces, sponsored and promotional videos, PSA’s, and other similar projects
- Responsible for developing original ideas to produce engaging and effective video content using all available resources
- Able to guide a project from original concept through production to edit/completion in a timely manner and based on specific requirements and due dates
- Schedules, manages and prioritizes projects
- Creates video content from home and away contests, practices and special events for assigned sport team(s)
- Maintains consistent relationships with assigned sport team(s)
- Develops creative that reflects the LSU Athletics brand and are consistent with the department’s communications goals
- Oversees full-time staff including scheduling and preparation for events, announcements and releases
- Assigns projects, review and approve work and assist in the professional and technical development of full-time staff
- Ensure all goals and standards are adhered to before publishing content
- Responsible for the oversight of Olympic Sport creative content, which includes but is not limited to attending sport-specific meetings, assigning projects, providing feedback on projects prior to publication, scheduling, setting deadlines, creating tutorials and furthering education
- Advances and supports LSU and Athletics Department initiatives through personal participation in educational and developmental opportunities
Preferred Qualifications
- Five years experience
- Experience with professional or collegiate sports teams
- Motion graphic design