Job Description

Position Summary

The creative video producer will handle the management and daily video operations of post-production video for the Department of Athletics. This position will be responsible for creating high-end features and stories that evoke emotion and inform a specific message, while providing creative input for post-production video branding needs. It is expected that the individual will serve as the lead for digital capturing and production and will interface with various internal and external constituencies including, but not limited to, Marketing, Communications, and the Owl Club. This position will play an integral role in creating game day tunnel/hype videos, feature stories, commercials, and other content for all athletics in-venue video boards and digital platform needs.

The ideal candidate will possess experience in filming and film editing, an interest in athletics, and be willing to work collaboratively within the Athletics Department and the Rice University community.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• 1 year experience working with filming, video production, and/or film editing
• Technical experience using digital media equipment, video creation, editing software, and/or digital media control software
• Knowledge in production techniques including videography, compression and file delivery
• Knowledge of camera, lighting, sound and editing
• Understanding of online video environment and online distribution
• Ability to adapt equipment setup and provide alternative setup or workarounds if necessary
• Interpersonal skills, judgment, and diplomacy required to interact effectively with and provide customer service to a broad audience
• Ability to work independently as well as effectively in a collaborative team environment
• Time management skills

Essential Functions

• Creates and / or edits raw video into a finalized format for a variety of web, broadcast and other communications projects and outlets
• Determines audio, music, and visual effects necessary to complete videos, arranging video clips into sequences, and using editing equipment
• Transcodes raw digital video into editable file formats, organizing and archiving video footage, and maintaining and cataloguing all productions
• Sets up and operates audio and video equipment such as microphones, lighting, video cameras, etc depending on specific projects
• Coordinates inventory of all audio and video equipment
• Performs all other duties as assigned

Additional Functions

• Conceptualizes, records, and edits professional video and motion graphics packages to serve the department's branding objectives
• Supports marketing campaigns through the development of video packages for online platforms that promote ticket sales, fundraising campaigns, upcoming events, and/or additional department initiatives
• Leads initiatives that showcase and promote the student-athlete experience and provide inside access to further a personal connection with fans
• Serves as the staff resource for the latest in video style, production, resolution, and mobile-compatibility strategy
• Hires, trains, and supervises students and interns
• Complies with all Rice University, Athletic Department, AAC, and NCAA

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