Assistant Director of Athletic Communications

The Assistant Director of Athletic Communications will report to the Director of Athletics Communications, will be responsible for the production of ESPN+ broadcasts, creation of Screaming Eagles Arena audio/visual content, and other creative services needed for Athletics and Screaming Eagles Arena.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Oversight of USI's live video production on ESPN+ to include pre-production and/or directing of live streamed events.
• Hire, train, and evaluate student video production staff that will be responsible for directing, producing, camera operation, graphics and replay duties in-game.
• Work with Assistant Athletics Director for Development and Director of Athletics Marketing and Fan Engagement to develop and implement a comprehensive digital marketing and creative services plan in collaboration with the athletics marketing, strategic communications, sponsorships, and development staffs that will increase awareness, drive attendance and revenue, and promote the brand of USI and Athletics and USI.
• Produce creative video content for the athletic department (i.e. highlight reels, video interviews). Content will be distributed via USIScreamingEagles.com, Athletics’ social media and traditional media outlets. Archive and log video content.
• Produce fan engagement videos, as well as animated and graphic video content for in-venue videoboards. Occasionally shoot photos.
• Work with the School of Liberal Arts to develop and coordinate internship program that will provide USI students with an experiential learning opportunity in development of creative content and digital marketing.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in sports communication or a related field.
• 2-3 years of experience in live and recorded athletic video production. Work as a graduate assistant or undergraduate may be considered.
• Knowledge of trends in the industry, and techniques and principles of camera operations, staging, lighting, audio recording and formatting of studio and location video shoots.
• Knowledge of various video production and editing software programs.
• Knowledge of social media platforms and the latest trends and best practices for multimedia applications.