Athletics Video Production and Content Manager - Communications Specialist 2

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Working Title:

Athletics Video Production and Content Manager - Communications Specialist 2

Institution:

St. Cloud State University

Classification Title:

Information Officer 2

Bargaining Unit / Union:

214: Minnesota Association of Professional Employees

City:

St. Cloud

FLSA:

Non Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Full time

Employment Condition:

Classified - Unlimited

Salary Range:

$25.29 - $36.71

Job Description

The salary range for this position is $28.82 - $42.31/hourly

The Video Production and Content Manager oversees all Athletic Department video board show staffing, sponsorship fulfillment, equipment and content management along with streaming of Huskies athletic events. The individual will assist in managing the athletics brand, including the creation of content for video boards, digital marketing, digital media, and social media initiatives.  He/she will also be responsible for the recruitment, management and scheduling of student staff for event coverage of video boards and web streaming productions.  This position works collaboratively with St. Cloud State’s Husky Productions to maximize television coverage and storylines for internal and external audiences. The Manager will be a point of contact with St. Cloud State Sports Properties and corporate partners for collection, placement and management of digital assets.

• Engineer and manage the streaming and in-game video board production of all home athletics events. Organize, set-up, test, troubleshoot, fix, and tear down all equipment used to ensure videoboard and live stream broadcasts operate successfully for athletic home events. Adhere to conference regulations for web streaming and official replay demands. Direct live on-air and/or videoboard broadcasts in designated sports. Recruit, manage and schedule student workers for event coverage for video board and web streaming productions – including payroll tracking.

• Oversee the production of athletic multimedia content. Conceptualize, produce, shoot, and edit video content for SCSU Athletics web, digital media and scoreboard properties, including highlight, game day, and hype videos. Create journalistic, publicity, highlight and other featured multi-media content, including motion graphics for in-game scoreboard and web properties.  Work with external team to coordinate and produce all video content for promotional, branding, and sponsorship purposes. Assist with communication to St. Cloud State Sports Properties (Learfield) and corporate partners for collection, placement and management of digital assets.

• Serve as a liaison to campus partners, including but not limited to Husky Productions, University Communications, and Information Technology. Assist with efforts to improve production quality of video streams utilizing existing and new technological infrastructures. Manage all current equipment and work with campus partners on video production equipment design, implementation, maintenance, and new technology/upgrades. Plan ahead to anticipate future technology and production needs of athletic department. 

• Communicate and collaborate with a variety of St. Cloud State University athletics staff and coaches to assist with the strategic plan of the department and its 17 sport programs. Work with Athletics External Operations to handle content and footage requests from internal and external organizations. Oversee athletics video archives as appropriate.

• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• At least two years of experience in communications, graphic arts/design, media, marketing or related field. Doctorate degree may substitute for two years of experience; master’s degree may substitute for 18 months of experience; bachelor’s degree may substitute for one year of experience; associate’s degree may substitute for six months of experience.

• Knowledge of a variety of media specifications, formats and requirements, including skills in video and audio production (including pre and postproduction).

• Strong proficiency in non-linear video editing and graphic software including Adobe Creative Suite and video production/motion graphics software including, but not limited to, Premiere, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and After Effects.

• Familiarity with tapeless HD workflows. Extensive knowledge of video codecs and formats, along with knowledge of digital and DSLR camera equipment.

• Operational knowledge of Motion Rocket video control system or similar system, video switc