Assistant Director of Media Production

The University of Tennessee Foundation, Inc (UTFI) invites applications and nominations to fill the position of Assistant Director of Media Production for the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Reporting to the Director of Digital Advertising and Media, the Assistant Director of Media Production is responsible for supporting and advancing the Division of Advancement’s communications strategy with a primary focus on photography and video production in support of fundraising, alumni and donor engagement, stewardship, and student engagement. 

This role will lead the creation of high-quality visual storytelling that strengthens the university’s brand and reputation.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

Video and Photography Production: Leads the conceptualization, scripting, storyboarding, production, and post-production of video projects supporting Advancement priorities. Plans, directs, and produces photography for Advancement initiatives, ensuring cohesive and compelling visual storytelling across platforms. Supports visual media production for the It Takes a Volunteer comprehensive fundraising campaign, developing campaign-driven video and photography assets across platforms. 

Production Planning and Asset Management: Advises partners on visual approach, production feasibility, and best practices to ensure strong creative outcomes within scope and resources. Helps plan and execute coordinated, cross-platform visual content strategies aligned with fundraising 

and engagement goals. Supports production planning workflows, timelines, and project coordination in partnership with the Project Management and Communications teams. Participates in integrated communications planning to align visual storytelling with broader campaign 

and content strategies. Oversees media organization, file delivery, and archival processes to ensure efficient storage, retrieval, and long-term asset management. Maintains and manages video and photography equipment, contributing to infrastructure planning, maintenance, and upgrades to improve efficiency and longevity 

Required Education and Experience 

The candidate who fills the Assistant Director of Media Production position is required to have: 

• Bachelor’s degree 

• 3+ years of professional experience with demonstrated responsibility in video production, or photography. 1+ years of professional experience with Master’s degree <