Responsibilities

• Conceptualize, shoot and edit original creative video for Northwestern varsity sport programs, including content for various social media platforms, and in-venue video boards.
• Collaborate and assist with video production for Northwestern athletics.
• Work with other units within external affairs department, including marketing and athletic communications, to plan and execute content that meets department goals and objectives.
• Designs and creates motion and still graphics using Adobe Creative Suite or other related software to create a dynamic branded appearance for use in-venue, online and television video content.
• Assists with control room production of live sporting events and web streaming to increase exposure for Northwestern’s athletic program.
• Travel with Northwestern teams to select road contests; shoot and edit video of games and feature stories for television shows and department website.
• Responsible for adhering to all Department and University continuing education initiatives and required certifications and trainings.
• Responsible for adhering to all Department and University policies and procedures, as well as the rules, regulations, bylaws and interpretations of the Big Ten Conference, CSC, and the NCAA.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or higher degree; OR appropriate combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 1-3 years professional experience in creative video production, including lighting, shooting, editing and post-production work.
• Minimum of 1-3 years professional experience with the design and creation of motion and still graphics.
• Minimum of 1-3 years professional experience with video production software, including the Adobe Creative Suite or other related software.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others and effectively interact and establish engaging relationships with a wide variety of constituents.
• Ability to work efficiently on short deadlines, including balancing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Working knowledge of video control room and live sporting event production, including experience operating switcher board, replay and graphics machines preferred.

Preferred

• Experience in a collegiate or professional athletics setting preferred.
• Knowledge of rules and regulations of the NCAA, CSC, Big Ten Conference and Northwestern University preferred