Director, Creative Video, Athletics

About Us

Are you ready to join a community leading in innovative teaching and learning? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With our growing enrollment and global reach, we are enjoying increased prominence among Georgia's colleges. We offer more than 150 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to over 43,000 students. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics also draw students from throughout the region and from 92 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, mission and values and rich benefits make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. Kennesaw State will exemplify the power and promise of a student-centered, research-driven university. Our institutional values are student-inspired, promise-fulfilling, true to ourselves, elevational, open and impact-generating. In addition, we support the University System of Georgia core values of accountability, excellence, integrity and respect. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University. Come to KSU and find your passion.

Location

Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.

Job Summary

Responsible for elevating the department's brand through innovative and engaging video content. Enhances the visibility and reputation of KSU Athletics by producing high-quality videos that capture the spirit and achievements of its programs, athletes, and events. Strategically plans, executes, and oversees all video production efforts, ensuring alignment with the department's marketing and promotional goals. Foster collaboration, manage resources effectively, and stay ahead of industry trends to expand the reach and impact of KSU Athletics.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Designs and oversees the athletic department's creative video projects, including highlight reels, interviews, behind-the-scenes features, athlete profiles, and branded content, ensuring they align with departmental branding
• Works with the department leaders to develop and implement a strategic video calendar
• Produces engaging video content that positively highlights KSU programs and Athletics initiatives
• Leads and directs creative shoots for video content creation
• Manages and organizes databases of creative video assets
• Researches digital advertising and media trends to find innovative video opportunities for revenue generation and external partnerships
• Develops partnerships with campus communications, Van Wagner's KSU Athletic Sponsorship team, and CUSA members
• Supervises and mentors assigned staff, including creative video students, ensuring the integration into the department's creative strategy
• Assists in creating content for ESPN+ broadcasts and studio shows
• Manages the budget for creative video projects
• Publishes content on designated social media platforms
• Expands the athletics brand and its reach through strategic use of creative video content
• Collaborates with athletics and university departments, as well as external partners, to maximize opportunities related to creative video
• Supports athletics NIL and individual recruiting efforts in compliance with NCAA and university guidelines and policies
  
  

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Communications, Media Production, Marketing, Graphic Design, or a related field.

Other Required Qualifications

Current, valid, and unrestricted driver's license

Required Experience

Four (4) years of relevant work experience in experience in video production, preferably within a collegiate athletics environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications

Advanced knowledge of and experience with creative software, including Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe After Effects, Media Encoder, Lightroom, and Bridge

Demonstrated understanding of social media trends and analytics

Proven ability to create digital and social media campaigns aimed at increasing fan attendance and generating revenue

Proficiency in creating engaging motion graphics and animations to enhance video content and captivate the audience

Understanding of search engine optimization (SEO) principles to optimize video content for discoverability and increased online visibility

Preferred Educational Qualifications

An advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field

Preferred Experience

Experience with web design, including proficiency in HTML and CSS

Abilities

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Able to create, utilize, and interpret brand standards

Able to perform detail-oriented work accurately and to communicate effectively with a diverse population

Able to learn new technologies and stay abreast of best practices in social media.

Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines

Skills

Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills

Highly proficient design skills and ability to collaborate with creative teams in the department

Proficiency as a cinematographer in both studio and live sporting event settings along with creative lighting and studio setup

Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite, Adobe Premiere, Media Encoder, Lightroom, Bridge, Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe After Effects)

Strong attention to detail, especially in managing and labeling footage, and follow up skills

Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.

For additional information or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, eeo@kennesaw.edu.

Other Information

This is a supervisory position.

This position does not have any financial responsibilities.

This position will be required to drive.

This role is considered a position of trust.

This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).

This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time

Background Check

• Standard Enhanced
• Education
• DMV
• 9 Panel Lab Drug Test
  
  

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening

results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.

All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.

https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf