Creative Content Specialist/Videographer

Hours per week

40

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday 8AM – 5PM
Evenings, weekend work depending on sport schedule
Ability to travel as required.

Work Location

Chapel Hill, NC

Position Location

North Carolina, US

Hiring Range

$35,880 – $47,500

Pay Band Information

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Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

The Department of Athletics exists to provide educational and athletic opportunities to young men and women, to provide an environment for student-athletes to learn, advance and excel both academically and athletically, and to serve the interests of the University by complimenting and enhancing its diversity and quality of life. Through its athletic programs, the University seeks to unite alumni, faculty, administration and students in a common shared experience. The governing unit within the Department of Athletics is the Director’s Office, which is the administrative office and clearinghouse for the entire Department of Athletics, and promotes the department’s guiding principle of educating and inspiring through athletics. This unit provides support to administrators, coaches, staff members and student-athletes in order to provide and promote a premier intercollegiate athletic program for The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The Department of Athletics is a highly visible public relations arm of The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, with statewide, national and international recognition.

Position Summary

The Creative Content Specialist/Videographer brainstorms, records and edits video to contribute to the overall creative video needs for the University of North Carolina Athletic Department, specifically for assigned Olympic sports teams. The position will lead the creation and coordination of creative video content for use on social media, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat and other platforms for multiple teams and programs. This person with cover events and produce features, and will maximize engagement to advance the brand. The position will play an integral role in the communications, marketing, development and creative efforts for the Department of Athletics. This position will report to the Assistant Athletic Director of Creative Services and Athletic Communications.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a discipline related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in a discipline related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience.
Substantial experience work in social media communications.
Strong written and verbal communications skills.
Experience in managing multiple social media accounts on multiple platforms.
Ability to create and publish original, high-quality content.
Outstanding organizational skills, including a strong design sense and close attention to detail.
Proficient in Microsoft word, Excel, PowerPoint.
Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

The ideal candidate would have 2-3 years of experience in college athletics content creation at the Division I level. This experience would include video content acquisition and editing, still and motion graphics creation and social media distribution expertise.
Knowledge of and compliance with NCAA, ACC and institutional rules that relate to this position.

Required Licenses/Certifications