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Drake University is hiring for the position of Director of Athletics Video Production. This position will report directly to the Associate Athletics Director for External Affairs. Supervises the Assistant Director of Video Production, student staff, and contracted services. The bulk of the responsibilities are executing productions on the Valley on ESPN and in-venue productions. In addition, work with university and community entities on production needs hosted in the Drake Athletics campus. Other duties include development and creation of videos to assist in revenue generation and branding telling the Bulldog Athletics story through video production. Oversight of live web streaming, including pre-production prep, setup of equipment, troubleshooting, producing/directing games, scheduling of student staff, training student staff, scheduling talent. Oversight of in-venue productions, including creation of videos, scoreboard graphics, and features for sponsorship fulfillment during home athletic events Development and creation of videos to assist in revenue generation and branding, graphic design and web features, and other creative needs for the athletic department. Also responsible for post-production and general media needs. Support additional events hosted in the Knapp Center, Drake Stadium, and future Community Stadium requiring production services (i.e. University events, DMPS High School graduations, State Track meet). Liaison to manage large file and network infrastructure within the Knapp Center and Drake Stadium, primary point person with Valley on ESPN, Mediacom, and other partner agencies. Supervise one full-time staff member and student staff. Hire contractors for production events, as needed.

A bachelor's degree is required and a master's degree is preferred. At least two years of experience in athletic video production is required. Applicant must have experience in producing live web streams for streaming on the Valley on ESPN (ESPN3 and ESPN+); in-arena video board production; experience using Adobe Creative Suite, including Adobe Premiere and Adobe After Effects; knowledge of Daktronics, newTek Tricaster and 3-Play, Xpression graphics and Ross switchers; and experience in graphic design and animation and the use of lighting equipment and audio equipment. Candidate must be able to work some holidays, weekends and evening hours.