Producer/Director
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT
Full-time
Writing / Editing
Posted on April 11, 2024
Announcement
Details
Open Date
04/10/2024
Requisition Number
PRN38205B
Job Title
Producer/Director
Working Title
Assistant Director of Creative Video
Job Grade
E
FLSA Code
Executive
Patient Sensitive Job Code?
No
Standard Hours per Week
40
Full Time or Part Time?
Full Time
Shift
Day
Work Schedule Summary
VP Area
President
Department
00327 - Athletics Department
Location
Campus
City
Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment
External Posting
Pay Rate Range
DOE
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Job Summary
The Assistant Director of Creative Video will work as part of the creative team to ensure the production of high-quality, compelling videos and other creative audio and visual content for Utah Athletics. The Assistant Director of Creative Video will assist in determining the creative and visual storytelling direction for Utah Athletics and help push the Utah brand forward. Teamwork, communication, cinematography, and editing will be critical skills for this position. The Assistant Director of Creative Video will produce content for select Utah Athletics teams, including, but not limited to, highlight/interview packages, behind-the-scenes features, student-athlete profiles, long-form stories, other feature content, social media content, branded content, and fan engagement videos. This position will creatively tell the stories of a team's student-athletes and staff through various channels while constantly evaluating and enhancing content. Performs other duties as assigned.
An excellent benefits package is included (see https://www.hr.utah.edu/benefits/ for a full description of the benefits package):
This position will work with the creative team at Utah Athletics to generate fun, engaging, next-level video content for broadcast, venues, and social media. This position must work collaboratively across multiple departments, including marketing, communications, broadcast, branding, and team personnel while demonstrating proficiency and creativity in non-linear video editing, color correction, and sound design, using mainly Adobe Creative Suite. Proficiency as a cinematographer in both studio and live sporting event settings along with creative lighting and studio setup also will be required. This position will assist in the content creation for Utah Athletics Big 12 Now/ESPN+ broadcasts. Motion design and Adobe After Effects experience is preferred but not required. This position will require managing several tasks or projects simultaneously. Organization and ability to manage and label footage is critical. This position will require a flexible work schedule that will include nights, weekends, holidays, and occasional travel.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Communication, Journalism, or a related field, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience), plus three years of directly related experience in instructional or commercial television required.
Preferences
Type
Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Please provide a reel of your previous work
Additional Information
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.
All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO/AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu
https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Details
Open Date
04/10/2024
Requisition Number
PRN38205B
Job Title
Producer/Director
Working Title
Assistant Director of Creative Video
Job Grade
E
FLSA Code
Executive
Patient Sensitive Job Code?
No
Standard Hours per Week
40
Full Time or Part Time?
Full Time
Shift
Day
Work Schedule Summary
VP Area
President
Department
00327 - Athletics Department
Location
Campus
City
Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment
External Posting
Pay Rate Range
DOE
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Job Summary
The Assistant Director of Creative Video will work as part of the creative team to ensure the production of high-quality, compelling videos and other creative audio and visual content for Utah Athletics. The Assistant Director of Creative Video will assist in determining the creative and visual storytelling direction for Utah Athletics and help push the Utah brand forward. Teamwork, communication, cinematography, and editing will be critical skills for this position. The Assistant Director of Creative Video will produce content for select Utah Athletics teams, including, but not limited to, highlight/interview packages, behind-the-scenes features, student-athlete profiles, long-form stories, other feature content, social media content, branded content, and fan engagement videos. This position will creatively tell the stories of a team's student-athletes and staff through various channels while constantly evaluating and enhancing content. Performs other duties as assigned.
An excellent benefits package is included (see https://www.hr.utah.edu/benefits/ for a full description of the benefits package):
- Generous retirement plan
- Paid parental leave
- Excellent health insurance options that are both affordable and allow for access to care through the University of Utah health system
- Tuition benefits
- Options for short-term and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and HSA/FSA savings plans are available.
- Free Trax/UTA pass during employment
This position will work with the creative team at Utah Athletics to generate fun, engaging, next-level video content for broadcast, venues, and social media. This position must work collaboratively across multiple departments, including marketing, communications, broadcast, branding, and team personnel while demonstrating proficiency and creativity in non-linear video editing, color correction, and sound design, using mainly Adobe Creative Suite. Proficiency as a cinematographer in both studio and live sporting event settings along with creative lighting and studio setup also will be required. This position will assist in the content creation for Utah Athletics Big 12 Now/ESPN+ broadcasts. Motion design and Adobe After Effects experience is preferred but not required. This position will require managing several tasks or projects simultaneously. Organization and ability to manage and label footage is critical. This position will require a flexible work schedule that will include nights, weekends, holidays, and occasional travel.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Communication, Journalism, or a related field, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience), plus three years of directly related experience in instructional or commercial television required.
Preferences
Type
Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Please provide a reel of your previous work
Additional Information
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.
All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO/AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu
https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you have a Bachelor's degree in Communication, Journalism, or in a related field or equivalency (two years of experience is equal to one year of education)?
- Yes
- No
- * Please disclose any prior discipline or other consequences or sanctions imposed against you in connection with sexual harassment, other sexual misconduct, discrimination or retaliation.
(Open Ended Question)
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- List of References
- Applicant Document - Other
- Addendum to the University of Utah - Veteran Only - Call 801.581.2169 after submission
- Appropriate discharge document (such as a DD-214 – Member Copy 4) – Veteran Only – Call 801.581.2169
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