Director of Video Production | Drake University Athletics Department

Des Moines, Iowa, Drake Athletics is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the opening of Director of Video Production. Reporting to the Senior Associate Athletic Director for External Operations, this position leads the day-to-day operations of Drake University Video Production, primarily in support of ESPN+ and In-Venue presentations. The Director supervises the Assistant Director of Video Production, student staff, and contracted services. The primary responsibility is successfully delivering productions on the Valley on ESPN and in-venue productions. This includes creation of videos such as team intros, animations, graphics and features. Other duties include development and creation of videos to assist in revenue generation and branding to tell the Bulldog Athletics story through video production. In addition, the Director of Video Production works with university and community entities on production needs hosted in the Drake Athletics campus. This position will work nights, weekends, and possibly holidays. Other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree required. • Two (2) years of previous production experience in athletic video production that meets established ESPN+/MVC broadcast minimums is required, preferably within collegiate or professional athletics . • Ability to produce and direct broadcasts for The Valley on ESPN. • In-Arena video board production experience. • Experience with Ross Carbonite switchers, NewTek/VIZRT Tricaster switchers, NewTek 3Play replay system and Ross XPression graphics strongly preferred. • Knowledge of Daktronics Display Studio and Venus Control Suite preferred. • Strong communication and organizational skills. • Commitment to the standards set forth by Drake University and the NCAA. • Ability to work nights and weekends. • Valid driver’s license. Preferred Qualifications: • Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations. • Knowledge of in-venue productions, including two (2) years of experience in the creation of videos such as team intros, animations and features, to potentially include sponsorship fulfillment during home athletic events. • Three (3) years of working in sports video production with a demonstrated knowledge of video lighting and composition, filming, non-linear editing, color grading, and audio mixing required. • Three (3) years of experience with Adobe Creative Suite, Adobe Premiere, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe After Effects required. • Experience with developing and creating video content for social media in support of revenue generation goals. Related sports content creation experience, including creative storytelling and demonstrated knowledge of photography preferred. • Three (3) years of experience working in athletics at a college/university or comparable preferred.