ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, DIGITAL MEDIA, Marketing & Video Production

Boston University

Boston, MA

Full Time

Mid Level

10 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

The Assistant Director of Digital Media produces digital photo and video content for the Department of Athletics, with the primary focus to increase visibility and advance its mission. Reporting to the Assistant Athletic Director of Community Engagement & Video Production within the Department of Athletics marketing communications office, this position has an integral role in all digital photo and video projects for communications campaigns across web and social assets. The role involves scheduling and executing video shoots, working with colleagues and subjects to shape messaging, and assisting with scripting and content creation to support the Department of Athletics projects. The position is essential in implementing strategic campaigns involving digital photo and video components, from concept to production, ensuring alignment with the BU Athletics brand.

Key Responsibilities

Schedule and execute video shoots, working with internal and external subjects to shape messaging, style, and scope of video projects.
Draft scripts and other written content in support of the Department of Athletics projects.
Implement strategic campaigns that involve digital photo and video components.
Work from concept and storyboarding to scheduling, scouting locations, obtaining permissions, filming, editing, and producing content that meets project objectives.
Envision and shape ideas generated from various constituents of the Department, working conceptually with the videographer and internal clients.
Design campaigns and provide technical expertise to translate concepts into digital deliverables.
Lead selected shoots, making real-time decisions during filming.
Make editing choices during post-production and collaborate with the Communications team and clients to ensure impactful results.

Requirements

B.A./B.S. degree required.
Three to five years of related work experience preferred.
Ability to schedule and execute video shoots and work with various stakeholders.
Experience in digital photo and video content creation, editing, and production.
Strong conceptual and storytelling skills for digital media projects.
Technical expertise in video editing and production processes.

Qualifications

B.A./B.S. degree

Working at Boston University

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

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