Working Title: Creative Video Assistant (Part - Time)

State Role Title: Media Specialist I

Position Type: Part-time - Wage / Part-time Salaried

Position Status: Part-Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt: Eligible for Overtime

College/Division: Intercollegiate Athletics

Department: 300024 - Marketing/Promotions

Pay Rate: Hourly

Specify Range or Amount: $15.50 per hour

Is this a JMU only position? No

Is this a grant-funded position? No

Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? No

Beginning Review Date: 05/09/2025

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General Information:

James Madison University, a Division I Member of the NCAA and Sun Belt Conference is seeking a Creative Video Assistant. This position is a part-time position working 1500 hours over the period of one year with no benefits.
The Creative Video Assistant will report directly to the Director of Video Services and will serve as a vital part of the Creative Services team, assisting with the coverage of all 18 varsity sport programs to highlight the student-athlete experience and the Athletics department. Our team is looking for eager content producers with an eye for social media and a desire to grow their skills and work collaboratively with a team.

This position will be required to work in both an office setting as well as consistently contributing to the coverage of a variety of varsity sporting events. There is some potential for travel as needed by the department.

An online portfolio is required for consideration. The anticipated start date is late July or early August.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Social Video Content Production

• Assist in the development of creative concepts for short-form videos tailored for the department’s social media platforms - Facebook, Twitter (a.k.a. X), Instagram
• Collaborate with other members of the Creative Services team, as well as Fan Engagement and Communications to find new and creative ways to showcase and promote varsity teams
• Help to create and edit a variety of videos – short form, hype videos, cinematic recaps, player spotlights, uniform reveals, ticketing and promotional videos
• Helping to monitor social media trends and working to incorporate them into video content as needed

Event Coverage

• Serve as a videographer on the creative team, capturing high-quality footage of all home football games and a variety of Olympic varsity events

In-Venue Content Production

• Assist in the creation of content to be used on in-venue displays at events to include the shooting and editing of intro videos, in-game hypes, feature content, and interactive fan features

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• Previous experience in a creative/video department, either within collegiate athletics or a professional organization
• Knowledge of the video production process, with an emphasis on creative content creation
  • Shooting, editing, mirrorless camera operation, different lens types, proper filming techniques, lighting, audio, and post-production
• Experience with the Adobe Creative Suite with an emphasis on Premiere Pro and After Effects
• Dependability, consistency and willingness to take risks and learn new things.
• A highly motivated, energetic individual with the ability to manage multiple tasks on a tight timeline that includes weekend and evening work as needed
• A team player who gets along well with others and respects the departmental reporting structure.

Additional Posting Information:

An online portfolio is required for consideration. The portfolio link should provide work examples that are video related, or athletics video related.

Conditions of Employment:  

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.

This is a part-time wage position working up to an average of 29 hours per week over the course of a calendar year with no benefits.

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We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.

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