• Assistant Director of Creative Services

    Montana State University (Bozeman, MT)


    Position Details

    Position Information

    Announcement Number STAFF - VA - 25383

    For questions regarding this position, please contact:

    Brian Morse at [email protected]

     

    Classification Title Media/Info Spec

     

    Working Title Assistant Director of Creative Services

    Brief Position Overview

    The Assistant Director of Creative Services is responsible for promoting the philosophy and objectives of the intercollegiate athletics program. This shall include adhering to the principles of the Athletic Department’s Mission Statement, Core Values, Policies and Procedures, as well as the rules and regulations of the University, the Big Sky Conference and the NCAA .

     

    Position Number 4M0115

     

    Department Athletics

     

    Division Athletics

     

    Appointment Type Classified

     

    Contract Term Fiscal Year

     

    Semester

     

    If other, specify From date

     

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    FLSA Non-Exempt

     

    Union Affiliation FOCUS-MFPE

     

    FTE 1.0

     

    Benefits Eligible Eligible

     

    Salary $23.55 per hour, commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications

     

    Contract Type Classified Salary

     

    If other, please specify

     

    Recruitment Type Open

    Position Details

    General Statement

    The Assistant Director of Creative Services is a support role for all content related to promoting the athletic department and individual teams through video, print & electronic outlets. Member of the athletic department External team.

     

    Duties and Responsibilities

    Video Content Creation:

    + Brainstorm, produce and implement creative video content including but not limited to game recaps, short-form social media videos, in-venue videoboard content, GIFs, student-athlete feature stories, recruiting content, etc. Capture high quality video content at games, practices, & events for all sports teams at MSU . Follow social media trends in order to create relevant, targeted content.

    + Collaborate with Digital Content staff to ensure consistency of quality across content for all MSU sports. Work internally and with external vendors to ensure overall scope and brand of the athletic department is well represented.

    Assist with Intern Education & Leadership:

    + Mentor & assist interns during office hours, practices & games. Lead occasional workshops on video-specific topics to continue intern education. Conduct research on new & emerging best practices in the industry and bring these ideas to interns & full-time staff to continue to develop departmental knowledge.

    Asset Management:

    + Maintain organized file & folder structure for all video content on shared platforms (local servers and cloud-based server). Organize, log & melt all game footage shortly after each game. Assist with rolling organization of archives from previous seasons to ensure search ability & efficient structure.

    Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

    + A Bachelor’s degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

    + At least one year of full-time/or two years of internship experience in the sports information field and experience in operations and digital marketing.

    + Demonstrated aptitude in film editing, Adobe Creative Suite, Graphic Design, Live sports film experience.

    + Demonstrated experience interacting with a broad constituency using excellent interpersonal communications skills, both written and customer service skills.

    + Demonstrated knowledge of basic NCAA rules and regulations.

    Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

    + Working knowledge of Adobe After Effects & ability to build motion graphics.

    + Experience creating long-form video content.

    + A working understanding of social media strategy & management.

    + Strong working knowledge of cinema and mirrorless cameras & Adobe Premiere (or equivalent) editing software.

    + A working understanding of social media platforms & proven ability to create platform-specific content (Instagram, X, Facebook, etc.).

    + Strong organization & communication skills.

    + Creative, dedicated & motivated; able to prioritize and meet deadlines.

    + Experience working within a collegiate athletic department.

    + Demonstrated knowledge of basic Big Sky Conference rules and regulations.

    + Demonstrated problem solving skills.

     

    The Successful Candidate Will

    Position Special Requirements/Additional Information

    This position may require occasional mandatory overtime, particularly during peak periods, and employees are expected to work the necessary hours to meet operational needs. Overtime will be paid at a rate of 1.5 times the regular hourly rate, in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act.

     

    This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

    Physical Demands

    + Extended periods of moving about athletics facilities.

    + Exposure to all weather conditions for extended periods of time.

     

    To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

     

    This position has supervisory duties? Yes

     

    Posting Detail Information

     

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    Applications will be:

    Screening of applications will begin on June 10, 2025; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.

     

    Special Instructions

    EEO Statement

    Montana State University is an equal opportunity employer. MSU does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law.

     

    In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference, please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile.