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Position Summary:
This position is responsible for leading the creative direction and content for Colorado State Athletics video production. Individual is responsible for collaborating with internal and external constituency groups to identify stories; utilizing existing and emerging video technologies; instituting best practices; developing unit workflows; and cultivating fan engagement and affinity through compelling video and digital media content as assigned. Position will lead game-day video production including the in-venue broadcast and streaming.

Essential Duties:
Video Production
- Provide creative direction and content for Colorado State Athletics video production
- Collaborate with internal and external constituent groups to identify stories that promote the Colorado State Athletics brand and cultivate fan engagement and affinity through effective storytelling.
- Utilize existing and emerging video production technologies, institute best practices and develop unit workflows to produce ample and timely content.
- Lead the Broadcast and Creative Video Services team, which includes student staff, assign projects, and assist with day-to-day videography projects and responsibilities.
- Produce and distribute video packages and highlights for external audiences as well as create videos for ticket, fundraising and promotional campaigns.

Game-Day Video Production
- Collaborate with the marketing staff, Rams Sports Properties (Learfield, Inc.) and other entities on game-day scripts and presentation of the game-day experience as it relates to the video board and in-game environment.
- Plan and produce game-day video roll-ins, highlights and other video pieces during live events.
- Call the event while on headset communication with the rest of the production crew and game-day marketing staff.
- Effectively use Venus control, live video production equipment and stats integration in the event production.
- Execute game-day web streaming for Colorado State Athletics.
- Hire and supervise game-day production crew for football, volleyball, men’s basketball and women’s basketball, women’s soccer, and softball.

Leadership of Broadcast and Creative Video Services Team:
- Participate as a member of the Athletic Department’s Senior Staff.
- Provide leadership to the Broadcast and Creative Video Services Team.
- Participate in events involving recruitment of student-athletes when applicable.
- Manage, train and coordinate student employees for various roles within Broadcast and Creative department.
- Coordinate freelance production staff as deemed necessary and coordinate freelance payments with Business Office.
- Ensure compliance with all departmental, University, conference and NCAA procedures, rules and regulations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.

Employee Benefits:
Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.

Diversity Statement:
Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Experience / Skills

Required Job Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in video production, communications, marketing, business, management, fine arts or any other field related to duties and responsibilities.
- Minimum of three years of previous experience in video production/digital media content (intern, GA, and professional experience applicable).
- Previous experience in NCAA Division I Athletics or similar live production events, including camera crew directing and the use of replays.
- Knowledge in the fields of marketing, multimedia, and technology.
- Excellent oral and written communications skills.
- Proficiency in a variety of software products and video/graphic design programs.
- Ability to work on projects individually, as well as within a team.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks at one time and meet deadlines.
- Knowledge of applicable NCAA rules and regulations; willingness to report any rules violations; commitment to the Department’s culture of compliance.
- Ability to work effectively with a diverse community and advance the Department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.
- Ability and willingness to conduct activities in compliance with NCAA, Mountain West and Colorado State University rules and regulations.
- Ability to work evenings, weekends and holidays and travel.
- Must have a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain a driver’s license or access to a licensed driver by the employment start date.
- The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States By the proposed start date; the department will not provide visa sponsorship for this position.

Preferred Job Qualifications:
- Master’s degree preferred.
- Student employee and freelance production supervisory experience.