Associate Director, Athletic Creative Services

Boston College; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in higher education seeks a Creative Content Producer for its Football program. This exciting role involves creating dynamic digital content, from filming highlights to editing engaging videos for social media. The ideal candidate will collaborate with marketing teams to enhance fan engagement and support recruiting efforts. With a focus on creativity and attention to detail, this position offers the chance to make a significant impact within a vibrant athletic department. Join a team that values diversity and inclusion while enjoying a range of benefits, including tuition remission and comprehensive health insurance.

Benefits

Tuition remission

Comprehensive health insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plans

Paid holidays

Qualifications

• Experience in EFP/remote sports production and equipment setup.
• Ability to handle multiple projects under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Film and edit videos for highlights and promotional content.
• Capture live-action footage during games and events.
• Work with marketing teams to develop engaging content.

Skills

Videoproduction

Adobe Premiere Pro

Photography

Creative Collaboration

Social Media Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in videoproduction, journalism, or related field

Tools

Adobe After Effects

Photoshop

Illustrator

DSLR and Cinema-style cameras

Job description

Boston College Introduction

Founded in 1863, Boston College is a Jesuit, Catholic university located six miles from downtown Boston with an enrollment of 9,484 full-time undergraduates and 5,250 graduate and professional students. Ranked 35 among national universities, Boston College has 888 full-time and 1,281 FTE faculty, 2,711 non-faculty employees, an operating budget of $1.4 billion, and an endowment in excess of $3.5 billion.

Job Description

Boston College Athletics is seeking a Creative Content Producer– Football, charged with creating dynamic digital content for the Boston College Football program. Reports to the Assistant Athletics Director, Marketing & Fan Engagement. This position is responsible for planning, coordinating, shooting, editing, and analyzing the impact of original content for BC football across social media platforms and team support. It includes developing creative strategies such as ideation, storyboarding, capturing, and editing content, as well as supporting recruiting efforts. The role will produce content for Boston College’s athletics website and BC Football social media channels, provide highlights and graphic design support to coaches, and contribute to media programming.

Key Responsibilities

1. Video Content Creation: Film and edit videos for highlights, interviews, behind-the-scenes footage, promotional content, and fan engagement.
2. Video and Photography: Capture live-action footage and photos during games and events, including pre- and post-game content for social media and marketing.
3. Event Coverage: Document team events such as community outreach, press conferences, and fan interactions, capturing photos and videos.
4. Post-Production Editing: Edit photos and videos for social media, websites, and marketing materials, ensuring timely delivery.
5. Creative Collaboration: Work with marketing and social media teams to develop engaging content aligned with branding and promotional goals.
6. Fan Engagement: Capture fan interactions to create content that enhances fan experience.
7. Player Profiles & Features: Develop videos and photos highlighting players’ personalities and routines.
8. B-Roll & Archival Footage: Maintain a library of B-roll footage and high-quality photos for future projects.
9. Equipment Management: Assist with setting up, maintaining, and organizing photography and video equipment during events.

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in videoproduction, journalism, public relations, communications, sports management, or related field.
• Experience in EFP/remote sports production, including equipment setup.
• Experience working in a college athletic department or professional sports team (preferably football) in video or communications.
• Proficiency in Premiere Pro, DSLR and Cinema-style cameras, Adobe After Effects, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
• Knowledge of lighting and set design.
• Ability to handle multiple projects under tight deadlines.
• Creativity, openness to feedback, attention to detail, and proactive planning.
• Ability to work independently and in teams, including long hours, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Physical ability to lift heavy equipment.

Closing Statement

Boston College offers a broad range of benefits, including tuition remission, comprehensive health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, paid holidays, and more. For details, visit the employee handbook.

Boston College conducts pre-employment background checks and is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and inclusion and encourage applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans. Learn more at the Office for Institutional Diversity and view our nondiscrimination policy at Nondiscrimination Statement.