Associate Director, Athletic Creative Services

Boston College; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Creative Content Producer for their Football program. This exciting role involves crafting dynamic digital content that captivates fans and enhances engagement. You will be responsible for filming, editing, and producing high-quality videos and photos that showcase the team's spirit and community interactions. Collaborating with marketing and social media teams, you'll develop strategies that align with branding goals. If you have a passion for sports and storytelling through visual media, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the world of college athletics.

Benefits

Tuition Remission

Comprehensive Health Insurance

Retirement Plans

Paid Holidays

Sick Leave

Vacation Leave

Qualifications

• Experience in remote sports production, including equipment setup.
• Proficiency in video editing and photography for sports events.

Responsibilities

• Film and edit engaging videos for Boston College Football.
• Capture live-action footage during games and events.

Skills

Video Production

Editing

Photography

Social Media Management

Creative Collaboration

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Video Production

Bachelor’s degree in Communications

Bachelor’s degree in Sports Management

Tools

Premiere Pro

DSLR Cameras

Cinema Cameras

After Effects

Photoshop

Illustrator

Job description

Associate Director, Athletic Creative Services

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, responsible for dynamic digital content for the Boston College Football program. Reports to the Assistant Athletics Director, Marketing & Fan Engagement. This role involves planning, coordinating, shooting, editing, and analyzing the impact of original content for BC football across social media platforms and team support. Key responsibilities include developing creative strategies, storyboarding, capturing, editing content, and supporting recruiting efforts. The role also provides content for Boston College’s athletics website and BC Football social media channels, including highlights, graphic design, photography, and media programming.

Key Areas of Responsibility

1. Video Content Creation: Film and edit videos such as highlights, interviews, behind-the-scenes footage, and promotional content.
2. Video and Photography: Capture live-action footage and photos during games and events, supporting social media and marketing needs.
3. Event Coverage: Document team-related events, including community outreach and fan interactions, through photos and videos.
4. Post-Production Editing: Edit multimedia content for social media, websites, and marketing materials, ensuring timely delivery.
5. Creative Collaboration: Work with marketing and social media teams to create engaging content aligned with branding goals.
6. Fan Engagement: Capture candid fan moments for digital campaigns to enhance engagement.
7. Player Profiles & Features: Develop videos and photos highlighting players’ personalities and routines.
8. B-Roll & Archival Footage: Maintain a library of B-roll and high-quality photos for future projects.
9. Equipment Management: Assist with setup, maintenance, and organization of photography and video equipment during events.

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in video production, journalism, public relations, communications, sports management, or related field.
• Experience in EFP/remote sports production, including equipment setup.
• Experience working in college athletics or professional sports, especially football, in video or communications roles.
• Proficiency in Premiere Pro, DSLR and Cinema cameras, After Effects, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
• Knowledge of lighting and set design.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with tight deadlines, work independently and in teams, and handle long hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Physical ability to lift heavy equipment.

Closing Statement

Boston College offers a competitive benefits package, including tuition remission, comprehensive health insurance, retirement plans, paid holidays, sick and vacation leave, and more. For details, visit https://www.bc.edu/employeehandbook. Boston College is committed to diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans. Pre-employment background checks are conducted. Learn more about our diversity efforts at https://www.bc.edu/diversity. Boston College is an equal opportunity employer and a private Jesuit research university in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, founded in 1863.