Job Summary:
Following the instruction of the Director of Creative Media, the successful candidate will be expected to collaborate with members of the Wisconsin football program to create and edit digital content focused on recruiting prospective student-athletes, promoting and showcasing the team, and engaging fans.
Responsibilities: Plans video production in collaboration with institutional units or a creative team, directs onsite production for events, and/or post-production editing of video and audio to ensure quality production of visual content for institutional/unit projects. May train staff and/or students on equipment and software.
- 15% Operates video equipment to capture events, presentations, performances, or educational activities in a wide variety of indoor and outdoor settings
- 15% Plans, organizes, and executes video production projects in collaboration with internal work units and stakeholders
- 10% Sets up and maintains all required equipment
- 25% Edits post-production work with various software and technologies according to established objectives
- 5% Shares and/or produces materials on various mediums
- 5% May train, direct, and guide staff or students on specific uses of video equipment and digital software, as needed
- 5% Develops and schedules operational work plans for onsite productions and post-production editing work according to established objectives
- 15% Uses creative and technical skills along with editorial independence, editorial judgement, and journalistic integrity on projects across broadcast and digital platforms
- 5% Serves as subject matter expert in broadcast video and audio standards, and file-based media workflows
Institutional Statement on Diversity:
Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background – people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.
For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion
Education:
Preferred
Bachelor’s Degree
Electronic Media or similar field
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree (in electronic media or similar) and related technical experience; OR combination of education and related experience totaling more than 4 years.
Knowledge and skills:
– Extensive knowledge of current video and photo editing software, specifically the Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere, After Effects, Lightroom, and Photoshop)
– Knowledge of how to operate a wide variety of cameras
– Experience shooting and editing high-definition video as related to football
– Experience shooting in and lighting a studio
– Ability to create and edit content that follows university and team branding standards
– Demonstrated proficiency with various social platforms including Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube
– Understanding of content marketing and visual storytelling. Awareness of digital trends
– Understanding of NCAA and Big Ten rules and regulations that apply to this position, especially as related to recruiting
– Ability to multitask and work under time constraints
– Ability to lift up to 75 pounds
– Must be able to sit at a terminal and operate a computer for long periods of time
– Ability to bend, stoop, walk, and climb frequently; ability to stand in one place for up to four hours; and the endurance to work extended days
– Advanced technical/computer skills
– Proven strong organizational skills
– Effective oral and written communications
– Strong problem-solving skills
– Ability to work night and weekends, and travel as needed
Work Type:
Full Time: 100%
It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.
Appointment Type, Duration:
Ongoing/Renewable
Salary:
Minimum $39,400 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
Additional Information:
Conditions of Appointment: This is a 100% Academic Staff appointment. Salary will be assigned within the appropriate range, commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience. An excellent benefits package is also included. Successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.
Unless confidentiality is requested in your online application, information regarding the names of applicants must be released upon request. Finalists cannot be guaranteed confidentiality.
UW-Madison conducts criminal background checks for final candidate(s).
How to Apply:
To ensure full consideration, complete applications must be received by no later than 11:55 p.m. CST, on the assured consideration date. Please complete the online application and attach a cover letter addressing your qualifications and experiences specifically relating to the responsibilities of this position, a comprehensive resume, and contact information for at least three professional references. The hiring unit will notify finalists prior to any communication with these references.
Applicants selected to participate further in the selection process will be notified directly. All applicants will be notified once a final selection has been made and the search has been completed.
UW-Madison is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
Contact:
Kayla Weisensel
kw4@athletics.wisc.edu
608-262-6340
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.
Official Title:
Videographer(CM021)
Department(s):
A42-INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS/FOOTBALL/FOOTBALL
Employment Class:
Academic Staff-Renewable
Job Number:
281204-AS