This week, MSU Human Resources is featuring a job posting for an Assistant Director of Production for the Department of Athletics (job posting 1031692). If you are interested in leading high-end cinematography, working in a fast-paced and highly collaborative environment, and taking part in producing a new docuseries this fall, this may be the position for you.
The Department of Athletics is seeking an individual who will help shape the visual identity of MSU Athletics through multiple forms of impactful content across all digital platforms. The Assistant Director’s creativity, technical skills, and storytelling abilities are crucial to bringing to life the stories of Spartan student-athletes and traditions for a diverse audience. You will be the lead producer for one of MSU’s flagship team docuseries under the Spartans All-Access umbrella. Additionally, you will film and edit game recaps and highlights, collaborate with producers to shoot, edit, and produce digital content, and mentor and support student employees engaged in post-production roles. You will deliver high-quality content under tight, sometimes “day of” deadlines, ensure brand consistency, and uphold color standards for Spartan Vision’s post-production workflow across all produced content.
This role requires knowledge that is normally acquired by completing a degree in TV production, telecommunications, digital media, film production, or similar, and a minimum of three years of experience in producing video content for an athletic department, team, agency, or media brand. Additionally, you should be proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and PC environments and have experience with Sony camera systems. This position also requires excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work flexible hours on-site, including nights and weekends.
Learn more about the MSU Department of Athletics here. To learn more or apply, please visit the MSU Careers website. Applications require a cover letter, resume, and portfolio of work, and should be submitted by April 29.