Summary:

Utah Valley University is searching for a Specialist working with Creative Video and Photos in the Marketing and Promotions department. This position will serve as a consistent presence at practices, team and award events, and games to accurately share the Utah Valley University story in compelling creative video and photo form. Creates content that immediately grabs the attention of digital media audiences. Builds a robust content plan that ensures UVU sports are a consistent presence in the digital space year-round. Delivers content that uniquely and creatively engages audiences to drive ticket sales and event attendance at UVU athletics. Collaborates with internal stakeholders to create concepts, plan production, and produce media (including logistics coordination, video shooting, music and sound effect selection, computer graphics, animation, digital effect creation, and editing). Manages the storage and organization of all video and photo content. Manages and cares for all video and photo equipment. Assists with the production of content for in-venue video boards. Serves as a key resource to department staff on a wide variety of creative video and photo elements. Develops, upholds, and educates staff to ensure all communication pieces follow University branding standards and trademark regulations. Promotes and cultivates an environment that values inclusiveness and diversity, engages in evidence-based decision making, and promotes student development and learning. Continuously assesses marketing strategies and applies industry practices for creative video and photo while staying up-to-date on industry trends and ensuring that UVU remains at the forefront of the digital media landscape.

  • Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures.
  • All Athletic Department positions share responsibility for promoting and maintaining the integrity and reputation of Utah Valley University and its intercollegiate athletics program. In fulfilling this responsibility of this position, the person hired is required to comply with both the letter and spirit of all University policies and procedures, laws, and NCAA and Western Athletic Conference rules and regulations.

Required Qualifications:

Graduation from an accredited institution with an associate’s degree in a closely related field plus one year of experience related to the Summary of Duties or any combination of education and/or experience related to the Summary of Duties totaling three years.

o Must be able to attend Mandatory Staff Meeting on Monday’s & Wednesday from 9:00am – 9:50am

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Knowledge of cameras, lighting, sound, and editing.
  • Knowledge in production techniques including videography, compression, and file delivery.
  • Demonstrates the ability to work well with Utah Valley University colleagues, sport teams, and external organizations.
  • Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite software, specifically Premiere Pro and After Effects (knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, Lightroom, and InDesign).
  • Good interpersonal skills, judgement, and diplomacy required to interact effectively with and provide customer service to a broad audience.
  • Effective time management skills.
  • Ability to adapt equipment setup and provide alternative setup or workarounds if necessary.
  • Ability to work independently as well as effectively in a collaborative team environment.

Pay Range:

$10.54 - $13.17 per hour