Director of Digital Design and Football Video Operations

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To assist the head football coach in the administration and operation of football video operations and digital content. Will work with the head football coach to meet the coaches’ video needs, post-production, and all design needs of Miami Football. 

This position specifically supports the mission of the University and the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics by assisting in institutional compliance with NCAA and Conference rules and regulations.

Job Description
Essential Duties
Responsible for all coaches’ video needs:

• Conceptualizes and designs, with input from coaching staff, videotaping plan with regard to camera positions and assignments. 
• Coordinates physical set-up for videotaping of football games and practice for both home and visitor cameras. 
• Supervises transportation of equipment to football games. 
• Supervises and trains employees in all facets of the operation of the Video Department. 
• Generates edited tapes by use of computer equipment and distributes edited tapes to appropriate personnel while maintaining archives of past football events. 
• Produces situational cut-ups and statistical data videos by position, play and formation for coaching staff. 
• Plans, coordinates, and implements network system software and hardware upgrades, operation system, enhancements, and/or new services offering, including the integration with other network systems. 
• Maintains computer files and software and performs routine maintenance on
  equipment. 
• Performs upgrades and configuration of video software programs for network system. 
• Coordinates and trades film in accordance with MAC and NCAA guidelines
• Performs troubleshooting, software configuration, and problem resolution with external technical service providers which may involve system emergencies with video network system. 
• Purchases equipment and supplies for use by department personnel. 
• Stays abreast of new equipment available and advises supervisors of equipment and its capabilities.
• Develops short and long-term strategic planning for equipment acquisition.

Responsible for all football post-production needs:

• Produces all highlight tapes for promotional recruitment and motivational use. 
• Manage and update interactive display and digital signage.
• Assist with video production and creation as needed.

Responsible for all football design needs:

• Meet the graphic design (including video and motion graphics) needs of for coaches on all platforms (social, website, etc.).
• Manage, create and distribute content, and coordinate social media plan for Miami football (Recruiting and Program).
• Protect Miami’s brand, enforcing the use of correct fonts and looks.
• Coordinate creative designs optimized for target platforms, channels, and technologies.
• Stay on the cutting edge of digital and social media trends as well as best practices in digital design, applying this knowledge to all assignments.

**Must be able to work 12-16 hour days, evenings and weekends. Some travel will be required.**

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum of two years experience in Football Bowl Subdivision

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must be able to work 12-16 hour days, evenings and weekends. Some travel will be required
• Demonstrated ability to plan, schedule, supervise multiple complex productions, meet deadlines, manage student workers, understand video editing and computer analysis systems;
• Experience with BrightSign, Photoshop, Flash, Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, audio production software.
• Superior graphic design and video editing skills in DVSport.
• Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds and promote an inclusive work environment.

Required Application Documents

Additional Information

A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses.

This organization participates in E-Verify.

Remote Work
For positions that are approved for remote work: Remote work is not a right, it is a work arrangement that can be modified or revoked by Miami University at any time for any reason, including the convenience of the University.

Reasonable Accommodations
Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or 513-529-3560. Questions and follow-ups regarding requests should also be directed here.

Diversity Statement
Miami University is committed to creating an inclusive and effective teaching, learning, research, and working environment for all. For more information on Miami University’s diversity initiatives, please visit the Office of Transformational and Inclusive Excellence webpage. For more information on Miami University’s mission and core values, please visit the Mission and Core Values webpage.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement
Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encourages applications from minorities, women, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Miami University prohibits harassment, discrimination and retaliation on the basis of age (40 years or older), color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin (ancestry), pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, status as a parent or foster parent, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities, programs or employment practices. Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or 513-529-3560.

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