Our education client is looking for a Cinematographer / Creative Video Producer to join their video production team for their sports division.
This role will be onsite in DeKalb, IL with varying hours (based on needs, events, etc.).
The person in this position is responsible for planning, filming, and editing creative video content across multiple mediums for a variety of initiatives. They produce compelling content from concept to finished product, delivering a polished, final product ready for use on a variety of digital and broadcast platforms.
The Cinematographer / Creative Video Producer will:
– Contribute ideas and assists or leads in planning, scripts/outlines; edits captured video and audio recordings to tell concise, visually compelling stories; records events, interviews and stories using camera, lighting, and audio equipment;
– Shoot and edit digital photos for use in productions;
– Visualize and create motion graphics; maintains high level skills in creation of content-specific graphics creation for ESPN other productions;
– Research emerging trends in video production and demonstrate the willingness to pursue professional certification such as Drone Pilot license;
– Research and acquire archival footage and photographs for use in productions telling the university’s story;
– Assist in determining equipment and staff needed, project timelines and deadlines, and adhering to budget restrictions;
– Assist with in-venue productions on broadcast as required;
– Collaborate with internal and external units to provide services and ensure consistency with university brand; works closely with Marketing and Communications, Business Office, and other content creators on strategic photo and video projects;
– Train and supervise student workers for production video services.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
– Use Ross Xpression for live event broadcasts
– Develop graphical storytelling before games
– Understand rules and graphic elements for NCAA sports
– Log game events & sponsored content elements during broadcasts
– Prepare B-roll packages for pre- and post-game live shows using Avid
– Create highlight package for post-game show using Avid Media Composer
– Familiarity with ESPN Production Manual for streamlined graphics creation
– Conceptualize & produce in-season shows as needed
– Create graphics package and motion graphics for shows and post-production
– Work as Assistant Director for NCAA sports broadcasts
– Transition production standards from Stadium to ESPN
– Test equipment for operational wear-and-tear & any software updates
Application/tools requirements:
– Adobe Creative Suite (PhotoShop, InDesign, After Effects, Premiere Pro, Audition, Dream Weaver)
– Ross Video production equipment & software (Xpression)
– Avid Media Composer
– Chyron graphics production
– NewTek production equipment & software (TriCaster, 3Play, LiveText)
– Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Creative Circle’s Freelance Employee benefits package includes eligibility for Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) medical plan, dental/vision/term life package, discount prescription program, critical illness, accident, tele-behavioral health, and 401(k) plan. Employee Stock Purchase Plan and paid holiday eligibility are based on length and dates of service.
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