Athletic Communications Multimedia Specialist, Professional Service Specialist 3
- Employer
- Rowan University
- Location
- New Jersey, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Jul 15, 2021
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Job Details
Position Description:
The Athletic Communications Multimedia Specialist will be responsible for producing and creating video content for Rowan Athletics, with an emphasis on producing the video streaming broadcasts for home games in all sports. The individual will manage and create content for Rowan Athletics’ social media accounts and will assist with game coverage and publicity of athletic teams as assigned. This position reports to the Associate Athletic Director for Communications and requires work hours in the evenings and on weekends.
Position Responsibilities:
- Oversee and produce video streaming broadcasts of all home athletic events.
- Work with the director and assistant director of athletic communications to develop a social media plan for Rowan Athletics and manage and create content on all platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram). Oversee and provide guidance for individual teams’ accounts.
- Edit and create video content for RowanAthletics.com and social media channels, as well as generating feature stories and interviews with coaches and student-athletes. Capture and edit video highlights for athletic events and produce video packages for teams and the athletic department. Maintain video archives for the department.
- Assign, train and supervise interns and student workers who assist with the live streaming broadcasts of Rowan athletic events.
- Assist with game coverage and publicity of teams, which includes writing press releases and compiling statistics.
Requirements:
- Graduation from an accredited college with a bachelor’s degree (communications, radio/tv/film, digital media or related field).
- 2 (two) years of professional experience (preferably in college athletics).
Knowledge and Abilities:
- Experience and demonstrated knowledge in video editing and live streaming with the use of professional grade audio/video equipment.
- Experience with all current social media platforms and an in-depth understanding of sports and college athletics.
- Must be a team player with strong communications and interpersonal skills and a solid writing ability. Must be able to multi-task effectively, prioritize assignments and meet deadlines.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign Photoshop, Premiere Pro) or Final Cut Pro. Familiarity with Statcrew or NCAA Live Stats software is beneficial.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US, and the university will not sponsor an applicant for a work visa for this position.
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Since its founding in 1923, Rowan University has evolved from a teacher preparation college to a public research institution ranked among the top 100 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. Today, Rowan University offers bachelor through doctoral degrees and professional certificates in person and online to 22,000 students through its main campus in Glassboro, N.J., its medical school campuses in Camden, Stratford, and Sewell, and on the campuses of partner community colleges.
Rowan focuses on practical research at the intersection of engineering, medicine, science, and business while ensuring excellence in undergraduate education. The University has earned national recognition for innovation; commitme
Rowan University will become a new model for higher education by being inclusive, agile, and responsive, offering diverse scholarly and creative educational experiences, pathways, environments, and services to meet the needs of all students; maintaining agility by strategically delivering organizational capacity across the institution; and responding to emerging demands and opportunities regionally and nationally.nt to high-quality, affordable education; and the development of public-private partnerships. A Carnegie-classified R2 (high research activity) institution, Rowan is the nation’s third fastest-growing public research university, as reported by The Chronicle of Higher Education.
As a leading employer in southern New Jersey with over 3,500 employees, Rowan offers comprehensive and competitive employment.
A dynamic institution in the midst of unprecedented growth, Rowan offers faculty small classes, strong academic programs and ample research and leadership opportunities.
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