Documentary & Features Producer / Television Producer / Director I Job at Michigan

Overview Documentary & Features Producer / Television Producer / Director I – Join the Emmy Award-winning Spartan Vision team as a Documentary and Features Producer. You will serve as a primary producer for a brand-new men’s basketball docuseries premiering this fall, shaping the visual identity of Michigan State Athletics by creating impactful content across digital platforms. This is a high-visibility role where creativity, technical expertise, and storytelling bring to life the stories of Spartan student-athletes, programs, and traditions for a passionate and expansive audience.

Responsibilities Lead producer for the new men’s basketball docuseries.

Film and edit game recaps, highlights, and student-athlete features while emphasizing strong narrative for Michigan State Athletics programs.

Establish and uphold color standards for Spartan Vision’s post-production workflow.

Collaborate with producers to conceptualize, shoot, write, and edit digital content across various platforms.

Fulfill footage requests from media partners, internal departments, and external outlets.

Deliver high-quality content under tight deadlines—often on the same day as events.

Ensure brand consistency across all produced content.

Travel as needed for team coverage and production requirements, including other sports such as football and hockey.

Maintain and care for video production equipment.

Organize, label, and archive footage according to unit standards.

Stay informed about emerging trends in digital media and sports content.

Mentor and support student employees engaged in post-production roles.

Minimum Requirements Knowledge equivalent to that normally acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in Television Production or Telecommunications; three to five years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in studio and remote television production, editing and the use of related television equipment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Desired Qualifications Highly motivated with excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Bachelor's degree in digital media, film production, or a related field

Strong cinematic shooting and visual storytelling abilities

Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop, Audition) and Microsoft Office

Familiarity with project management tools

Minimum of 3 years’ experience producing video content for an athletic department, team, agency, or media brand

Skilled in color correction / grading, with knowledge of various frame rates and file formats

Ability to juggle multiple projects, perform under pressure, and meet tight deadlines

Strong team player who works well with a variety of stakeholders

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Proficient in PC environments

Experience with Sony camera systems

Willingness to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends

On-site position (not remote)

Experience producing long-form documentary content

FAA Part 107 drone license

Familiarity with 360 / VR video production

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Application Materials To be considered, all applicants must submit a relevant portfolio of work, including storytelling and cinematography, to brand@ath.msu.edu with the subject indicating the job posting ID.

Special Instructions To be considered, all applicants must submit a relevant portfolio of work, including storytelling and cinematography, to brand@ath.msu.edu with the subject indicating the job posting ID.

Work Hours Will include nights and weekends

Website WWW.MSUSPARTANS.COM

Summary of Physical Demands Must be able to lift heavy camera equipment

Bidding eligibility ends October 14, 2025 at 11 : 55 P.M.

Seniority level Mid-Senior level

Employment type Full-time

Job function Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing / Editing

Industries Higher Education

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