Multimedia Content Producer

About the Job

The Multimedia Content Producer will serve as a content production professional within Gopher Digital Productions (GDP), the multimedia arm of Minnesota Athletics.

The Multimedia Content Producer will serve as a content production professional within Gopher Digital Productions (GDP), the multimedia arm of Minnesota Athletics.

The position, as part of the GDP Team, will work primarily with Women’s Basketball and other programs as assigned to create video and motion graphics projects for Gopher Athletics.

Position Responsibilities :

The position will be a member of Gopher Digital Productions’ creative production staff, producing multimedia content for use across multiple platforms, including but not limited to in-venue entertainment, social media, mobile, web and broadcast.

Duties include :

• Production of creative multimedia content for social media, in-venue, broadcast and other digital platforms using non-linear editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro.
• Motion graphics content creation from conception through completion using Adobe After Effects or similar software.
• Collect video and audio footage using cinema and DSLR video cameras at Minnesota Athletics events, practices or at staged shoots (e.

g. interviews or similar setting).

• Video storytelling and crafting a compelling narrative through multimedia.
• Demonstrate basic video lighting techniques.
• Participate in new content development meetings and brainstorming sessions which include idea generation, research review of best practices and industry concepts to help reach organizational goals.
• Contribute to oversight, supervision and training of student production employees.
• Assist in advancing the department's mission, vision, and strategic plan including its commitment to equity and diversity.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications :

• BA / BS degree in a relevant field (or a combination of related education and work experience to equal at least four years)
• Extensive knowledge and experience with Adobe Premiere Pro or similar non-linear editing software
• Working knowledge of Adobe After Effects and Photoshop
• Cinematography experience, including basic knowledge of common DSLR cameras & lenses
• Willingness to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends and holidays (dependant upon event schedule)
• Ability to travel (this positions will travel to many road events, notably Gopher Women’s Basketball games)

Preferred Qualifications :

Experience working in a collegiate or professional sports environment in a similar capacity

Starting Salary :

$23.66 / hour - 25.15 / hour and eligible for overtime and holiday pay

About the Department

With more than 140 years of tradition, Gopher Athletics is one of the oldest and most decorated athletics departments in the country.

Minnesota was a charter member of the Big Ten Conference our teams have won more than 200 conference titles to go with 26 national titles.

There are more than 600 student-athletes and nearly 300 full-time employees in our athletics department. That community has built Minnesota into a nation’s top-ranked public school with respect to student-athlete academic performance in each of the past four years, a span of time during which the Gophers have won 13 conference team titles and a collection of individual conference and national crowns.

Housed in the historic Dinkytown neighborhood on the northern edge of the University campus, Gopher Athletics is succeeding against a backdrop unique in college athletics, nestled at the heart of a bustling, modern metro area.

We are proud of our decorated history, but we are prepared to achieve even greater success in the years to come. Ski-U-Mah!

Benefits

Working at the University

At the University of Minnesota, you’ll find a flexible work environment and supportive colleagues who are interested in lifelong learning.

We prioritize work-life balance, allowing you to invest in the future of your career and in your life outside of work.

The University also offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes :

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area
30+ days ago