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Iowa State University Associate for Creative Video in Ames, Iowa
Position Title:Associate for Creative Video
Job Group:Professional & Scientific
Required Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree
Preferred Qualifications:Experience with Adobe Creative Suite for video editing.
Some experience planning, shooting and editing professional quality videos from start (shooting footage) to finish (final edit using music and graphic elements) especially for sports.
Experience working with video and creative needs for collegiate sports programs.
Job Description:
The Iowa State University Athletics Department is seeking hard working, responsible, motivated candidates for an entry-level, post-graduate associate position supporting Athletics Cyclones.tv media production operations. Under supervision, this position will receive exposure to professional aspects of collegiate athletics productions in a progressive learning mode.
Assists with ideation, creation and implementation of digital content for social media.
Shoots videos and photos, including live events.
Creates video content for assigned sports and projects for fan and recruit consumption.
Operates a variety of equipment in production of media projects.
Edits content using a variety of software.
Creates animation, graphics, and other digital content for productions.
Perform all duties in adherence with NCAA , Big 12, and university policies.
The ideal candidates will be able to create and produce compelling video to drive engagement on social/digital media and operate in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Must have basic skills in cinematic shooting and editing. This position involves non-traditional hours and requires the ability to work some evening and weekend events and to travel to assigned overnight competitions. Candidates must be able to move and carry equipment weighing up to 40 pounds, and have the ability to stand, kneel, sit or bend to capture the best photo and video footage.
Position Details : Structured similar to a post-grad internship. $28,000 annualized salary, plus overtime pay; receives paid time off; full benefits package.
Term of Appointment : July 2024 – June 2025
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship through the term of employment.
Level Guidelines• Individual contributor position with developing professional and/or technical skills working under immediate to general supervision• Grasps professional-level knowledge and concepts of field while working in a progressive learning mode• Works on problems and issues of somewhat limited scope• Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data for which answers are available or can be obtained• Responds to inquiries and issues, escalating to manager or higher level workers as appropriate• May lead projects of limited scope and complexity• May provide guidance to students
Appointment Type:Regular with Term Appointment (Fixed Term)
Proposed End Date or Length of Term:June 27, 2025
Number of Months Employed Per Year:12 Month Work Period
Time Type:Full time
Pay Grade:PS801
Application Instructions:
To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:1) Resume2) Contact information for 3 work related references
3) Provide video samples or a demo reel. This is best accomplished by providing web links to your work. If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.Why Choose ISU?Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans• Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)• Life insurance and long-term disability• Flexible Spending Accounts• Various voluntary benefits and discounts• Employee Assistance Program• Wellbeing program
Original Posting Date: June 25, 2024
Posting Close Date:July 2, 2024
Job Requisition Number:R14971
By focusing on the future and providing the best student experience possible, Iowa State attracts students and faculty who want to make a difference. With a comprehensive land-grant mission of education, research, extension and outreach, we produce scholars whose ideas change the world. And through Innovate at Iowa State , we provide innovative and entrepreneurial opportunities for students of all backgrounds. Located just 30 minutes north of Des Moines, the city of Ames was recently named one of the Top 10 cities in the U.S. for campus life and career opportunities.
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