Sports Videographer/Photographer And Information Manager

TITLE: SPORTS INFORMATION AND MEDIA MANAGER

Status: Full-time/40 hours per week/ 12 month / Exempt

Reports to:  Marketing and Communications (and Athletics Department)

DIRECT REPORT: Tiffany Westbrook - Director of Marketing and Communications

JOB DESCRIPTION:   

The Sports Information and Media Manager is responsible for assisting in the execution of the athletics marketing and communication plan emulating the vision, mission, core values, and strategic goals of Mount Paran Christian School. The program focuses on competitive positioning of the school through coordinated athletic brand management, increased visibility and awareness, visual communications support for various sports, and program promotional and informational reporting content. The Sports Information and Media Manager reports to marketing and communications and consults directly within the athletics administrative team.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

Bachelor’s degree in related field. Experience in journalism, marketing, communications, advertising, videography, photography, and/or public relations. Minimum of 3 years’ experience in sports marketing and communications, videography, or visual media with demonstrated success is required. Must be energetic, organized, and creative. The candidate will require general knowledge and passion for a wide variety of sports. Excellent writing and story-telling skills required with an eye for detail.?Must possess the personal skills necessary to work effectively with media outlets as well as internal departments.?Strong organizational and administrative skills that will effectively manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously. Candidate will be a clear communicator, savvy editor, and creative storyteller through visual and written media. Demonstrated expertise in creating visual graphics, photography, and video content for dissemination on social media, publications, press releases, and the website. Must be able to develop rapport with media contacts for sports reporting. The candidate is also able to successfully manage and maintain a high volume of internal communications and digital platforms. Must possess the ability to be a team player and a self-starter that maintains outstanding organizational skills while effectively managing team deliverables and projects.

SKILLS:

• MAC platform 
• Adobe CC
• Proficient in Video editing software (Final Cut Pro and/or Adobe Premiere)
• Proficient in Photography and photo shoot art direction (Camera and lighting technology)
• Knowledge of exposure, frame rate, composure, shutter speed, camera set-up,
• -roficient in Photo Editing Software (Lightroom and Adobe Photoshop)
• Knowledge of basic audio recording, storyboarding, preparing projects for editing, post production, acquiring and documenting music rights, adding graphics and typography to videos.
• Proven multi-tasking and problem-solving skills
• Proficient in social media platforms and content management required
• Knowledge of YouTube, Hudl, and Vimeo platforms
• Knowledge of Adobe InDesign and graphics layout
• High level of discernment when creating content for public consumption
• Proficient in Microsoft and Google applications 
• Great understanding of web and online tools or cloud-based web editing software

• Ministering to students compassionately and sincerely so they may continue to grow in their faith.
• Accepting the work at Mount Paran Christian School as a personal calling and identify themselves as ministers of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
• Shows support and high esteem for MPCS and its mission
• Assist in the strategy and production of digital media for sports programs and communications which includes athletics as well as marketing and communications
• Oversees all sports social media platforms and win reporting, photo uploads, and weekly games etc.
• Maintains athletic social media calendar and executes strategic and daily posts
• Game photo capture/gathering and editing for timely social media and news post reporting
• Responsible for sports live-streaming feeds within event spaces (Jumbo-tron, screens in the Knox, campus interior digital signage, Hudl, etc.)
• Responsible for all sports video recording coordination or setup on campus for games when needed
• Edits and uploads sporting event recordings from Hudl/YouTube for marketing or sharing purposes
• Responsible for drone video and photography related to showcasing athletics programs as needed
• Keeps YouTube page, Hudl, athletics content up-to-date and robust
• Coordinates Media Day photoshoots and videography of senior athletes
• Helps coordinate team picture days in unison with athletic department and coaches
• Creates sports hype videos per season for pep rallies and social media
• Builds design templates for Game Day, playoffs, milestones, and athletic recruiting graphics
• Ensures athletics website information is current to include photos, news, rosters, and forms
• Ensures sports schedules are correct on website
• Works with coaches on coordinating any needed game film per needs of Athletics
• As sports media liaison, develops and maintains strong and productive relationships with media and news outlets
• Manage media/interview requests for teams, players, and coaches
• Serve as the primary photographer for the Athletic Department at athletic events, signing days, and senior nights.
• Coordinates contract photography or videography when needed
• Helps athletic and communications departments maintain statistical history records and player milestones
• Updates various athletic department banners, name, and record boards
• Assist the other athletic office members with day to day operations and event needs
• Assist in editing written information that comes from communications on behalf of the Athletic Department (newsletters, website news posts etc.).
• Keeps abreast of developments in the industry by actively participating in professional development opportunities
• Willingness to participate in campus and community events, athletic or otherwise
• Any other duties as assigned