• Job Type: Officer of Administration
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Salary Range: $64,350 - $66,300

Position Summary

One of the world’s leading universities, Columbia University Athletics offers elite-level student-athletes the ability to compete for and win Ivy League titles and NCAA Championships. With 31 varsity sports, Columbia Athletics is the largest NCAA Division I athletics program in New York City and the only NCAA Division I sports program in Manhattan. A beautiful and peaceful campus in the heart of New York City, Columbia offers the most diverse student body in the Ivy League. Columbia Athletics has positioned itself with elite-level coaches and top-notch facilities in the Campbell Sports Complex, Baker Athletics Complex, the Milstein Tennis Center, and Dodge Fitness Center.

The Assistant Director for Media Production is responsible for creating and managing live and on-demand audiovisual content for various platforms, including ESPN+/ RSN, videoboards, special events, social media, and gocolumbialions.com. The Assistant Director role provides additional support to the External Operations Team, collaborating on original content development for marketing and media relations purposes. The position is designed to enhance the image of Columbia University athletics, necessitating strong organizational skills, attention to detail, effective communication abilities, and the capacity to manage multiple challenging tasks.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage live and on-demand audiovisual content for various platforms, including ESPN+/ RSN, videoboards, special events, social media, and gocolumbialions.com.
• Design and develop videoboard content to be utilized on game days, promotions, etc.
• In consultation and collaboration with other members of the Athletics staff, develop social media content for all social media accounts that support Athletics.
• Produce and publish content on demand for the Department of Athletics. This includes but is not limited to post-game highlights, features, event previews, and videos.
• Support marketing and sports information/media relations projects and initiatives.
• Possess and maintain technical expertise: track industry trends and innovations in the field.
• Perform other job-related duties as needed, or as assigned by the Associate Athletics Director for Strategic Communications/Sr. Coordinating Producer or Athletic Senior Leadership.
• Travel with teams during NCAA postseason tournaments and other select events to capture and create content.
• Providing exceptional customer service.
• Contributing to the maintenance of good working relationships with all members of the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and Physical Education, and other University divisions and departments.
• Exhibit the highest professional standards and ethical behavior with adherence to NCAA, Council of Ivy League Presidents, the University, and the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and Physical Education rules and regulations.
• Assume other duties as assigned by the Associate Athletics Director for Strategic Communications/ Sr. Coordinating Producer and/or the Director, Intercollegiate Athletics and Physical Education.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree. 
• Required 0-2 years related experience in collegiate/ professional sport or related field.
• Ability to work nights or weekends.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Premiere, After Effects), Adobe Creative Suite, Final Cut Pro, ProTools, etc., other computer skills required.
• Proactive and detail-oriented with strong follow-up skills.
• Strong Communication skills.
• An understanding of the mission and purpose of institutions of higher education

Preferred Qualifications

• 1-2+ years of related experience in collegiate athletics or professional sports
• Experience managing athletic events.
• Advanced Degree

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.