Producer, Creative Video

Stanford’s Department of Athletics, Physical Education and Recreation (“DAPER”) is the premier intercollegiate athletics program in the country. We are the proud Home of Champions! We lead the nation with 128 NCAA championship titles, won the Women’s Capital One Cup four of the last five years, and have brought home the Learfield Director’s Cup for 25 straight years. We also support the university’s physical education, recreation and wellness initiatives. Our dedicated staff embody a culture of excellence, embrace our mission of scholar-athleticism and exemplify a relentless championship spirit. Our actions and staff are guided by the core tenets of the DAPER culture, “The DAPER Way,” which are: Embrace Scholar-Athleticism, Pursue and Revere Excellence, Lead with Courage and Work Cohesively.

Are you ready to inspire champions? If yes, then this may be the right opportunity for you!

The Stanford University Department of Athletics, Physical Education and Recreation is currently accepting applications for the position of Producer, Creative Video. Reporting to the Assistant Athletics Director, Digital & Video, this position will serve as the primary video producer for assigned sports while providing support for all of Stanford’s 36 varsity sports. The successful applicant will be a dynamic and creative storyteller, consistently delivering content that elevates the Stanford brand and tells the stories of its elite student-athletes. This role will work closely with various groups in external relations, including but not limited to communications, marketing, fan experience, corporate partnerships and ticket sales. This is a full-time, exempt position.

Summary of essential job functions:

• Serve as a consistent presence at assigned events to accurately share the Stanford story in compelling video form.
• Create short pieces of content that immediately grab the attention of social media audiences.
• Produce and package long-form features that showcase the world-class student-athlete experience at Stanford.
• Deliver videos that uniquely and creatively engage audiences to drive ticket sales and event attendance at Stanford.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to determine appropriate distribution mediums, create concepts, plan production, and produce media (including logistics coordination, video shooting, music and sound effect selection, computer graphics, animation, digital effect creation, editing and tape duplication).
• Assist with the production of video content for in-venue video boards.
• Stay up-to-date on industry trends and ensure that Stanford remains at the forefront of the digital media landscape.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Bachelor's degree and two years of relevant experience or combination of education and relevant experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge in production techniques including videography, compression and file delivery.
• Knowledge of camera, lighting, sound and editing.
• Understanding of online video environment and online distribution.
• Ability to adapt equipment setup and provide alternative setup or workarounds if necessary.
• Good interpersonal skills, judgment, and diplomacy required to interact effectively with and provide customer service to a broad audience.
• Ability to work independently as well as effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Effective time management skills.
• Ability to work on weekends, evenings, holidays, and flexible shifts.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Five years of production and/or motion graphics experience.
• Online portfolio/reel that demonstrates the above job functions
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite software, specifically Premiere, After Effects and Photoshop.
• Experience performing repairs on a wide variety of audio, visual and computer equipment.

Physical Requirements:

• Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks.
• Frequently stand/walk, grasp lightly/fine manipulation, grasp forcefully, and reach/work above shoulders.
• Occasionally sit, twist/bend/stoop/squat.
• Visual acuity including color vision.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a California Non-commercial Class license.

Working Conditions:

• May have exposure to high voltage electricity, noise > 80dB TWA, confined spaces, and working at heights above 10 feet.

This position, along with all DAPER coaches and staff, is responsible for the integrity of Stanford’s intercollegiate athletics program and for the reputation of Stanford University. This position is responsible for ensuring that his/her/their involvement with Athletics Department activities maintains the integrity of the University’s reputation and does not negatively impact the relationship between the University and its faculty, staff, students and alumni. Additionally, this position must comply with University policies and procedures, NCAA and Pac-12 rules and regulations.

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned. 

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job. 

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.