Multimedia Assistant - Athletics (part-time/temporary)

General Summary of Position:

The Multimedia Assistant (part-time/temporary) is responsible for assisting the Director of Multimedia and Production in creating content and producing live events on behalf of the University’s 16-team Division I intercollegiate athletics program.

Essential Job Duties:

• Assist the Director in producing broadcasts for all home events on ESPN+, NESN, and AmericaEast.TV. Production levels should be at highest level in the conference and among regional competitors
• Produce features on student-athletes and coaches, as well as pre-game hype videos for basketball, hockey, and other select sports as necessary.
• Help compile game highlights and build video archive of key players through original shooting at games.
• Produce social content and content for special events to spread brand awareness of UMass Lowell Athletics.
• Travel with teams as necessary to provide video coverage of select events, including regular-season and post-season contests.

Promote the University’s commitment to customer service by:

• Building effective partnerships with co-workers throughout the University by freely sharing appropriate information and providing assistance when needed.
• Ensuring optimum service to all internal and external partners in response to all requests for service and information.
• Maintaining an environment that is welcoming to persons of all backgrounds, nationalities, and roles.

Working Conditions:

• Nights and weekends are required
• Attendance at campus events is expected
• Requires some travel, including overnight stays

Minimum Qualifications (Required):

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree Required
• Experience: One year working in a video production or related landscape

Skills:

• Must have excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and work within a team environment
• Working knowledge and application of NCAA rules and regulations and procedures

Additional Considerations:

• High-level video editing, experience with Adobe Premiere/Final Cut; Adobe After Effects/Photoshop is preferred
• Experience working effectively in diverse environments

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled. However, the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applicants is received.

This is a part-time, temporary, non-unit, non-benefited position

Please include a resume and cover letter with your application. Names and contact information of three references will be required at the time of application.

Working at University of Massachusetts Lowell

Located in the culturally and historically rich Merrimack Valley in northeast Massachusetts, the University of Massachusetts Lowell is a vibrant research university that offers its 13,000 students more than 120 bachelor’s, master’s, professional master’s and doctoral degree programs. Exciting opportunities in experiential and service learning, scholarship, community engagement, and international partnerships can be found across the Colleges of Fine Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences; Engineering; Management; Sciences; School of Health and Environment; and Graduate School of Education.

This is a time of unprecedented growth and opportunity at UMass Lowell. Student enrollment and retention have improved annually. Research funding and alumni giving have increased significantly and the campus has embarked on the construction of two new academic buildings: the Emerging Technologies & Innovation Center and the Health & Social Sciences Building.

The University of Massachusetts Lowell is committed to increasing diversity in its faculty, staff, and student populations, as well as curriculum and support programs, while promoting an inclusive environment. We seek candidates who can contribute to that goal and encourage you to apply and to identify your strengths in this area.

Mission Statement

The mission of the University of Massachusetts Lowell is to enhance the intellectual, personal and cultural development of its students through excellent, affordable educational programs. The University seeks to meet the needs of the Commonwealth today and into the future and supports the development of sustainable technologies and communities through its teaching, research, scholarship and engagement.