ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, DIGITAL MEDIA, Marketing & Video ...

Overview The Assistant Director of Digital Media produces digital photo and video content for the Department of Athletics, with the primary focus to increase visibility and advance its mission. Reporting to the Assistant Athletic Director of Community Engagement & Video Production within the Department of Athletics marketing communications office, this position has an integral role in all digital photo and video projects for communications campaigns across web and social assets. This position schedules and executes video shoots, works with colleagues and both internal and external subjects to shape messaging, style, and scope of video projects, and assists with drafting scripts and other written content in support of the Department of Athletics projects. This position is essential in implementing strategic campaigns that involve digital photo and video components. This position is involved from concept and storyboarding to scheduling, scouting and reserving locations, obtaining permissions, filming, editing, and producing content that meets project objectives, reinforces communication strategy, and aligns with the BU Athletics brand. Must be able to envision and shape ideas generated from various constituents of the Department and will require an ability to work conceptually with individual products developed through an ongoing process between the videographer and the internal client rather than a set of directives. This position will work closely to design campaigns and provide the technical expertise to ensure concepts are translated into the digital deliverable. During selected shoots, this position will be the lead, making real-time decisions related to the shoot. During post-production, this position will make choices in terms of editing the video and then work with the Communications team and client to ensure the product is impactful and meets objectives. Responsibilities Schedule and execute video shoots; coordinate with internal and external subjects to shape messaging, style, and scope of video projects. Assist with drafting scripts and other written content in support of Department of Athletics projects. Lead shoots when assigned; make real-time decisions related to the shoot. Oversee post-production decisions, edit video, and collaborate with Communications team to ensure outputs meet objectives. Contribute to designing campaigns and providing technical expertise to translate concepts into digital deliverables; ensure alignment with BU Athletics brand. Coordinate concept development from storyboard to production, including scheduling, scouting, and securing locations and permissions. Qualifications B.A./B.S. and two to three years of related work experience. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. Job Location: BOSTON, MA Position Type: Full-Time/Regular Salary Grade: Grade 47 To apply, visit the provided posting or the BU jobs portal. Copyright 2025 Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-17