Creative Video Graduate Assistant

Position will create video and graphic design content for multiple teams in the athletics department which will be used across various platforms including but not limited to social media, MercerBears.com, video boards, presentations, etc ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Helps develop and implement strategic plans applicable to creative video and other forms of digital content intended to promote the Mercer Athletics brand, sports programs, and student-athletes.

Creates compelling video and graphics content for multiple platforms, from short-form social media and video board content to long-form features for website  and similar platforms.

Shoots video at practices, home games, select road games, and community/ special events  to generate content.

Collaborates with external operations colleagues and those across departmental units (e.g., communications, fan experience, ticketing) to develop ideas, plans, and content calendars that will ensure department objectives  are met.

Creates hype videos, intro videos, features, and other non-broadcast original video content.

Develops static and motion graphics for social media and in-game video board use.

Contributes to the development and implementation of innovative social media strategies for marketing and recruiting.

Assists in the planning and execution of studio shots in all sports.

Monitors  best practices and trends in organic and branded creative video and graphic design content.  

  MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s  degree in a related field, and  previous  experience in the field of creative video    

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

Previous  experience in a creative video role for a college athletic department or professional sports organization

All successful applicants must meet the admission requirements for Mercer’s Graduate School and will be awarded a monthly stipend and housing/utilities, plus tuition, books and fees.