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Videographer, Athletics & Recreation

Athletics & Recreation
The Department of Athletics and Recreation (a division of Student Affairs) provides students, staff, faculty, alumni and the greater community the opportunity to pursue athletic excellence and recreational activities. The mission of the department is to cultivate human potential and well-being through recreation and sport. The operating units of the department include athletics, recreation and sport medicine.

Job Summary
McMaster University's Department of Athletics and Recreation is seeking a part-time videographer to join our team. Reporting to the Communications & Media Specialist and/or the Sports Information Officer, the successful candidate will provide support in the planning and execution of digital and new media content for McMaster University’s Athletics & Recreation programs, primarily through video production. The ideal candidate will be responsible for creating visually appealing and effective videos to promote our varsity sports teams and programs. The successful candidate will assist in the planning and execution of video shoots, live event coverage, interviews, and other digital media content for McMaster University's Department of Athletics & Recreation and its programs.

Job Details

Term:

2024-25

Scheduled Hours:

PT/Casual

  • Collaborate with various stakeholders to organize and execute creative content needs (including photoshoots, filming, etc.).
  • Assist in the production and editing of photo/video content for internal and external promotional efforts, including but not limited to:
  • Interviews, features, social clips, sports photography, varsity competition highlights, head shots, commercials
  • Store and categorize captured assets using departmental organization systems (Dropbox).
  • Collaborate to maintain a detailed content calendar to produce digital elements in a timely manner, while meeting the overall strategic goals of the department.
  • Develop and maintain event coverage schedules for the purpose of content capturing.
  • Execute select graphic design projects from conceptualization to delivery.
  • Assist in sponsorship activations with focus on graphics/video/digital content.
  • Assist in managing department social media accounts for both @macrecreation and @mcmastersports on multiple platforms

Requirements

  • Minimum 6 months experience in photography and/or videography, as well as demonstrated proficiency in video/photo editing programs (Adobe Creative Suite).
  • Ability to work evenings and weekends.
  • Working knowledge of professional photography equipment.
  • Ability to meet editing deadlines using video editing programs under the Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, After Effects).
  • An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. Previous experience within a post-secondary sports environment is considered an asset.

Assets

  • Undergraduate student currently enrolled in, or recently graduated from, a digital media or creative marketing program at a university or college.
  • Experience directing subjects during shoots to achieve desired outcomes
  • Experience with photography lighting setups
  • Working knowledge of graphic design programs such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator
  • Experience shooting sports both indoors and outdoors, and in low-light settings

All candidates must submit their applications through the careers.mcmaster.ca website.

Send relevant portfolio containing examples of video/editing work to Jay Barlett, Communications & Media Specialist, via email at barlej1@mcmaster.ca, and Jessica Jordan, Sports Information Officer, at jordaj10@mcmaster.ca.

  • Video equipment will be provided as needed during shifts by the Department of Athletics & Recreation. Successful candidates will be permitted to use their own equipment if desired.
  • Approximately 10 hours per week.
  • Must be available to work on campus in the David Braley Athletic Centre or surrounding athletic complex.
  • Option for some travel with varsity teams to cover events.
  • Check us out on Instagram @mcmastersports and consider joining our team for the 2024-25 season!