Digital Media Producer – Women's Basketball Track & Field

The University of Southern California (USC) is one of the world’s leading private research universities. An anchor institution in Los Angeles and a global center for arts, technology, and international business, USC is also one of the largest private employers in the City of Los Angeles. We are searching for exceptional individuals to help us fulfill our mission: developing individuals and society through the cultivation and enrichment of the human mind and spirit. As an employee of USC, you will be part of a world-class research university and a member of the “Trojan Family,” which is comprised of the faculty, students, and staff that make the university what it is.

USC Athletics aims to inspire champions in competition and in the classroom. We exist to enrich the lives of students to positively impact our community and world for generations to come. Operating with the four core values of Competitive Spirit, Togetherness, Passionate Pride for USC, and Our Courage to Blaze the Trail, the Trojans choose to lead by example. With over 600 student-athletes competing throughout USC’s 23 sports programs, USC Athletics is committed to serving as the unmatched, unquestioned top destination for talented student-athletes to reach their fullest potential in all that they do and offering student-athletes the ability to compete for NCAA and Big Ten championships while working toward a degree from one of the world’s leading universities.

USC Athletics is looking to hire a Digital Media Producer – Women's Basketball | Track & Field to join our staff and student community of 600+ individuals. This position will serve as the primary content creator for USC Women's Basketball and Track & Field, producing engaging digital content for distribution across multiple channels and social media platforms. The successful candidate will possess strong interviewing and storytelling skills, with the ability to produce highlight packages, feature stories, and promotional content that showcases the student-athlete experience and elevates the USC Athletics brand. The ideal candidate is creative, collaborative, adaptable, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. This position will also assist in overseeing and developing student workers.

This role offers the opportunity to serve as the lead digital media producer for USC Women's Basketball, one of the nation's premier collegiate athletics programs, while also supporting USC Track & Field.

Additional requirements include operating complex video and audio equipment; capturing video, audio and images of programs and events; transporting equipment to various sites for purpose of media production; using hardware and software to prepare, edit and store digital content for assigned projects; and assisting in the creation of comprehensive digital content archives.

Reporting directly to the Director of Video Production, the Digital Media Producer will work in collaboration with social media, marketing, and other creative department staff to produce a variety of digital content. The ideal candidate will be a creative self-starter who is fluent in video production from start to finish.

This position serves a large student and staff population, must demonstrate a commitment to improving outcomes for a variety of populations, and is expected to contribute to the program’s demonstrated commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all. USC Athletics is committed to non-discrimination and equal opportunity.

This position requires full schedule flexibility, including the ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and travel approximately 25% of the time.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor’s degree and two years of experience. Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education.

• Submission of a reel is required.

• Proficient with Adobe Premiere CC, FCP, writing, camera operation, sound recording, lighting, color grading, etc.

• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud (Adobe After Effects, Adobe Audition, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Speed Grade, etc.)

• Knowledge of run and gun production

• Proven ability to design and deliver video production within a fast-paced, technologically-advanced environment and to deliver quality projects on time

• Capacity to manage multiple, in-parallel, fast-paced projects while interacting with different functional teams

• Ability to plan projects, work to timelines, and provide regular project status and updates

• Knowledge and passion for a variety of different sports

• Must be a team player with a great attitude

• Experience working in higher education and/or a sports related field ideal.

In addition, the successful candidate must also demonstrate, through ideas, words and actions, a strong commitment to USC’s Unifying Values.

Hourly Range

The hourly rate range for this position is $35.00 - $37.00. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer alignment, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

To Apply

All candidates must submit both a resume and a reel with their application. Applications that do not include both required materials may not be considered. Additional materials may be requested at a later date. All USC employees will undergo reference checking and background screening prior to hire.

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

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at (213) 821-8100, or by email at uschr@usc.edu. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.

USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring ordinance. 

Qualifications:

-The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor’s degree and 2 years of experience. Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education.
-Demo reel or relevant projects required
-Proficient with Adobe Premiere CC, FCP, writing, camera operation, sound recording, lighting, color grading, etc.
-Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud (Adobe After Effects, Adobe Audition, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Speed Grade, etc.)
-Knowledge of run and gun production
-Proven ability to design and deliver video production within a fast-paced, technologically-advanced environment and to deliver quality projects on time
-Capacity to manage multiple, in-parallel, fast-paced projects while interacting with different functional teams
-Ability to plan projects, work to timelines, and provide regular project status and updates
-Knowledge and passion for a variety of different sports
-Must be a team player with a great attitude
-Experience working in higher education and/or a sports related field ideal.

                                                  

USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying. 

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at (213) 821-8100, or by email at uschr@usc.edu. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.

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