"Assistant Director of Production / Television Producer/Director I"

Position Summary

Join the Emmy Award-winning Spartan Vision team as an Assistant Director of Production, where you will serve as a primary producer for a brand-new men’s basketball docuseries premiering this fall. In this fast-paced and highly collaborative role, you will help shape the visual identity of Michigan State Athletics by creating impactful content across all digital platforms.

This is a high-visibility position where your creativity, technical expertise, and storytelling skills will bring to life the stories of Spartan student-athletes, programs, and traditions for a passionate and expansive audience. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Lead producer for new men’s basketball docuseries.
• Film and edit game recaps, highlights, and student-athlete features while emphasizing strong narrative for Michigan State Athletics programs.
• Establish and uphold color standards for Spartan Vision’s post-production workflow.
• Collaborate with producers to conceptualize, shoot, write, and edit digital content across various platforms.
• Fulfill footage requests from media partners, internal departments, and external outlets.
• Deliver high-quality content under tight deadlines—often on the same day as events.
• Ensure brand consistency across all produced content.
• Travel as needed for team coverage and production requirements, including other sports such as football and hockey.
• Maintain and care for video production equipment.
• Organize, label, and archive footage according to unit standards.
• Stay informed about emerging trends in digital media and sports content.
• Mentor and support student employees engaged in post-production roles.

Minimum Requirements

Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in Television Production or Telecommunications; three to five years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in studio and remote television production, editing and the use of related television equipment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Desired Qualifications

• Highly motivated with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Bachelor's degree in digital media, film production, or a related field
• Strong cinematic shooting and visual storytelling abilities
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop, Audition) and Microsoft Office
• Familiarity with project management tools
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience producing video content for an athletic department, team, agency, or media brand
• Skilled in color correction/grading, with knowledge of various frame rates and file formats
• Ability to juggle multiple projects, perform under pressure, and meet tight deadlines
• Strong team player who works well with a variety of stakeholders
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in PC environments
• Experience with Sony camera systems
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends
• On-site position (not remote)
• Experience producing long-form documentary content
• FAA Part 107 drone license
• Familiarity with 360/VR video production

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Application Materials

To be considered, all applicants must submit a relevant portfolio of work, including storytelling and cinematography, to brand@ath.msu.edu with the subject indicating the job posting ID.

Work Hours

Will include nights and weekends.

Website

www.msuspartans.com

Summary of Physical Demands

Ability to lift heavy camera equipment over head