Creative Content Producer

The Core Values of LSU Athletics define who we are and what we do. They are: Excellence, Integrity, Authenticity, Perseverance, Respect, Fairness, Growth, and Service. They are the support system that sustains our success. These values work together, constantly collaborating and combining to secure our future and drive our unending work to create transformational change – for our student-athletes, for our athletics community, and for the millions across the world who know and love these three letters.  Forever LSU.

The Creative Content Producer position is a professional position that is responsible for producing creative and feature video content for LSU’s nationally recognized athletics programs and external platforms. This role will serve as the primary content producer for the gymnastics program, internal NIL and other teams as assigned. This role produces a variety of content including longform feature content, social media, in-venue video board pieces, mobile app-based content and more.

This position collaborates with social and digital media, media relations, marketing and promotions teams, creative services, LSU Sports Properties and NIL to develop digital storytelling, features and messaging. Must have a strong content creation background, creative ideas and have a proven track record for creating high level content. Ability to work in a team/collaborative environment is a must.

70% Responsible for covering LSU Athletics sporting events, shooting and editing both short and long-form video content pieces, sponsored and promotional videos, PSA’s, and other similar projects distributed on various multimedia outlets representing the LSU Athletics Department including social media, broadcast television, official sports website, etc.

Responsible for developing original ideas to produce engaging and effective video content using all available resources. Able to guide a project from original concept through production to edit/completion in a timely manner and based on specific requirements and due dates. Schedules, manages and prioritizes projects. Knowledgeable of and ensure compliance with departmental, University, conference and NCAA procedures, rules and regulations.

Create video content from home and away contests, practices and special events for assigned sport team(s). Role will serve as lead producer for gymnastics, internal NIL, and other assigned sports, although sport assignments are subject to change. Maintain consistent relationships with assigned sport team(s), which includes but is not limited to weekly content meetings, travel, pitching and producing sport-specific content, creating sport-specific in-venue content, producing large concept projects (Ex: intro video shoots, all-access style pieces, etc.) and content for LSU Athletics’ external media platforms.

25% Assist with producing longform feature content for LSU’s premium content subscription service, LSU+. Work includes producing segments for ongoing docuseries, assisting with interviews and shoots related to featured content, and creating other premium content related to assigned sports.

5% Advances and supports LSU and Athletics Department initiatives through personal participation in educational and developmental opportunities, as well as participation in the transformational culture consistent with the values of LSU and its Athletics Department; Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree with one year of related experience

Specific Experience: Strong understanding of production / post-production process; Experience in video production and non-linear editing; Working knowledge and experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, Photoshop, After Effects, etc.) and Apple computers; Working knowledge of video production equipment; operating cameras, microphones, tripods, stabilizers, etc.; Proven content creation skills in a high paced, demanding professional setting; Work examples and portfolio reel required; Understanding of and alignment with the Core Values of LSU Athletics. 

LSU values skills, experience, and expertise. Candidates who have relevant experience in key job responsibilities are encouraged to apply— a degree is not required as long as the candidate meets the required years of experience specified.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with professional or collegiate sports teams; Motion graphic experience.

Special or Physical Qualifications

Willingness to work events and games which often include extended days, nights and weekends; Occasional travel is required. Understanding of and alignment with the Core Values of LSU Athletics; Pre-employment physical required.