Multimedia Director

Posting Details

I. JOB OVERVIEW

Job Description Summary:

The George Washington University offers a comprehensive, NCAA Division I athletics program featuring 400 student-athletes across 20 varsity sports. A charter member of the storied Atlantic 10 Conference and the league's only Association of American Universities (AAU) member institution, the GW Revolutionaries lead in the classroom, in competition, and in service to our campus and local communities. GW's combination of world-class academics, elite A10 athletics, and location in the heart of the nation's capital affords our student-athletes an exceptional platform to achieve their dreams.

Reporting to the Deputy Athletics Director for External Operations & Chief Revenue Officer, the Multimedia Director supports all video operations for GW's Department of Athletics. The position is responsible for supporting all pre-and post-production work, as well as in-game and broadcast production of all volleyball, men's, and women's basketball games, gymnastic matches, and other events as assigned. The incumbent will also be responsible for the following:

General Duties:

• In charge of planning, preparation, and production of routine multimedia or photography.
• Coordinates the production of multimedia or photography in partnership with the Marketing and Fan Engagement team.
• Photographs assigned projects, including scheduling and organizing video shoots as needed
• Executes editing of the materials.
• Manages hiring, training, and management of creative content interns in collaboration with Broadcast, Video and Production Director & Deputy Athletics Director,
• Recruits, mentors, and supervises interns assisting with photography, videography, editing, and broadcasting.

Game & Event Coverage:

• Sets up, operates, and manages video equipment for non-televised events and in-house productions as directed.
• In charge of maintenance and organization of the Athletics video archive.
• Serves as producer/assistant director for ESPN+ broadcasts of George Washington athletics home contests and ensure ESPN production standards.

Broadcast Services:

• Manages regional and national streaming coverage on ESPN+ of George Washington athletics programs.
• Serves as the producer/assistant director for ESPN+ broadcasts of George Washington men's and women's basketball games and Olympic sports and ensure ESPN production standards.
• Collaborate with the crewing vendor on ESPN+ broadcasts regarding crewing, production meetings, production elements, and format.

Video Production:

• Manages press events such as media days, recruiting visits, signing days, post-games, and NCAA selection shows.
• Package video content to showcase sports programs, athletics facilities, support services, special team foreign trips, etc.
• Creates content for athletics special events, such as the student-athlete awards banquet, Development events, basketball home games, and other events as needed.
• Works with athletics communications staff to develop video content for social media distribution, live video streaming (ESPN+), and other projects as requested.
• Responds to client inquiries.

The position is based at GW's Foggy Bottom Campus in Washington, DC. May require domestic travel. The incumbent may perform other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.

Minimum Qualifications:

Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization plus 2 years of relevant professional experience, or, a Master's degree or higher in a relevant area of study. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications: Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge of video production and social media is highly desired.
• Background in sports video is preferred.
• Proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro editing software and equipment, and experience in After Effects and Photoshop is desired.
• Experience in shooting with DSLR and broadcast cameras is valued.
• Comprehensive knowledge of audio techniques and lighting principles is desired.
• Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly, and completely unsupervised, while under deadline.
• Strong oral communication skills, highly organized and attentive to detail
• Creative; problem-solver
• Team player and collaborator

Hiring Range $52,741.91 - $72,476.48 GW Staff Approach to Pay

How is pay for new employees determined at GW?

Healthcare Benefits

GW offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, time off & leave, retirement savings, tuition, well-being and various voluntary benefits. For program details and eligibility, please visit https://hr.gwu.edu/benefits-programs.

II. JOB DETAILS

Campus Location: Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C. College/School/Department: Athletics and Recreation Family Comm, Mktg & Media Sub-Family Multimedia Production Stream Individual Contributor Level Level 2 Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time Hours Per Week: 40 Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 5:30 pm plus many evenings and weekends. Will this job require the employee to work on site? Yes Employee Onsite Status On-campus (in person) Telework: No Required Background Check: Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search Special Instructions to Applicants:

Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status

Internal Applicants Only? No Posting Number: S014204 Job Open Date: 05/26/2026 Job Close Date: If temporary, grant funded, Sponsored Project funded or limited term appointment, position funded until: Background Screening Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire. EEO Statement:

The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Are you a current employee of The George Washington University?

• Yes

• No

• • For current GW employees, have you completed your Introductory Employment Period (IEP)? (As a reminder, employees in their IEP are not eligible to apply for other internal university staff and research positions until the IEP is complete.)

• Yes, IEP complete

• No, still in IEP

• N/a - not a current GW employee

• • What is your expected salary range?

(Open Ended Question)

Documents needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents