Video Reporter/Producer- Ann Arbor, MI

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Video Reporter/Producer

How to Apply
A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Job Summary
The Video Reporter/Producer will be responsible for creating broadcast caliber content for distribution through a variety of internal and external channels. The position requires providing coverage and on-camera reporting of digital content for the University of Michigan Athletics Department and its 31 varsity sports programs as directed by the Senior Associate Athletic Director. The content will be distributed on our venues' video boards, MGoBlue.com, television shows, digital newsletters and social media networks. Content offerings will range from event coverage to providing human interest stories of our student-athletes and coaches.

Responsibilities*
1. Report on sporting competitions and provide coverage of our athletic department activities covering over 900 student-athletes.
2. A broad thinker with a good understanding of college athletics.
3. Implement versions of produced content for various purposes.
4. Write articles for various Athletic Department publications as well as website blogging.
5. Perform voice-over work as assigned.
6. Video editing and camera operation capabilities are preferred.
7. In-venue hosting might be required.

Required Qualifications*
1. Bachelor's degree in Communications, Radio, Television or Journalism.
2. Strong written and verbal communication skills.
3. Five years of video reporting experience with a collegiate or professional sports program or broadcast network.

Desired Qualifications*
1. Mid to major market sports reporter, minimum 5 years of experience.
2. Video editing and camera operating abilities.
3. Studio experience hosting feature programs.
4. Understanding of the University of Michigan sports landscape.

Additional Information
Salary commensurate with experience.

The University of Michigan Athletic Department is proud and honored to be recognized as a 2013 and 2012 Metro Detroit 101 Best & Brightest Place to Work and a 2013 and 2012 Detroit Free Press Top WorkPlace. Michigan Athletics was also named one of the 2013 National Best and Brightest Places To Work For.

Background Screening
The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.