Assistant Director of Creative Video, Athletics
Inside Higher Ed, Cincinnati, OH, United States
Job Overview
Assistant Director of Creative Video (Assistant Creative Videographer) – full‑time, salaried position reporting to the Director of Creative Video.
Lead creative videographer for Women’s Basketball, creating cinematic videos, hype pieces, recruiting and social media content that promote staff, coaches, and student‑athletes while complying with departmental, university, conference, and NCAA policies.
Essential Functions
Work closely with department lead to edit videos for a variety of promotional purposes.
Incorporate music, video, and voiceover to tell compelling and visually pleasing stories.
Attend university and athletic events to capture content.
Meet deadlines for release of content.
Set up and tear down video and audio equipment before and after events.
Maintain equipment in good working order.
Support day‑to‑day operations in logging and archiving footage.
May be required to drive a university vehicle and/or transport student‑athletes.
Perform related duties based on departmental need; job description may be changed at any time.
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Four (4) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement.
Required Experience Experience capturing and editing video.
Additional Qualifications Considered The position requires some evening and weekend hours and travel with the assigned team.
Application Process Information Interested and qualified applicants must apply online. Include a cover letter, a current CV/Resume and portfolio. All certifications and additional documentation can be uploaded using the Additional Documents section. Applications missing a cover letter, CV/Resume or portfolio will not be considered.
Physical Requirements / Work Environment
Sitting – Often
Stooping – Often
Walking – Often
Bending – Often
Kneeling, squatting – Often
Crouching – Often
Lifting – up to 20 pounds – Often
Lifting – up to 50 pounds – Seldom
Outdoor environment: Employees work outdoors and may not be protected from weather conditions.
Noise: Sufficient noise may require speaking above the level.
Compensation and Benefits UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support well‑being, financial security, and work‑life balance (Eligibility may vary by position and FTE status). Highlights include:
Competitive salary based on experience
Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
Professional development & mentorship opportunities
Tuition Remission UC provides tuition remission for employees and eligible dependents for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.
Retirement Plans Instead of contributing to Social Security, employees choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP). UC contributes 14–18% of salary based on position.
Work‑Life Balance Generous time‑off policy including:
Vacation and sick time
11 paid holidays and additional end‑of‑year paid time off (Winter Season Days)
6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents
E‑Verify UC is an E‑Verify employer. Successful applicants must provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by submitting acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I‑9 process.
Additional Information To apply, create a profile and submit a complete job application via the UC applicant portal. We do not consider “easy apply” from other sites. For questions about the recruitment process or to request accommodations, contact UC HR at jobs@uc.edu.
Equal Opportunity Employer UC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We build a workplace where all qualified applicants receive consideration, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.
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Lead creative videographer for Women’s Basketball, creating cinematic videos, hype pieces, recruiting and social media content that promote staff, coaches, and student‑athletes while complying with departmental, university, conference, and NCAA policies.
Essential Functions
Work closely with department lead to edit videos for a variety of promotional purposes.
Incorporate music, video, and voiceover to tell compelling and visually pleasing stories.
Attend university and athletic events to capture content.
Meet deadlines for release of content.
Set up and tear down video and audio equipment before and after events.
Maintain equipment in good working order.
Support day‑to‑day operations in logging and archiving footage.
May be required to drive a university vehicle and/or transport student‑athletes.
Perform related duties based on departmental need; job description may be changed at any time.
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Four (4) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement.
Required Experience Experience capturing and editing video.
Additional Qualifications Considered The position requires some evening and weekend hours and travel with the assigned team.
Application Process Information Interested and qualified applicants must apply online. Include a cover letter, a current CV/Resume and portfolio. All certifications and additional documentation can be uploaded using the Additional Documents section. Applications missing a cover letter, CV/Resume or portfolio will not be considered.
Physical Requirements / Work Environment
Sitting – Often
Stooping – Often
Walking – Often
Bending – Often
Kneeling, squatting – Often
Crouching – Often
Lifting – up to 20 pounds – Often
Lifting – up to 50 pounds – Seldom
Outdoor environment: Employees work outdoors and may not be protected from weather conditions.
Noise: Sufficient noise may require speaking above the level.
Compensation and Benefits UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support well‑being, financial security, and work‑life balance (Eligibility may vary by position and FTE status). Highlights include:
Competitive salary based on experience
Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
Professional development & mentorship opportunities
Tuition Remission UC provides tuition remission for employees and eligible dependents for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.
Retirement Plans Instead of contributing to Social Security, employees choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP). UC contributes 14–18% of salary based on position.
Work‑Life Balance Generous time‑off policy including:
Vacation and sick time
11 paid holidays and additional end‑of‑year paid time off (Winter Season Days)
6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents
E‑Verify UC is an E‑Verify employer. Successful applicants must provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by submitting acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I‑9 process.
Additional Information To apply, create a profile and submit a complete job application via the UC applicant portal. We do not consider “easy apply” from other sites. For questions about the recruitment process or to request accommodations, contact UC HR at jobs@uc.edu.
Equal Opportunity Employer UC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We build a workplace where all qualified applicants receive consideration, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.
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