University of New Mexico is hiring: Assistant Video in Albuquerque

Graphic Designer, Sr

Working Title: Assistant Director—Creative Video
Position Grade: 11
Position Summary: The University of New Mexico Athletics department is seeking an Assistant Director of Creative Services: Creative Video to join our team. This individual will be a key part of the creative services team and will serve as the lead videographer and editor for the athletic department.
The primary duty of the Assistant Director of Creative Services: Creative Video is to be the lead videographer and video editor for the UNM Athletic Department. Serve as an integral member of the three-person UNM Athletics creative services team led by the Assistant AD of Creative Services, and as part of the larger UNM Athletics external team led by the Associate AD of Marketing and Communications. Manage assigned video projects from start to finish, including proper sound, lighting, and interview techniques. Produce strong long-form and short-segment content with an emphasis on storytelling for UNM Athletics platforms including Lobo social media channels, golobos.com, Mountain West Network, live in-stadium platforms and others. Projects will include highlight & intro videos, features, promotional videos, fan engagement videos, and other video projects for the department. Collaborate with other departments within the athletic department on projects, including UNM Athletics Marketing, UNM Athletics Communications, and UNM Sports Properties, to integrate and fulfill sponsorship elements. Play a crucial role in the creation of the overall visual direction of the UNM Athletic Department brand while working within the University of New Mexico and UNM Athletics branding guidelines. Help ensure the UNM Athletics brand is strong, and its principles are adhered to. See the Position Description for additional information.
Conditions of Employment: Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement.
Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or GED; at least 5 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.
Preferred Qualifications: Two (2)+ years experience working in collegiate athletics (internship and GA experience included) Experience with DSLR and mirrorless cameras Strong knowledge of non-linear editing software and best practices for shooting and editing video Understanding of proper lighting, sound, and interview techniques Experience with motion graphics Willingness to learn new skills to grow as a member of the team
Campus: Main - Albuquerque, NM
Department: Athletics Marketing (925FB)
Employment Type: Staff
Staff Type: Regular - Full-Time
Term End Date
Status: Exempt
Pay: Monthly: $3,802.93 - $5,097.73
Benefits Eligible: This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for more information.
ERB Statement: As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.
Background Check Required: Yes
For Best Consideration Date: 5/24/2026
Eligible for Remote Work: No
Application Instructions: Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.
The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.