Associate Director / Creative Video (Brand Advancement)
Virginia Tech Department of Athletics - Blacksburg, Virginia, Athletic Department
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with stakeholders in strategy, creation, conceptualization, planning and execution of video and digital content for Virginia Tech Athletics.
- Serve as primary videographer of the Virginia Tech Women's Basketball program and as student‑assistant oversight for select sports.
- Work with a team of 15+ creative students and contribute to their development.
- Produce a variety of videos including daily social videos, hype videos, recruiting content, intro videos, and promotional materials.
- Operate professional lighting systems, cinema‑ and DSLR cameras, in‑venue video production, and edit content according to tight deadlines, scripts and brand guidelines.
- Collaborate with Brand Advancement, Revenue, and Productions & Multimedia teams.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a related field with significant video experience, or a master's degree.
- Strong storytelling skills.
- Substantial experience producing a variety of videos.
- Relevant experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop).
- Ability to work in a collaborative team setting and be self‑motivated and organized.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with cinema‑style and DSLR cameras.
- Experience with professional lighting systems.
- Ability to work outside of typical business hours.
- Ability to edit according to tight deadlines, scripts and brand guidelines.
- Ability to work independently and seamlessly with separate teams.
- Excellent communication & organizational skills.
- Online portfolio/reel demonstrating shooting and editing expertise.
- Working knowledge of NCAA rules.
- Functional knowledge of technology and industry trends.
- Experience writing scripts.
- Experience with in‑venue video production.
Compensation and Work Hours
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- Salary: $52,000
- Hours per week: 40+ (Nights and weekends as needed)
- Overtime Status: Exempt (Not eligible for overtime)
- Appointment Type: Restricted
Application Information
- Required criminal conviction check.
- To apply, contact Stuart Cochran at stuart@vt.edu at least 10 business days prior to the event.
Virginia Tech is an inclusive community that values diversity. For more information on working at VT Athletics, see https://beahokie.com/employee/
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