Assistant Director, Athletics Video

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in communications graphic arts design journalism or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience;
• One to three years experience with video content creation to include shooting and editing video in an athletics or other professional video environment;
• Experience producing and editing videos both in office and on location utilizing the Adobe Creative Suite (or equivalent professional video editing software).
• Experience utilizing content management programs to deliver videos to all digital platforms;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to communicate effectively and build relationships with a wide variety of constituents such as marketing sales social media athletic communications academics development event management sports teams compliance campus and community;
• Professional experience working effectively with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives demonstrating strong interpersonal skills and ability to build trusting relationships;

Desirable Qualifications:

• Demonstrated creative skills and a technical knowledge of video production utilizing professional-grade cameras (such as Canon Sony or RED);
• Working knowledge of and ability to:
  • Utilize other Adobe Creative Suite programs;
  • Troubleshoot basic IT and video production issues;
  • Instruct others in basic shooting and editing techniques;
  • Conduct video interviews in an articulate and professional manner.
• Genuine passion for and experience with supporting the holistic development of student-athletes recognizing the interconnectedness of mental health and overall well-being.
• A valid U.S. driving license and the ability to meet and maintain University of Iowa Driving Policy standards.

Application Process: Visit our website at and search for keywords Athletics Video Only applications submitted at will be accepted.

• Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.
• Applicants must upload a resume and cover letter and mark them as a relevant file to the submission. Applications without both a cover letter and resume will be considered incomplete and ineligible for consideration.
• Applicants will be asked to supply access to examples of edited video content motion graphics and other produced creative content projects.
• Successful candidates will be subject to a credential/education verification and criminal background check and be required to self-disclose any conviction history.
• Five professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.
• As a part of the University of Iowas review of your application and consistent with its policies and practices the University may access and/or view information about you that is job-related and publicly available on the internet including but not limited to information on social media sites. The access viewing and/or use of such information is governed by the Universitys Policy on Human Rights as well as state and federal law.
• For questions or additional information please contact athletics

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