Associate Director / Creative Video

About the role

The Virginia Tech Department of Athletics is dedicated to fostering a culture that accepts, affirms, and values all individuals. The Associate Director / Creative Video collaborates with key stakeholders to create and execute video and digital content for Virginia Tech Athletics.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with key stakeholders to develop and execute video and digital content strategies for Virginia Tech Athletics.
• Deliver personalized, significant, and unexpected experiences to Virginia Tech fans through video and digital content.
• Work with a team of 15-plus creative students to contribute to their development.
• Primary videographer for the Virginia Tech Women's Basketball program.
• Serve as the student assistant oversight for select sports.
• Work independently and seamlessly with separate teams from Brand Advancement, Revenue, and Productions & Multimedia.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field with significant video experience, or a master's degree.
• Strong storytelling skills and experience.
• Ability to work in a collaborative team setting and be self-motivated and organized.
• Substantial experience producing a variety of videos including daily social videos, hype videos, recruiting content, intro videos, and promotional materials.
• Relevant experience with Adobe Creative Suite, including Premiere, After Effects, and Photoshop.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with cinema-style and DSLR cameras.
• Experience with professional lighting systems.
• Ability to work outside of typical business hours as needed, potentially including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to edit according to tight deadlines, scripts, and brand guidelines.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Online portfolio/reel demonstrating expertise in shooting and editing.
• Working knowledge of NCAA rules.
• Functional knowledge of technology and industry trends.
• Experience writing scripts.
• Experience with in-venue video production.

Benefits

Virginia Tech provides a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Pay

$52,000 annually, with a salary range of $47,000 - $57,000 based on experience.

Schedule

Full-time position, 40 hours per week, with potential for evening, weekend, and holiday work as needed.

Additional Information

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