Assistant Director / Creative Video

Job Description

The Virginia Tech Department of Athletics embraces the core values of Integrity, Service, Honor, Excellence, and Strong Together. Guided by our motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), we are committed to fostering a culture that accepts, affirms, and values all individuals and their unique contributions to the department, university, and broader community.

The Assistant Director / Creative Video within the Brand Advancement team will collaborate with the department and athletics External Operations in the strategy and creation of video and digital content for Virginia Tech Athletics. The goal of the Brand Advancement team is to deliver personalized, significant and unexpected experiences to all Virginia Tech fans and to present Hokies' student-athletes’ stories in the best way possible. This position reports to the Sr. Director of Creative Video.
Position will be the primary videographer of Virginia Tech's wrestling program, in addition to serving as the student worker oversight for select sports. Additionally, this position will co-manage a team of 10+ creative students, and be a main contributor to the development of those students.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field with significant video experience, or a master's degree.
Demonstrative experience in creating compelling narratives through storytelling.
Ability to work in a collaborative team setting, while also being self motivated and organized. Substantial experience producing a variety of videos including, but not limited to, daily social videos, hype videos, recruiting content, intro videos, and promotional material.
Relevant experience with Adobe Creative Suite, including Premiere, After Effects, and Photoshop.
Experience with cinema-style and DSLR cameras.
Experience with professional lighting systems.
Ability to work outside of typical business hours as needed, potentially including, but not limited to, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Experience editing scripts within brand guidelines and tight deadlines.
Ability to work independently and seamlessly with Brand Advancement, Revenue, and Productions & Multimedia teams.
Excellent communication & organizational skills.
Online portfolio/reel that demonstrates expertise in shooting and editing.
Knowledge of NCAA rules.
Knowledge of technology and industry trends.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with in-venue video production.

Pay Band

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Overtime Status

Exempt: Not eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Restricted

Salary Information

$44,000

Hours per week

40+. Nights and weekends as needed.

Review Date

8/21/2025

Additional Information

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The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergra