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Assistant Director of Creative Video, Athletics

University of Cincinnati
parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan
United States, Ohio, Cincinnati
Mar 31, 2026
Job Description Apply now Job Title: Assistant Director of Creative Video, Athletics Posting Start Date: 3/30/26 Work Arrangement: Onsite Current UC employees must apply internally viaSuccessFactors Next Lives at the University of Cincinnati Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation's best urban public research universities. Home to more than 53,600 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 360,000 living alumni, UC, a Carnegie 1 institution, combines research prowess with a physical setting The New York Times has called "the most ambitious campus design program in the country." UC's momentum has never been stronger as the anchor of the Cincinnati Innovation District, the oldest cooperative education (co-op) program in the country with students earning $94 million annually through paid experiences, an academic health system, and as a member of the Big 12 Conference. The university contributes $10.6 billion in economic impact to the city and $22.7 billion to the state of Ohio. At UC, next is all of us. Learn more atuc.edu. UC is a mission-driven organization where we are committed to student success and positively transforming the community through scholarship and service. We thrive on innovation, making an impact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty are key contributors to UC's success. About the Department The University of Cincinnati Department of Athletics competes at the highest level of intercollegiate athletics with the vision to reach Next Level Success for all 18 varsity teams and more than 450 student-athletes. The Bearcats have a proud athletics history, winning eight national championships and 118 conference titles. The Cincinnati men's basketball team is among the 15 winningest programs all-time, while the football team became the first non-Power Five program to compete in the College Football Playoff in 2021. Olympic gold medalist volleyball player Jordan Thompson, NBA Hall of Famer Oscar Robertson and Major League Baseball legend Sandy Koufax are among the several luminaries who have competed as Bearcats. In 2023, the Bearcats entered a new era as a Power Four School when they officially joined the Big 12 Conference, positioning Cincinnati among the nation's premier athletics programs. Off the field, UC student-athletes continue to find success, as well, collectively posting a school-record 3.52 GPA in the spring of 2025. Under the leadership of Director of Athletics John Cunningham, and supported by more than 150 full-time staff members, UC Athletics' mission is to connect our community, enhance our university and impact the lives of student-athletes as they prepare to change the world on and off the field. For more information visit gobearcats.com. Job Overview The University of Cincinnati (UC), Department of Athletics, Bearcats Agency seeks applications for an Assistant Director of Creative Video (Assistant Creative Videographer). This is a full-time position, salaried, with a comprehensive benefits package. Reporting to the Director of Creative Video, the successful candidate will be expected to be the lead creative videographer for Women's Basketball and assist in the execution of artistic, cinematic video, hype pieces, recruiting, internal and social media content that highlight staff, coaches, and student-athletes to generate excitement around athletic programs while following all departmental, university, conference, and NCAA policies and regulations. Essential Functions * Work closely with department lead to edit videos for a variety of promotional purposes. * Incorporate music, video, and voiceover to tell compelling and visually pleasing stories. * Attend university and athletic events to capture content. * Work closely with department lead to meet deadlines for release of content. * Setup and tear down video and audio equipment before and after events. * Keep equipment in good working order. * Support day to day operations in logging and archiving of footage. * May be required to drive a university vehicle and/or student-athletes. * Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time. Required Education Bachelor's Degree Four (4) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement Required Experience Experience capturing and editing video Additional Qualifications Considered The position requires some evening and weekend hours and travel with the assigned team. Application Process Information Interested and qualified applicants must apply online and include a cover letter of interest, a current CV/Resume and portfolio. All certifications and other documentation can be uploaded using the Additional Documents section in the application. Applications without a cover letter, CV/Resume and portfolio will not be considered for the position. Physical Requirements/Work Environment Sitting - Often Stooping - Often Walking - Often Bending - Often Kneeling, squatting - Often Crouching - Often Lifting - up to 20 pounds - Often Lifting - up to 50 pounds - Seldom Outdoor Environment: Employees work outdoors and may not be protected from weather conditions. Noise: There is sufficient noise to cause you to shout in order to be heard above the noise level. Compensation and Benefits UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits) Eligibility may vary by position and FTE status. Highlights include: Salary/Hourly Pay Rate Information: Comprehensive Tuition Remission UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university. Robust Retirement Plans As a UC employee, you won't contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you'll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14-18% of your salary based on position. Real Work-Life Balance UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including: Vacation and sick time 11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days) 6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents Additional Benefits Include: Competitive salary based on experience Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription) Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs Professional development & mentorship opportunities To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit ourCareers Page. UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. Click here for a list of acceptable documents. Important: To apply you must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the UC applicant portal.We are unable to consider "easy apply" applications submitted via other websites.For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact UC HR atjobs@uc.edu. Equal Opportunity Employer. Building a workplace where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, including Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans. REQ: 101924 Apply now