Athletics - Assistant Director of Video and Creative Content, Athletics

Athletics - Assistant Director of Video and Creative Content, Athletics

5151 Park Ave, Fairfield, CT 06825, USA

Posted Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 5:00 AM

About Sacred Heart University

As one of the nation’s largest Catholic universities and among the fastest-growing private doctoral institutions in the U.S . , Sacred Heart University is a national leader in shaping higher education for the 21st century. SHU offers more than 100 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs on its Fairfield, Conn., campus. Sacred Heart also has a campus in Dingle, Ireland, and offers online programs.

Nearly 10,000 students attend the University’s nine colleges and schools:
College of Arts & Sciences;
School of Communication, Media & the Arts;
School of Social Work;
School of Performing Arts;
College of Health Professions; the Isabelle Farrington College of Education & Human Development; the Jack Welch College of Business & Technology;
School of Computer Science & Engineering and the Dr. Susan L. Davis, R.N., & Richard J. Henley College of Nursing. Sacred Heart, a Laudato Si’ campus, stands out from other Catholic universities as it was established to be led by the laity. This contemporary Catholic university is rooted in the rich Catholic intellectual tradition and the liberal arts and, at the same time, cultivates students to be forward thinkers who enact change—in their own lives, professions and in their communities.

The Princeton Review includes SHU in its Best 391 Colleges: 2026 Edition and Best Business Schools: 2025 Edition. Sacred Heart is home to the award-winning, NPR-affiliate station, WSHU Public Radio; a Division I athletics program and an impressive performing arts program that includes choir, band, dance and theatre.(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..edu

Qualified candidates are invited to submit a completed application and résumé through the University’s online application system. Applications submitted outside of the official Careers at SHU website will not be considered. Applicants should not apply through third-party or external job sites, as such postings may be fraudulent or may misrepresent opportunities that are no longer available at the University. A cover letter or statement of interest is preferred for all staff positions.

Sacred Heart University complies with all federal and state employment laws and regulations. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work for any employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for this position.

Position Summary

Support Sacred Heart University Athletics through operating, protecting, and maintaining the technical assets for the athletics department. Be the on-campus expert, manager, and liaison for video content, athletic media days, photo shoots, game-day shoots, and graphic design.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as the main administrator for all technical aspects of athletic venues with a focus on providing video content, scheduling photographers in support of all athletic events and teams.
• Set and enforce safe-use guidelines for equipment.
• Routinely perform preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Assist in the content production for use during games.
• Coordinate staffing (students, graduate assistants, and freelancers) for all events pertaining to photographers and video shoots.
• Plan, shoot, and edit produced pieces for special events, coaches' shows, team media days, social media opportunities, and assist with in-game productions when needed.
• Research and implement best practices pertaining to photography, video content creation, and social media.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, & Other Attributes

• Bachelor’s degree required in Communications, Film Production, Video Production, Digital Media, or a related field
• 2+ years of professional experience in live event production, live sports, television, video creation, photography, or a closely related field
• Experience with content creation and editing, and social media best practices
• Proficiency with After Effects, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Adobe Audition, Adobe Premiere Pro, or related software
• Excellent time management…