Assistant Director of Creative Video

Job Title

Producer/Director – Assistant Director of Creative Video

The Assistant Director of Creative Video will work as part of the creative team to ensure the production of high-quality, compelling videos and digital content for Utah Athletics. The Assistant Director of Creative Video will assist in determining the creative and visual storytelling direction for Utah Athletics and help push the Utah brand forward. Teamwork, communication, cinematography, and editing will be critical skills for this position.

The Assistant Director of Creative Video will produce content for assigned Utah Athletics teams, including, but not limited to, highlight/interview packages, behind-the-scenes features, student‑athlete profiles, long‑form stories, other feature content, social media content, branded content, and fan engagement videos. This position will creatively tell the stories of a team’s student‑athletes and staff through various channels while constantly evaluating and enhancing content.

Performs other duties as assigned.

This position will work with the overall creative team at Utah Athletics to generate fun, engaging, high‑quality video content both for venues and social media. It must work collaboratively across multiple departments, including marketing, communications, broadcast, branding, ticketing, development and team personnel while demonstrating proficiency and creativity in non‑linear video editing, color correction, and sound design, using mainly Adobe Creative Suite.

Proficiency as a cinematographer in both studio and live sporting event settings along with creative lighting and studio setup is required. Motion design and Adobe After Effects experience is preferred but not required. This position will require managing several tasks or projects simultaneously. Organization and ability to manage and label footage is critical. This position will require a flexible work schedule that will include nights, weekends, holidays, and occasional travel.

Bachelor’s degree in Communication, Journalism, or a related field, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience), plus three years of directly related experience in instructional or commercial television required.

Type Benefited Staff

Please provide a reel of your previous work.

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581‑7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post‑retirement rules and restrictions.

Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366‑7770 or (800) 695‑4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581‑7447 if you have questions regarding the post‑retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

The University of Utah is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy‑related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex…