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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 Associate Director / Creative Video within the Brand Advancement team will collaborate with key stakeholders in the strategy, creation, conceptualization, planning and execution 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 Senior Director / Creative Video. Position will be the primary videographer of the Virginia Tech Women's Basketball program. Also will serve as the student assistant oversight for select sports. Additionally, this position will work with a team of 15-plus creative students, and be a key 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.
Strong storytelling skills and experience.
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 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, but not limited to, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to edit according to tight deadlines, scripts and brand guidelines.
Ability to work independently and seamlessly with separate teams from Brand Advancement, Revenue, and Productions & Multimedia.
Excellent communication & organizational skills.
Online portfolio/reel that demonstrates 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.

Pay Band

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Overtime Status

Exempt: Not eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Restricted

Salary Information

$52,000

Hours per week

40+. Nights and weekends as needed.

Review Date

5/3/2026

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 undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.

Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance.  These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.