"Assistant Creative Videographer, Athletics"

Job Details

Job Title: Assistant Creative Videographer, Athletics

Posting Start Date: 1/29/26

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors

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 at uc.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

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 Creative Videographer. The position may be appointed at the Assistant, Associate or Director level depending on the candidate’s experience and qualifications. This is a full-time position, salaried, with a comprehensive benefits package.

Reporting to the Director of Content Strategy, Football, the successful candidate will be expected to assist in the execution of artistic, cinematic video, hype pieces, recruiting, internal and social media content that highlight staff, coaches, and student-athletes to generated excitement around athletic programs while following all departmental, university, conference, and NCAA policies and regulations.

The position requires some evening and weekend hours and travel with the assigned team.

Essential Functions

• Work closely with department lead to edit videos and photos for a variety of promotional purposes.
• Incorporate music, video, static & motion graphics, 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, photograph, 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

Application 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 Link) 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 our careers page at https://www.uc.edu/careers.html