Creative Video Producer, Athletics

Requisition Number:

62880

Location:

Boulder, Colorado

City

Boulder

State

Colorado

Employment Type:

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Requisition Number:

62880

Location:

Boulder, Colorado

City

Boulder

State

Colorado

Employment Type:

University Staff

Schedule:

Full-Time

Posting Close Date:

30-Mar-2025

Date Posted:

24-Mar-2025

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Job Summary

The University of Colorado Boulder Athletics department encourages applications for the Creative Video Producer! The primary responsibility is to serve as Creative Video Producer for select CU Athletics’ teams, events & stories, as assigned. Complete the video process from ideation through completion, including brainstorming, research, communicating with relevant partners to schedule shoots/interviews, shooting, editing & revising. Collaborate with Buffvision, Marketing, Creative, Social SID and other departments to brainstorm & produce video concepts that highlight student-athlete and departmental stories & successes.

This position is responsible for promoting the philosophy and objectives of the intercollegiate athletics program. This shall include adhering to the principles of the Athletic Department’s Mission Statement, Core Values, Policies and Procedures, as well as the rules and regulations of the University, the Pac-12 Conference and the NCAA.

The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

As one of 34 U.S. public research institutions belonging to the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU)—and the only member in the Rocky Mountain region—our goal at CU Boulder is to directly affect Colorado communities through collaborative research, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Our faculty, staff, and students work with the broader community to establish outstanding connections that have lasting outcomes-both across Colorado and around the world.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Video Content Creation:

• Brainstorm, produce and implement creative video content including but not limited to game recaps, short-form social media videos, in-venue videoboard content, GIFs, student-athlete feature stories, recruiting content, etc. Capture high quality video content at games, practices, & events for Women’s Volleyball, Women's Lacrosse, Women's Tennis and other sports as assigned (including but not limited to Men's/Women's Golf, Skiing, Track/XC, etc.). Follow social media trends in order to create relevant, targeted content.
• Collaborate with Digital Content staff to ensure consistency of quality across content for all CU sports. Work internally and with external vendors to ensure overall scope and brand of the athletic department is well represented.

Assist with Intern Education & Leadership:

• Mentor & assist interns during office hours, practices & games. Lead occasional workshops on video-specific topics to continue intern education. Conduct research on new & emerging best practices in the industry and bring these ideas to interns & full-time staff to continue to develop departmental knowledge.

Asset Management:

• Maintain organized file & folder structure for all video content on shared platforms (local servers and cloud-based server). Organize, log & melt all game footage shortly after each game. Assist with rolling organization of archives from previous seasons to ensure search ability & efficient structure.

What You Should Know

• We anticipate this position starting on July 1st.

What We Can Offer

• Starting salary is $60,000. Relocation assistance is available within department guidelines.

• Additional Athletics benefits include:

  • Athletic Event Tickets: Per Athletic Department Policy and NCAA regulations, Nike Elite Employee Benefit: Per Nike Elite Policy.

Benefits

The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder.

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What We Require

• Bachelor’s Degree in Media Production, Communications, Cinema & TV or similar. Equivalent work experience will be considered.
• One year of video experience in collegiate or professional athletics.
• Demonstrated experience creating short-form video content for social media platforms.

What You Will Need

• Adobe Premiere Pro (comparable alternative will be considered).
• DSLR and/or cinema cameras.
• Audio equipment (lav mics, boom mics, etc.).
• Digital asset management.
• Multitasking and prioritizing assignments is a crucial skill for this position.

What We Would Like You to Have

• Working knowledge of Adobe After Effects & ability to build motion graphics.
• Experience creating long-form video content.
• A working understanding of social media strategy & management.
• Strong working knowledge of DSLR cameras & Adobe Premiere (or equivalent) editing software.
• A working understanding of social media platforms & proven ability to create platform-specific content (Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, TikTok, etc.).
• Strong organization & communication skills.
• Creative, dedicated & motivated; able to prioritize and meet deadlines.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

1. A current resume.
2. A cover letter that specifically tells us how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities of the position.

We may request references at a later time.

Please apply by March 30, 2025 for consideration.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs.

In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

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