Assistant Director Creative Services/ Women’s Basketball Videographer

Posting Information

Posting Information

Department

Ath Creative Services-270405

Career Area

Athletics

Posting Open Date

04/10/2025

Application Deadline

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Posting Information

Posting Information

Department

Ath Creative Services-270405

Career Area

Athletics

Posting Open Date

04/10/2025

Application Deadline

Open Until Filled

Yes

Position Type

Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)

Working Title

Assistant Director Creative Services/ Women’s Basketball Videographer

Appointment Type

EHRA Non-Faculty

Position Number

20038921

Vacancy ID

NF0009081

Full Time/Part Time

Full-Time Permanent

FTE

1

Hours per week

40

Position Location

North Carolina, US

Hiring Range

$58,900

Proposed Start Date

05/05/2025

Position Information

| Be a Tar Heel! |
A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.

One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.

University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance. | | Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit |
The Department of Athletics exists to provide educational and athletic opportunities to young men and women, to provide an environment for student-athletes to learn, advance and excel both academically and athletically, and to serve the interests of the University by complimenting and enhancing its diversity and quality of life. Through its athletic programs, the University seeks to unite alumni, faculty, administration and students in a common shared experience. The governing unit within the Department of Athletics is the Director’s Office, which is the administrative office and clearinghouse for the entire Department of Athletics, and promotes the department’s guiding principle of educating and inspiring through athletics. This unit provides support to administrators, coaches, staff members and student-athletes in order to provide and promote a premier intercollegiate athletic program for The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The Department of Athletics is a highly visible public relations arm of The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, with statewide, national and international recognition. | | Position Summary |
The Assistant Director Creative Services/Women’s Basketball Videography is responsible for Video Coverage of the University of North Carolina Women’s Basketball team. This position will lead the effort to identify the video strategies for the women’s basketball program to increase reach, assist with recruiting and promote the program to drive interest, ticket sales and revenue. It will coordinate with the Creative Services unit, the Director of Media Relations and Brand Management for Women’s Basketball, the Women’s Basketball Director of Graphics Design, the Director of Women’s Basketball Recruiting, and others. This position will work daily with the Women’s Basketball program, covering practices, games and off-the-court features stories, and it will travel with the team to 15-20 games per year. It will be responsible for concepts and execution of all video-rated content for Women’s Basketball, meeting the established strategic goals of the team, Creative Services unit and Department. This position has the authority to coordinate video shoots, decide how content is shot, edited and produced, and assign and oversee students as needed. The position will be part of the team to develop, champion and defend Carolina Women’s Basketball branding and position in all multimedia platforms. The position will lead the creation and coordination of creative video content for use on social media, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat and other platforms. The position will play an integral role in the communications, marketing, recruiting and development efforts for the women’s basketball program. In addition to video responsibilities, the Assistant Director will assist in photography services, as needed. It will advise the Women’s Basketball program and Women’s Basketball Brand Management group on video and content trends surrounding women’s basketball in order to better innovate and execute content. | | Minimum Education and Experience Requirements |
Bachelor’s degree in a discipline related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. | | Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience |
Ability to be an inventive, imaginative, original content creator who can distill stories and bring them to life through video. 

Must exercise independent judgement and discretion about appropriate content for the Women’s Basketball program and be able to independently execute this vision. Must be able collaborate and create appropriate content that meets departmental goals. 

Requires a professional level knowledge of non-linear editing programs such as Adobe Premiere. Knowledge of other graphics programs such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe AfterEffects and other applicable Adobe Creative Suite platforms are required. 

Must have intimate knowledge of professional video production. This includes expert knowledge of high-end digital video and still photo acquisition (DSLR, 4K, high frame rate, etc). Expert knowledge of planning and execution of video and photo shoots (lighting, framing, audio acquisition). Expert video and still photo editor. Knowledge of encoding and social media distribution. Creativity is crucial for the building of all projects. Products need to be motivating, invigorating and aspirational for viewers. The ability to create elements that are original and special is essential. Management of student assistants may be required. 

Position requires the ability to work many long hours, especially during the Women’s Basketball season from September through April. Travel with the team is required during the season. | | Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience |
Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in college athletics content creation at the Division I level. This experience would include video content acquisition and editing, still and motion graphics creation and social media distribution expertise. 
Knowledge of and compliance with NCAA, ACC and institutional rules that relate to this position. | | Special Physical/Mental Requirements |
Ability to lift/move 25 lbs or greater. Attention to detail essential. Ability to navigate stairs. Strong oral and written communication skills. Must be able to manage a fast-paced, high volume environment. Ability to travel. Long hours, night and weekend required as needed. | | Campus Security Authority Responsibilities |

Not Applicable.

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Posting Contact Information

| Department Contact Name and Title | Amanda Shike, Director of Creataive Video | | Department Contact Telephone or Email | ashike@unc.edu | | Office of Human Resources Contact Information |

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (919) 843-2300 or send an email to employment@unc.edu
Please note: The Office of Human Resources will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.

| | Equal Opportunity Employer Statement |
The University is an equal opportunity, employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. |

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Curriculum Vitae / Resume 2. Cover Letter 3. List of References

Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Please select the response below that best describes your experience/education for the Public Communications Specialist position.
   • Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate in a related field
   • Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate in an unrelated field and 4 years of related experience
   • Associate's in a related and 2 years of related experience
   • Combination of post-high school education and/or experience in a related field to equal at least 4 years (ex. 1 year towards a related degree and 3 years of related experience)
   • Did not complete high school but have a combination of high school education and related experience to equal 8 years (ex. 1 year of high school and 7 years of related experience)
   • None of the above

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