Assistant Director of Creative Video (HR title: Videographer)

Assistant Director of Creative Video (HR title: Videographer) - (ATH00000416)

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Salary Range: 

Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications

About SMU

SMU’s more than 12,000 diverse, high-achieving students come from all 50 states and over 80 countries to take advantage of the University’s small classes, meaningful research opportunities, leadership development, community service, international study and innovative programs.

SMU serves approximately 7,000 undergraduates and 5,000 graduate students through eight degree-granting schools: Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences, Cox School of Business, Lyle School of Engineering, Meadows School of the Arts, Simmons School of Education and Human Development, Dedman School of Law, Perkins School of Theology and Moody School of Graduate and Advanced Studies.

SMU is data driven, and its powerful supercomputing ecosystem – paired with entrepreneurial drive – creates an unrivaled environment for the University to deliver research excellence.

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Assistant Director of Creative Video (HR title: Videographer) - (ATH00000416)

Description

 

Salary Range: 

Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications

About SMU

SMU’s more than 12,000 diverse, high-achieving students come from all 50 states and over 80 countries to take advantage of the University’s small classes, meaningful research opportunities, leadership development, community service, international study and innovative programs.

SMU serves approximately 7,000 undergraduates and 5,000 graduate students through eight degree-granting schools: Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences, Cox School of Business, Lyle School of Engineering, Meadows School of the Arts, Simmons School of Education and Human Development, Dedman School of Law, Perkins School of Theology and Moody School of Graduate and Advanced Studies.

SMU is data driven, and its powerful supercomputing ecosystem – paired with entrepreneurial drive – creates an unrivaled environment for the University to deliver research excellence.

Now in its second century of achievement, SMU is recognized for the ways it supports students, faculty and alumni as they become ethical, enterprising leaders in their professions and communities. SMU’s relationship with Dallas – the dynamic center of one of the nation’s fastest-growing regions – offers unique learning, research, social and career opportunities that provide a launch pad for global impact.

SMU is nonsectarian in its teaching and committed to academic freedom and open inquiry.

About the Position:

This role is an on-campus, in-person position.

The Assistant Director of Creative Video is responsible for maintaining the established brand of SMU Athletics, as well as manage and lead student interns. 

The Assistant Director of Creative Video is responsible for creating video content for internal and external use and in-game presentation. This position will work closely with assigned SMU athletic teams (sport responsibilities TBD after hiring), travel with assigned sports teams, and create content for internal and social media platforms.

The Assistant Director of Creative Video should possess the ability to conceptualize and execute projects from start to finish while seamlessly following SMU's branding guidelines and study industry trends and innovative solutions that continue to drive the SMU brand forward.

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for creating video content for internal and external use and in-game presentation.

• Work closely with assigned SMU athletic teams (sport responsibilities, TBD after hiring) and creating content for social media platforms. 

• Research and assess new video methods and technology and make recommendations for new equipment, modifications or process enhancements as appropriate. 

• This role will be expected to work games and events that take place on nights and weekends and occasionally holidays.

• This role will be expected to travel frequently with assigned sports teams.

 

Qualifications

 

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s is required.

A minimum of one year of experience working full-time in a college athletics department or at the professional sports level is required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Candidate must demonstrate strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate broadly across the University and develop and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of constituencies. Must also demonstrate strong written communication skills.

Candidates should have the ability to interact seamlessly with multiple coaching staffs, be able to assist in moving and setting up camera equipment and set backdrops, and be able to stand/sit for long hours.

Candidate must possess strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and analyze problems, as well as devise solutions. Must also have strong organizational, planning and time management skills.

Candidate must have working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro and After Effects).

Physical and Environmental Demands:

• Bend, squat, stand, push/pull, kneel
• Reach above shoulders
• Handle objects (dexterity)
• Walk for long distances
• Reach above shoulders
• Carry/life over 50 lbs.
• Sit for long periods of time

Deadline to Apply:

July 7, 2025

EEO Statement

SMU is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity and expression.

Benefits:

SMU offers staff a broad, competitive array of health and related benefits. In addition to traditional benefits such as health, dental, and vision plans, SMU offers a wide range of wellness programs to help attract, support, and retain our employees whose work continues to make SMU an outstanding education and research institution.

SMU is committed to providing an array of retirement programs that benefit and protect you and your family throughout your working years at SMU and, if you meet SMU's retirement eligibility criteria, during your retirement years after you leave SMU.

The value of learning at SMU isn't just about preparing our students for the future. Employees have access to a wide variety of professional and personal development opportunities, including tuition benefits.

 

Primary Location

: USA-TX-Dallas

Job

: Athletics

Organization

: Athletics

Schedule

: Regular

Shift

: Staff

Employee Status

: Individual Contributor

Job Type

: Full-time

Job Level

: Day Job

Travel

: No

Job Posting

: Jun 19, 2025, 6:46:36 PM

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