Athletics Creative Video Specialist

Responsibilities

• Collaboration with Coaches and Support Staff - Consult with sport programs and support staff to identify needs and deliver high‑impact media solutions.
• Creative Video Execution - Create engaging video (short form and long form digital content) for assigned sports, from concept to final edit.
• Content Creation - Shoot and edit videos/photos for social, digital, broadcast, and in‑venue use.
• Recruiting & Fan Features - Produce special projects that highlight student‑athletes, coaches, and program culture.
• Graphics & Animation - Work with motion graphics and other digital assets to enhance video content
• Student Supervision - Provide guidance to student workers as needed.
• Compliance - Uphold all University, Big 12, and NCAA rules and regulations.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

Requirements

• Experience planning, shooting, and editing high‑quality video content, especially for sports using professional video equipment, from raw footage to polished final cuts with music and graphics.
• Experience supporting video and creative needs of intercollegiate sport teams pre-season, in-season and off-season, in today's recruiting landscape.
• Experience producing engaging video tailored for social/digital platforms, broadcast, and large‑format displays.
• Proficient using social media platforms and reporting analytics.
• About ISU Athletics
• Application Instructions
• To apply for this position, please click on "Apply" and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
• Resume
• *Interested candidates should provide work samples, a demo reel or personal website with their application. This is best accomplished by providing web links to your work.
• Contact information for 3 work references
• Why Choose Iowa State University?
• Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental, as well as:
• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program
• If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu, or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.
• Appointment Type:
• Regular
• Number of Months Employed Per Year:
• 12 Month Work Period
• Time Type:
• Full time
• Pay Grade:
• PS806
• Original Posting Date:
• June 18, 2026
• Posting Close Date:
• June 28, 2026
• Job Requisition Number:
• R19462
• Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, sex, ma

Benefits

Additional Information

Position Title: Athletics Creative Video Specialist Job Group: Professional & Scientific Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree Job Description: Cyclones.tv is looking for a creative storyteller and content creator who can capture the emotion, energy, and excellence of Cyclone sports and help shape the visual identity of Iowa State Athletics. This position is ideal for a developing professional who thrives behind the lens, brings bold ideas to life, and elevates our brand across digital, social, broadcast, and in‑venue platforms. This position will initially support men's and women's wrestling, women's basketball, or women's volleyball, with sport assignments subject to change to fit business needs.

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