Athletics Creative Video Specialist

Iowa State University • Ames, IA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Solid skillset in cinematic storytelling, shooting and editing
• Experience in creating long-form and short-form content for social, digital, broadcast and in-venue displays.
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Consult with sport programs and support staff to identify needs and deliver high‑impact media solutions.
• Create engaging video (short form and long form digital content) for assigned sports, from concept to final edit.
• Shoot and edit videos/photos for social, digital, broadcast, and in‑venue use.
• Produce special projects that highlight student‑athletes, coaches, and program culture.
• Work with motion graphics and other digital assets to enhance video content.
• Provide guidance to student workers as needed.
• Uphold all University, Big 12, and NCAA rules and regulations.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level