Specialist, Athletics/Video Content

About the University of Rhode Island

The University of Rhode Island (URI) is the state's flagship public research institution with approximately 17,000 students across undergraduate and graduate programs. It serves as the land grant and sea grant university for Rhode Island. The main campus is located in the historic village of Kingston, with a Bay Campus in Narragansett. Both campuses are situated near major beaches and are within close proximity to Providence, Newport, Boston, and New York City.

Position Summary

This role focuses on video production primarily for the Rhode Island football and basketball teams, while supporting all 19 intercollegiate athletics programs as needed. The position collaborates with marketing and athletic communications teams to produce video and graphic content for social media, recruiting efforts, athletic productions, promotional videos, event presentations, and commercials.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee the Athletic Department’s digital branding to maintain a consistent visual and tonal identity across digital platforms.
• Plan, design, and execute photoshoots for all varsity sports teams.
• Support marketing, ticket sales, and fan engagement strategies for football and basketball through the creation of traditional, digital, and video graphic materials.
• Create engaging and informative content for official social media channels to interact with fans.
• Manage content sharing partnerships related to athletics.
• Recruit, train, and supervise video and photography interns.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with campus partners such as the Harrington School of Communication and Media and the College of Arts and Sciences.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Tools & Equipment

The role requires use of personal computers, word processing and printing devices, telephones, copy and fax machines, video production equipment, DSLR and cinema cameras, and Adobe Creative Suite software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; preferably in video production, graphic design, communications, marketing, sports management, or related disciplines.
• At least one year of professional experience in graphic design and video production.
• Proven ability in shooting and editing video content suitable for multiple platforms.
• Knowledge of sports promotional and hype video production including commercials.
• Proficiency in non-linear editing software such as Adobe Premiere or Final Cut Pro.
• Strong command of Adobe Creative Suite applications including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and After Effects.
• Experience using DSLR and cinema-style cameras effectively.
• Understanding of digital and social media marketing best practices.
• Ability to collaborate efficiently with athletic department personnel, including administrators, coaches, and student-athletes.
• Capacity to multitask effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to work flexible hours in accordance with game schedules, practices, post-season events, evenings, and weekends.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Experience working with diverse populations.
• Preferred: Experience in collegiate athletics graphic design and managing student workers.

Environment

This position is predominantly indoor but occasionally involves outdoor work subject to weather conditions. Noise levels range from moderate to loud during athletic events and are generally low during other times.

Additional Information

This is a full-time calendar-year position with employment limited through June 30, 2027, with the possibility of renewal. Salary range is anticipated between $45,136 and $55,287 per year. The role is classified as exempt under FLSA and is part of the Professional Staff Association union.

Applicants are requested to submit a cover letter and resume in PDF format. References will be contacted upon request by the search committee.