Western Kentucky University, Department of Athletics, is seeking applications for Athletic Creative Video Graduate Assistant beginning July 1, 2026. This is a 12-month, part-time position that reports to the Director of Creative Video. Applicants must have a commitment to and responsibility for adhering to all rules and regulations of WKU, Conference USA, and the NCAA. 

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

The following duties are customary for this position but are not to be construed as all-inclusive.  Duties may be added, deleted, and assigned based on management discretion and institutional needs.

• Serve as the primary creative video contact for assigned sports. 
• Create in-game hype, social media, and other non-broadcast videos.
• Shoot video at practices, home games, select road games, and community/special events to generate content.
• Contributes to the development and implementation of innovative social media and in-game video strategies by collaborating across departmental units (e.g., communications, fan experience, ticketing).
• Assist in the planning and execution of media day shoots for all sports.
• Assist the Director of Creative Video with daily operational tasks surrounding the planning, creation, and implementation of creative video content and the management of creative video interns.
• Assist with non-sport-specific video campaigns for the athletic department and cross-campus partners as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Creative Video. 

Knowledge and Skills Considered Essential for Success:

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, including Premiere Pro and After Effects.
• Skill in video lighting and composition, camera operation, audio recording, and video production.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy 
• Ability to work in a deadline-focused environment.
• Keen attention to detail and creative direction.
• Self-motivated.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to work flexible hours, including frequent evenings and weekends.
• Ability to lift and move athletic equipment up to 50 pounds.

Compensation:

$1,100 stipend, paid monthly. Scholarship will cover full tuition expenses for two classes per semester. Does not cover course-related fees or textbooks. The candidate must have earned a baccalaureate degree and be admitted as a full-time student in any graduate program at Western Kentucky University, effective fall 2026. This position is a two-year commitment, renewed after one year based on satisfactory academic and work-related performance.

Applications for employment will be accepted electronically only. Interested candidates must submit a cover letter, a current resume, an up-to-date portfolio, and a list of references via email to jessie.arlinghaus@wku.edu. To ensure full consideration, submit application materials by April 15, 2026. Interviews will start thereafter. Anticipated start date July 1, 2026, or as soon as possible after. 

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a related field
• Experience working in college or professional sports
• Acceptance into a graduate program at Western Kentucky University and maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA in the graduate program

About Western Kentucky University

Western Kentucky University (WKU) is a student-centered, applied-research institution committed to providing its students with a transformative academic and social experience and to elevating its surrounding communities. Founded in 1906, WKU is the second largest undergraduate institution in the Commonwealth of Kentucky with approximately 17,500 students (32% first generation, 18% underrepresented minority) and nearly 2,900 faculty and staff employees.Western Kentucky University is committed to empowering its campus community to embrace diversity by building equitable and inclusive learning, working, and living environments. At the heart of our mission, we seek to provide holistic education and employment experiences that prepare students, faculty, and staff to become effective scholars, contributors, and leaders in our diverse and evolving communities.Located 65 miles north of Nashville, TN, and just over 100 miles south of Louisville, KY, WKU's main campus is in Bowling Green, KY - a city with approximately 70,000 residents. With an ethnically and diverse population, more than 85 languages are spoken in and around Bowling Green, and people from 35 nationalities call our community... home.Western Kentucky University seeks to attract talented faculty and staff who are inspired individually to contribute to WKU's strategic plans and ongoing success. We offer comprehensive wellness and health benefits to employees and their families, including domestic partners and other qualified dependents and take pride in providing a workplace culture that supports balancing the responsibilities of work and family life. Paid-time off for holidays, vacation and sick leave, and a tuition discount program for employees and dependents are also provided. Learn more about WKU and Bowling Green at wku.edu/about.

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