Athletic Creative Video Graduate Assistant

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