Athletics Video Production Specialist

Position Title:

Athletics Video Production Specialist Job Group:

Professional & Scientific Required Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree

Job Description:

Bring Cyclone Nation to life — on screen, in‑venue, and across the Big 12. This new entry-level position helps play a key role in advancing the mission and values of the Iowa State Athletics Department by delivering the ISU brand through compelling, informative, and entertaining broadcast and in-venue productions. This position contributes to the execution and continued growth of ESPN+ broadcasts, and in-venue videoboard shows and presentations. You'll collaborate across athletics units to produce compelling live broadcasts and videoboard shows, adjust and load graphics and animations while also supporting the technical operations that make live sports production and venue entertainment possible. Key Responsibilities Live Production Operations — Produce or direct multi‑camera arena shows, ESPN+ broadcasts, build and control content on in‑venue displays. Graphics & Animation Playout— Adjust and implement graphics, animations, and visual elements for ESPN+ and in-venue displays across all facilities. Content Development — Shoot and edit video or photos for in-venue entertainment, ESPN+ or department digital platforms. Game Day Presentation Support — Assist with intro videos, broadcast opens, player headshots, sponsor elements, in‑game promotions, and scripting. Technical Support — Troubleshoot cameras, A/V systems, and production equipment. Coach & Staff Collaboration — Consult with coaches and support staff to determine production needs and creative direction. The successful candidate will demonstrate proficiency with core production equipment, graphics systems and scoreboard control systems. They must possess good troubleshooting skills with complex A/V systems. This role can be physically demanding, the candidate must be able to lift and move up to 50 lbs and maneuver into various positions to handle equipment. This position also requires the flexibility to work non‑traditional hours, including evenings and weekends, to support live events. 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. Preferred Qualifications Experience with live production workflows, including operation of broadcast control room systems, production equipment, and graphics platforms such as Ross XPression. Experience producing and directing multi-camera sports broadcasts and in-venue videoboard shows. Experience supporting live sports broadcasts and in‑venue productions, including operation of sports LED displays and Daktronics control systems. Experience working with student and freelance broadcast production crews. About ISU Athletics As an NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision athletics program and a founding member of the Big 12 Conference, Iowa State University sponsors 18 intercollegiate athletics teams and supports 450 student-athletes in their pursuit of academic and athletic excellence. ISU Athletics employs over 250 talented and dedicated full-time staff members, more than 500 temporary and student employees, and multiple auxiliary partners who collaboratively work within a culture to support and enhance the experiences of Cyclone student-athletes and their loyal fan base. Iowa State student-athletes have produced 10-consecutive years of record-setting Graduation Success Rate scores in the classroom, while athletically, the Cyclones have captured 19 national team championships, 140 national individual titles and 162 conference team championships in its rich history. www.cyclones.com 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 Contact information for 3 references (preferred) 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:

May 11, 2026

Posting Close Date:

May 17, 2026

Job Requisition Number:

R19196 Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. Veteran. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to Office of Equal Opportunity, 2680 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, Ames, Iowa 50011, Tel. 515-294-7612, email eooffice@iastate.edu. General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications. By focusing on the future and providing the best student experience possible, Iowa State University attracts students and faculty who want to make a difference. With a comprehensive land-grant mission of education, research, extension and outreach, we produce scholars whose ideas change the world. And through Innovate at Iowa State, we provide innovative and entrepreneurial opportunities for students of all backgrounds. Located just 30 minutes north of Des Moines, the city of Ames was recently named one of the Top 10 cities in the U.S. for campus life and career opportunities. Iowa State University is a welcoming community of students, faculty, and staff. Campus community members have a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and are committed to engaging with each other respectfully as outlined in the university's Principles of Community. Iowa State recognizes that diverse intellectual and philosophical perspectives are vital to innovation, critical thinking skills, and a dynamic academic community that fosters the land-grant ideals of putting science, technology, and human creativity to work. All offers of employment, oral and written, are contingent upon the university's verification of credentials and other information required by federal and state law, ISU policies/procedures, and may include the completion of a background check and/or a consumer credit check. Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. Veteran. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to Office of Equal Opportunity, 2680 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, Ames, Iowa 50011, Tel. 515-294-7612, email eooffice@iastate.edu. If you have questions about the application process please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll-Free at 1-877-477-7485. Iowa State University provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should email employment@iastate.edu or call (515) 294-4800 or

Toll-Free:

(877) 477-7485. TTY users are welcome to use the Iowa Relay Service number by dialing 7-1-1 or (800) 735-2942. General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.