Director of Creative Content - Athletics

Requisition ID: 2024-7999

of Openings: 1

Location: US-UT-Logan Category: Athletics Position Type: Benefited Full-Time Job Classification: Exempt College: Athletics Department: Advertising and Promotion Advertised Salary: Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits

Overview Utah State Athletics is seeking candidates for the Director of Creative Content (Marketer II) position to help promote the brands of Utah State Athletics and Utah State Football.

The role of the Director of Creative Content is to oversee the direction of creative content design and strategy while acting as the lead graphic designer within the football creative department. This position will work closely in collaboration with athletics marketing, communications, and Utah State Football in the creation and execution of all creative content.

Responsibilities Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Develop and execute a comprehensive social media strategy for all football specific social media accounts.
• Manage multiple projects from concept to completion while working within fast turnaround times.
• Photograph games, practices, camps, recruiting visits, or any other necessary events.
• Assist in football recruiting by designing edits targeting prospective student athletes for mail outs, text messages, on campus recruiting visits, etc.
• Design book covers, envelopes, pamphlets, and any other forms of printable media for football coaches, staff, players, and recruits.
• Develop multiple types of digital media, including but not limited to: iPad applications, PowerPoints for all football staff
• Create and execute creative, trend setting ideas and concepts while following brand standards.
• Collaborate with multiple internal partners including but not limited to Aggie Sport Properties, marketing, fan engagement, ticket operations, sales, media relations, and athletic operations.
• Continue to define the strategy and goals in order to achieve success in engaging fans and moving the Utah State Athletics brand forward, by bringing energy to the creative process.
• Support and contribute to the overall content strategy of Utah State Athletics and other sport programs.

Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree plus 2 years experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have a creative and innovative technical mind and be self-motivated and resourceful.
• The position requires a flexible work schedule based on events including some evenings, weekends, and holidays. Travel will be required for various events, regular in season games, and bowl games.
• Demonstrates experience and extensive knowledge and skills in photography and graphic design.
• Advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud

• working knowledge of various professional camera brands Preferred Qualifications:

• Division 1 Football Experience

• Knowledgeable of the NCAA rules and a commitment to adhere to all rules and regulations of Utah State University, the Mountain West Conference, and the NCAA.
• Previous athletics experience as an undergrad or graduate student. Knowledge, Skills, and... For full info follow application link.

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