Director, Creative Content and Social Media

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Job Summary

Job Description/Responsibilities

• Oversee the creation of all content (video and graphic) for university Athletics.
• Devise social media strategy and manage execution for university athletics accounts. 
• Work collaboratively and proactively with key stakeholders to develop and implement a strategic content calendar across 25 sport programs. 
• Reports directly to the Senior Associate Athletic Director, Communications with a dotted line to the Senior Associate Athletic Director, External Relations. 
• Oversees at least two direct reports, as well as one-two indirect reports.

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, graphic design or related field.
• Minimum four years of experience of strong digital media/content experience, preferably in sports, events and entertainment.
• Demonstrated mastery of social media strategy and best practices on platforms.
• Demonstrated experience developing and executing a social media strategy across multiple platforms.
• Demonstrated firsthand experience creating content via graphic design, video, and/or photography skills.
• Experience  managing and helping develop a direct report, including hourly employees.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities within budget.
• Very strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong technical background with advanced computer skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Aptitude to develop and maintain strong working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work extended hours including weekends and holidays, with the potential to travel regularly.
• Ability rules and regulations.