Responsibilities

• The Creative Services Graduate Assistant will support the promotion of Pepperdine Athletics through graphic design, photography, videography and other strategic creative and marketing initiatives across digital and external platforms.
• Report to the Assistant Athletic Director for Marketing and Communications while supporting and promoting the Pepperdine Athletics brand through digital and print media.
• Design graphics and templates for assigned sports that align with and enhance the overall visual identity of the department.
• Create graphics and visual assets for videoboards, marketing campaigns, social media and digital advertisements.
• Capture photo and/or video content at Pepperdine Athletics events and related activities.
• Uphold and reflect the University’s mission and values through all work performed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Sports Management, Marketing, Advertisement, Arts or a related field.
• Must apply for the Pepperdine Graduate School of Education and Psychology online program only .
• Intermediate proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Foundational knowledge of photography, videography and camera operation.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to effectively manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Ability to work extended hours, including evenings and weekends, as required by the athletics schedule.

Preferred

• Experience working in a NCAA Intercollegiate Athletics Department, specifically in the digital realm.
• Understanding of sports operations and the collegiate athletics landscape.