Content Producer - University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, AL (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableSenior Level4+ years expFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Own NIL content production with end-to-end ownership of on-campus and sponsor-driven assets across video, audio, graphics, and live formats, plus distribution planning and performance analysis.

  • Define and evolve NIL content playbooks from creative to distribution, while aligning with athletic dept and sponsor voice and brand.
  • Own on-campus athlete partnerships, asset quality, and post-production skill development to drive measurable outcomes across channels.
  • Lead the end-to-end distribution and performance recap process, translating data into actionable insights for partners and leadership.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead the creation and execution of all NIL content including but not limited to multimedia audio/video, motion graphic, static graphics, podcasts/audio, live streams, etc. across multiple digital platforms
  • Collaborate closely with athletic department and sponsors to create custom NIL content that delivers on all stakeholders’ voice, tone, and brand objectives.
  • Create and continue to evolve NIL Content best practices across creative, production, distribution and student athlete relations and communications.
  • Generate ideas for brand integration NIL video series for local and national sales and attend client pitches and productions, as needed.
  • Build trust with student athletes and set them up for success across all NIL executions.
  • In addition to NIL projects, assist in the production of Learfield live-action shoots and other revenue-driving social activations as needed within the local sports property and athletic department.
  • Contribute to research, pre-production, production, post-production, distribution, and analysis for all proactive and reactive NIL content executed by Learfield Studios.
  • Act as a liaison between the athletic department content team, Learfield local sales teams and national sales.
  • Utilize data, creative insights and current trends to develop Learfield Studios NIL content strategy.
  • Serve as an on-campus resource for student athletes and share best practices across content creation.

Requirements

  • 4+ years of experience in the sports or entertainment industry, with a focus on creating, writing, producing, directing, and editing video content to deliver high-quality content.
  • Advanced proficiency in graphic and motion design, photography, and video shooting, producing and editing across various formats, including expertise with Adobe Creative Cloud.
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with content creators, partners, and stakeholders to develop engaging creative content that drives measurable results.
  • Experience producing content for multiple social platforms, with a deep understanding of best practices for each.
  • Ability to thrive under tight deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Strong understanding of how major and emerging social platforms—Facebook, X/Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Snapchat, and others—function and engage their respective communities.
  • Excellent communication skills, including the ability to present creative concepts and strategic approaches to leadership.
  • Ability to generate innovative ideas and concepts that align with project goals and organizational initiatives.
  • Strong administrative, critical reasoning, and problem-solving skills.
  • Highly organized, efficient, and detail oriented.

Preferred

  • Prior experience in the sports industry, preferably within college athletics, is strongly preferred.

Benefits

  • Learfield offers a full spectrum of benefits for eligible employees including Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance and Other Insurance Plans, Flexible Paid Time Off (minimum 10+ days annually), including Parental Leave, 20 Paid Holidays, 401(k) + Match, and Short/Long Term Disability. Leave benefits are consistent with state and local laws, including the Colorado Health Families and Workplaces Act.
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LEARFIELD is a leading media, data, and technology services company with an unparalleled footprint in college sports and live events. We offer our partner institutions, brand sponsors, and fans unmatched access to premier media and content, as well as data-driven solutions across our digital and technology platforms, brand management and marketing programs, multimedia rights strategies, NIL expertise, and ticketing/fundraising services. LEARFIELD’s business lines serve every fan touch point – from tickets and licensed merchandise, to digital content and mobile apps, to sponsor and brand engagement, to in-venue experiences – providing a 365-day, 24/7 connection to consumers and fans. Our passionate team members are grounded in our company values to build trust, be fans of one another, power tomorrow, create & connect communities, and have fun. Career opportunities shared via LinkedIn and on our website include openings across the country and all of our business lines: LEARFIELD Amplify, LEARFIELD multimedia rights, CLC, Paciolan, SIDEARM, and MogoSME. We have corporate offices in Plano, TX (HQ); Atlanta, GA; Jefferson City, MO; Winston-Salem, NC and Irvine, CA.

Founded in 1972
Plano, Texas, USA
1.5K employees (361 in marketing)
78% recommend to a friend
88% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
104.1K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
32.1%
Direct
52.9%
Referral
13.6%
Social
1.1%
Paid
0.2%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~1.5K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
294 (20% of company)
Median Career Experience
7 years
Median Tenure
4.2 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
3

Funding

Total Funding
$150M
Last Raise
$150M
Private Equity, 3 years ago

Funding History

  • Sep 2023
    Private Equity • $150M

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