Sports Marketing Creative Specialist

Saint Joseph, MN (On-site)

$45K/yr – $53K/yrMid Level1+ years expFull time

Posted 2 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own athletics visual storytelling and cross-channel content while building a student-led production engine that supports sponsorships and brand identity.

  • Lead content creation and collaboration with designers, writers, and digital teams to deliver multi-platform athletics content and campaigns.
  • Own the run of show for all SJU athletic digital boards and live-event visuals to boost sponsor value and the student experience.

Job Description

Own visual storytelling and cross-channel athletics content for Saint John’s University athletics, partnering with designers and digital marketing colleagues to execute content across email, web, social, print and signage.

  • Develop, execute, and manage visual storytelling, digital content, and sports marketing media for Saint John’s University athletics.
  • Partner with designers, writers and digital-marketing colleagues to create and execute athletics content across platforms and channels – email, web, social, print, fundraising solicitations and environmental graphics and signage – including gojohnnies.com and athletics social media channels.
  • Work closely with the Sports Marketing team to ensure the timely creation and execution of creative content supporting sponsorships, promotions, and marketing initiatives.
  • Staff home intercollegiate athletic events; supervise student employees and coordinate the management of visual advertisements and branding for home athletic events, assist with live video stream, troubleshoot as needed and assist with game setup and teardown.
  • Lead, train and supervise a team of student employees; ensure their understanding and execution of CSB+SJU brand voice and visual identities (including athletics identity).
  • Work collaboratively with athletic communications, institutional advancement, coaches and other campus partners.
  • Serve as the manager of all SJU athletic digital boards and develop a “run of show” that meets advertisement and sponsor needs and enhances the student-athlete experience.
  • Understand and follow best practices and trends in media relations, content creation, copywriting, digital marketing and branding.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
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College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University

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The College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University are nationally leading liberal arts colleges whose unique partnership provides students with a highly engaged learning experience, preparing them for leadership in a global society. The student experience is enlivened by our Catholic and Benedictine Tradition and an extraordinary sense of community.Saint John's University is home to the Saint John's School of Theology and Seminary. Find more information about the Saint John's School of Theology and Seminary at www.csbsju.edu/sot.

St Joseph, Minnesota, USA
998 employees (52 in marketing)
69% recommend to a friend
100% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
147K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$4.9K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
52.5%
Direct
38.2%
Referral
7.7%
Social
1.2%
Paid
0.3%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~998

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
33 (3% of company)
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1

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