Assistant Athletic Director, Creative Content

Responsibilities

• Lead content creation across all platforms, including long and short form videos, graphic design, social media posts and other programming as needed.
• Work collaboratively with the Associate Athletic Director, Communications in developing and implementing content strategies to amplify USF’s brand identity and goals.
• Lead the direction and production of content creation across all digital channels - Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, Facebook, and USF Dons Website.
• Work collaboratively with student workforce on collection of video and photo content at events on campus.
• Develop and oversee inventory of all video and photography equipment, organize and maintain adequate storage and protection of all equipment.
• Shoot creative video at select games, practices and special events.
• Assist in marketing and promoting the athletic department through video technologies and photography while increasing the exposure and brand awareness of the department.
• Provide highlights of USF Men’s and Women’s Basketball highlights for national media outlets.
• Assist in coordination of game day media, video and photography coverage.
• Assist in the organization and direction of sport programs media days to capture specialty footage for marketing and communications staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required, Masters’ preferred, emphasis on journalism, public relations,
• communications or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 4 years of increasingly responsible experience in the production and execution of sports video, graphic design and photography. Preferred experience in a Division I communications athletic department or conference office.
• Strong knowledge of social media platforms, sports media and collegiate athletic industry trends.
• Willingness to work weekends and nights. Flexible work hours but some evening and weekend hours are required. Team travel as necessary.
• Ability to present a professional demeanor while delivering a high-level of customer service.
• Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite.
• Expertise in content creation and management.
• Candidate must have the ability to recognize compelling stories, distribute and present them in a creative manner, as well as execute production plans.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.