Sports Media Content Specialist

Arlington, TX (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableMid Level1+ years expFull time

Posted 10 days ago

Job Summary

Own and produce Athletics digital content across video, photography, graphics, and social channels, overseeing coverage of practices, games, student-athlete features, and events, while coordinating deadlines with the Creative Services team.

Manage content creation for social media channels
Capture and edit video and photography for events
Collaborate with the Assistant Athletic Director for Creative Services to meet deadlines

Job Description

Responsibilities

Create, edit, and publish video, photography, graphics, and other digital content for Athletics social media platforms, recruiting, marketing, and departmental initiatives.
Provide creative coverage for assigned sports, including practices, competitions, student-athlete features, interviews, community activities, and other Athletics events
Create short-form and platform-specific content for Athletics social media channels, including highlights, behind-the-scenes content, student-athlete features, and other timely content.
Assist with team media days and other planned creative projects by capturing video and photography and producing assigned digital content.
Work with the Assistant Athletic Director for Creative Services and other Athletics staff to complete assigned creative projects, coordinate content needs, and meet established deadlines.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in communications, digital media, graphic design, marketing, broadcasting, journalism, or a related field with experience or exposure to digital content creation through employment, internships, student work, freelance work, or similar experience.
Working knowledge of video production, photography, editing, and graphic design.
Ability to create engaging content within established brand standards.
Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Ability to learn and apply new creative technologies and digital trends.
Strong attention to detail.

Preferred

One (1) year of related experience or internships, preferably in athletics or sports.
Experience creating content for social media or digital platforms and familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite and photography/video equipment.
Portfolio or work samples demonstrating digital content creation.

Benefits

Position is benefit eligible: Yes
We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to our employees at the University. https://www.uta.edu/hr/employee-benefits

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