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Athletics Creative Services Graduate Assistant
Pepperdine University
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Athletics Creative Services Graduate Assistant
Malibu, CA (On-site)
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Job Summary
Own the visual storytelling for Pepperdine Athletics by handling design templates, photography and videography, and multi-channel campaigns across digital and print, while aligning with the department’s brand and mission.
- Creative production ownership: design graphics and templates for assigned sports and campaigns that fit the visual identity.
- Content capture: shoot and edit photos/videos at events to fuel social, digital ads, and videoboards.
- Brand stewardship: ensure assets reflect Pepperdine values and collaborate with Marketing and Communications to promote athletics.
Job Description
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.
Pepperdine University
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Founded in 1937, Pepperdine University is an independent, Christian university located 30 miles west of downtown Los Angeles in scenic Malibu, California. The University enrolls approximately 7,600 students across its flagship liberal arts school, Seaver College; the Caruso School of Law; the Graziadio School of Business and Management; the Graduate School of Education and Psychology; and the School of Public Policy. Pepperdine is committed to the highest standards of academic excellence and Christian values, where students are strengthened for lives of purpose, service, and leadership.
Founded in 1937
Malibu, California, USA
3.5K employees (276 in marketing)
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67% CEO approval
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