Assistant Athletic Director, Creative Content

Job Title:

Assistant Athletic Director, Creative Content

Job Summary:

The University of San Francisco seeks a highly-motivated, energetic, and team-orientated individual to fill the role of Assistant Athletic Director, Creative Content at one of the nation’s leading Jesuit institutions. This is a full-time, 12-month position with full University benefits. The successful candidate must be highly organized, self-driven, possess great attention to detail, be comfortable in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, be upbeat with a “can do” attitude, be responsible and dependable and be passionate about intercollegiate athletics. Will work collaboratively with Associate Athletic Director, Communications in responsibility for the assigning, coordinating, of all photography, videography and editing of various video features to promote USF athletics and its student-athletes.

Full Job Description:

Job Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
· 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.
· Maintain communication with student workforce, coaches and administration relative to creative content.
· Provide assistance in uploading content for court-side LED signage and video boards during basketball/volleyball events.
· Create promotional videos to enhance the fan experience on LED Boards, the Sobrato Center, and online content.
· Work closely with our audience development, digital product, and event production to drive audience growth.

Qualifications and 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.
· Knowledge of NCAA rules and experience across all USF sponsored sports working in an atmosphere of NCAA compliance.

· Understanding and appreciation of the mission, vision, and values of the University of San Francisco.

About USF Athletics
The University of San Francisco is committed to excellence in athletics as part of a larger commitment to educating students in the Jesuit Catholic tradition. USF sports play a prime role in our community and in cura personalis, or the care of the whole person. USF has 13 team and individual national championships, 101 conference championships, and 102 student-athletes named as All-Americans. USF Athletics strives to develop programs of national distinction while providing our student-athletes with a world-class educational experience at one of the nation’s
leading Jesuit institutions. Educational opportunities, programs that compete at the highest levels of competition and student-athletes who become leaders in their chosen professions and communities are the cornerstones of USF Athletics. A charter member of the West Coast Conference, USF sponsors 16 NCAA Division I programs comprised of over 250 student-athletes.

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Full time

Pay Rate:

Salary

Salary Range :

$81,526.00 annualized