Assistant Director of Creative Services

High Point University • High Point, NC

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About The Position

High Point University is seeking a highly motivated and creative professional to join its athletics communications team as Assistant Director of Creative Services. The role serves as the primary creative services contact for assigned sports and helps develop and execute digital content and social media strategies for the university’s 16 athletic programs. The position reports to the Deputy Assistant Director for Revenue Share & Compliance.

The Assistant Director helps carry out the department’s social media strategy, supports graphics and branding work, develops stories for media contacts, and creates content for assigned sports. The role attends home events for assigned sports and away events as necessary, and helps maintain official HPU Athletics social media accounts. A flexible schedule, including late-night and weekend hours, is required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Strong writing, editing, and design skills, including print and web skills.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with members of the media, coaches, student-athletes, athletics staff, parents, fans, and alumni.
• Ability to work independently and lead projects.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including late-night and weekend hours.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Communications, Journalism, Digital Media, or Graphic Design.
• Experience in athletics or sport.

Responsibilities

• Help execute the department’s social media strategy across platforms to increase viewers and creative content.
• Assist with the design and execution of the department’s graphics and branding templates.
• Build relationships with and pitch stories to local, regional, and national media contacts.
• Attend all home athletic events for assigned sport(s) and away events as necessary.
• Design and edit content for assigned sports, including photos, videos, and graphic design.
• Assist in maintaining official HPU Athletics accounts on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating effectively with students, students’ parents, faculty, co-workers, and managers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time