Assoc Dir Mkt & Fan Engagement

Miami University Alumni Association•Oxford, OH

7d•$43,000 - $53,000•Onsite

About The Position

Miami University Athletics is seeking an Assistant/Associate Director of Creative Services to work within the Athletic Marketing and Fan Engagement unit to enhance and elevate the department’s graphic design execution while working within Miami University and Miami Athletics brand standards, assist with social media strategy and execution, and help build the visual gameday experience through development and execution of videoboard content and management. This position will develop and oversee projects and strategy in conjunction with department goals and will work with administrators, coaches, student-athletes, alumni, communications and other external units within the department.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and at least two years of experience in content creation and digital design.
Must have previous experience as a content creator with an emphasis in graphic design as an intern, student intern or in a full-time position.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in athletics, experience in collegiate athletics a plus
Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite with a heavy emphasis in Photoshop, Final Cut Pro, After Effects, audio production software as well as advanced knowledge in Canva and motion graphics.
Excellent written and verbal communications and strong attention to detail.
Superior organizational skills and ability to balance multiple projects.
Must be motivated, reliable, and able to work independently or as part of a team.
Self-starter; ability to multi-task in a high-energy and fast-paced environment.
Ability to oversee, manage and direct student interns.
Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to professionally communicate with all levels of staff, management, coaches and players.
Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays (will adjust work schedule to meet departmental demands)

Responsibilities

Coordinate the department’s graphic design needs for social media, print/digital material and videoboard elements.
Work closely with the Assistant A.D. for Marketing & Fan Engagement and staff to develop the creative needs of Miami Athletics.
Work with University Communications & Marketing colleagues to be an ambassador for the brand and the visual story-telling for Miami Athletics.
Assist with the department’s social media strategy, execution and analytics.
Oversee and develop student interns on graphic design, social media and videoboard execution.
Responsible for content and upload to assigned venue videoboards as well as in-game operation of assigned videoboard(s).
Other responsibilities and duties as assigned.