Associate Director, Football Social Media & Student-Athlete Branding

University of Notre Dame•Notre Dame, IN

4d•$80,000

About The Position

Notre Dame Athletics develops and challenges each student-athlete to pursue excellence and serve as a force for good in the world. Our vision is to lead collegiate athletics by defining the integrated student-athlete experience and forming champions. To do this, we are eager to attract, recruit, develop and retain individuals who positively contribute to a collaborative, connected culture where all may thrive. The University of Notre Dame is more than a breathtaking campus — our strong community, long-standing tradition of excellence, and ability to offer innovative resources and opportunities underscores our #1 ranking on the Forbes Best Large Employer list. As a prospective member of Notre Dame Athletics, we invite you to apply if you have a shared purpose for our distinctly integrated student-athlete experience, an unrivaled passion for people who propel a dynamic and high-performing organization, and a proven record of success in your field. The Associate Director, Football Social Media & Student-Athlete Branding role will work within the Athletic Department’s External Affairs team, be a part of the award-winning Fighting Irish Media Department, and will lead all social media channels for Notre Dame Football. Have we peaked your interest? This opportunity will open doors for you to grow both professionally and personally. The University’s distinct mission of being a force for good allows you to grow in ways you never dreamed possible. Not only do we offer a great work culture, but we pride ourselves on an unparalleled benefits package to maximize your well-being.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (4 years)
3 to 4 years of experience managing a brand's social media accounts
Expert level knowledge in all aspects of social media
Thorough knowledge of college football and high athletics EQ (i.e. know the commitment it takes to be a college student-athlete, have witnessed how revenue impacts the game, and have a general awareness of athlete competition
Demonstrate executive decision-making, organization, and professional communication skills including but not limited to expressing vision for social media strategy to key stakeholders
Experience in expanding the brand on social media, collaborating with student-athletes and programs on content creation
Experience with photography (use of DSLR/mirrorless camera systems and Adobe creative suite programs) and creation of photography content for the social media channels is a key part of this role
Experience manipulating provided Photoshop templates
Willingness to be trained in studio photography for management of recruit photoshoots
Experience in a collegiate and/or professional communications/content creation role required, including managing media and statistics, as it pertains to the social media output
Experience in managing the output of information related to recruiting, team philosophy, game events and information, sponsored/partner content and fan engagement are all elements of the overall brand and social media strategy
Ability to travel to all team games and special events is required as is the ability to work nights and weekends as needed
Willingness to be trained and a proficiency in desktop publishing/video (InDesign & Photoshop).Secondary support of content creation for the program, alongside lead content creators will be a major part of success in this position

Nice To Haves

Understanding of and compliance with NCAA and Notre Dame rules and regulations is imperative
Experience in working with corporate sponsorship and/or student-athlete agents – both of which will be small parts of this role
Extensive knowledge of college football
Basic background knowledge of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL)