Creative Content Specialist, Athletics -Communication Specialist 1

Southwest Minnesota State University • Marshall, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Creative Content Specialist will serve SMSU Athletics as a creative storyteller. This hands-on role is responsible for capturing, editing, and producing visual and digital media that showcase the energy, talent, and dedication of our student-athletes, coaches, and athletic programs. The Creative Content Specialist will understand visual composition with proficiency in photography and videography. This position has ability to craft compelling narratives that elevate the Mustang brand across social media, SMSU websites, broadcasts, video boards, and other platforms. This position will work closely with the Athletics Communications and Marketing teams to develop engaging content, highlight key moments from games and events, and help shape the overall look and feel of SMSU Athletics’ digital presence. The role will also oversee all game-day broadcasts and coordinate with the campus television program.

Requirements

• One year of communications experience with professional camera equipment and video editing.
• Proficient skill in the use of professional camera equipment, including DSLR/mirrorless, audio, lighting, setups, etc.
• Video editing skills using Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, and/or Final Cut.
• Considerable knowledge of photography with a thorough understanding of composition, lighting, and color grading.
• Ability to plan and organize content creation within tight time windows and competing priorities.
• Ability to communicate effectively, specifically through broadcasting and social media campaigns.
• Considerable knowledge of best practices regarding usability, accessibility, and search engine optimization.

Nice To Haves

• Degree in journalism, communication, digital media, marketing, or other related field.
• Experience within college athletics as either an employee or student athlete.

Responsibilities

• Capturing, editing, and producing visual and digital media.
• Showcasing the energy, talent, and dedication of student-athletes, coaches, and athletic programs.
• Crafting compelling narratives to elevate the Mustang brand across various platforms.
• Developing engaging content with Athletics Communications and Marketing teams.
• Highlighting key moments from games and events.
• Shaping the overall digital presence of SMSU Athletics.
• Overseeing all game-day broadcasts.
• Coordinating with the campus television program.

Benefits

• 11 paid Holidays
• Vacation Time
• Sick Time
• six weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500)
• a Pension Plan
• 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options
• pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts
• employer paid life insurance
• short and long term disability
• professional development
• a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree