Assistant Athletic Director, Creative Strategy

University of Connecticut; Storrs (CT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Connecticut Division of Athletics seeks an Assistant Athletic Director for Creative Services and Strategy to lead the creative arm of UConn Athletics, directing ideation, creative direction, and production of digital content and media across platforms, as well as traditional media and assets.

This role oversees social media, graphic design, photography, and web/app content, collaborates with Video Services, Marketing and Communications, and develops strategic campaigns to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (graphic design, marketing, journalism, or communications).
• At least 4 years producing and managing multimedia content for digital platforms and in-game production.
• Two years of experience in social media strategy and execution.
• Proficiency with web design including HTML/CSS; WordPress experience.
• Proficient in video content capture/editing.
• Proficient in photography and editing.
• Proficient with Adobe Creative Suite.

Responsibilities

• Oversee social media, graphic design, and photography operations.
• Lead full-time staff and student interns; coordinate across Video Services, Marketing, and Communications.
• Develop and execute strategic content campaigns and style guides.
• Oversee the Athletics website/app and UConn+ strategy.
• Support in enhancing fan engagement and revenue generation.

Skills

Social media strategy

Multimedia content production

Team leadership

Video content capture & editing

Education

Bachelor's degree in graphic design/marketing/communications or related field

Tools

WordPress

Sidearm CMS

Daktronics software

Adobe After Effects

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

The University of Connecticut Division of Athletics seeks an Assistant Athletic Director for Creative Services and Strategy to lead the creative arm of UConn Athletics, directing ideation, creative direction, and production of digital content and media across platforms, as well as traditional media and assets.

This role oversees social media, graphic design, photography, and web/app content, collaborates with Video Services, Marketing and Communications, and develops strategic campaigns to