Assistant Director, Creative Services

Rice University; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Rice University is seeking an Assistant Director, Creative Services to produce high-impact video, photo, and digital content across platforms, enhancing recruiting, fan engagement, brand growth, and the student-athlete experience. The role collaborates with coaches, administrators, and external relations staff to shape content strategy.

This full-time, on-campus position requires flexible scheduling and travel during competitive seasons, with a strong emphasis on Adobe Creative Suite proficiency

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, digital media, graphic design, marketing, public relations, or a related field
• 1+ years of relevant professional experience

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary creative lead for assigned sport(s)
• Manage and execute social media content, including planning, scheduling, and real-time coverage
• Support content creation and social media management for assigned sports
• Create highlights, features, promotional edits, and recruiting-related content throughout the year
• Travel fully on occasion with assigned sports
• Collaborate with other departments within Athletics to meet day-to-day content needs
• Support department-wide initiatives, photoshoots, and events

Skills

Video production

Photo production

Social media management

Content calendars

Adobe Creative Suite

Premiere Pro

Photoshop

Time management

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications, digital media, graphic design, marketing, public relations, or a related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, Photoshop)

Job description

Position Summary:

The Assistant Director, Creative Services will produce high-impact video, photo, and digital content designed to enhance recruiting, fan engagement, brand growth, and the student-athlete experience across multiple platforms. Working collaboratively within the Creative Services team and alongside coaches, administrators, and external relations staff, this role will contribute to the overall creative direction and day-to-day content strategy of Rice Athletics.

This is a full-time, on-campus role requiring flexibility with scheduling and travel during competitive seasons. Per Rice policy 440, work arrangements may be subject to change.

*Exempt (salaried) positions under FLSA are not eligible for overtime.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, digital media, graphic design, marketing, public relations, or a related field
• 1+ years of relevant professional experience

Skills:

• Strong experience in video and photo production for digital platforms
• Experience managing social media platforms or digital content calendars
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Adobe Premiere Pro and Photoshop
• Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and travel as required
• Must be able to travel with teams on occastion
• Must thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

Preferences:

• Working knowledge of graphic design and visual layout
• Prior experience supervising professional staff, student employees, or entry-level creatives
• Familiarity with collegiate athletics or sports production environments
• Experience with motion graphics and advanced post-production workflows is a plus

Essential Functions:

• Serve as the primary creative lead for assigned sport(s)
• Manage and execute social media content, including planning, scheduling, and real-time coverage
• Support content creation and social media management for assigned sports
• Create highlights, features, promotional edits, and recruiting-related content throughout the year
• Travel fully on occasion with assigned sports
• Collaborate with other departments within Athletics to meet day-to-day content needs
• Support department-wide initiatives, photoshoots, and events

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