Assistant Director of Creative Services (Revenue and Supportive Content)

University of San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Benefits

On-campus Fitness Centers

Retirement contribution

Job summary

The University of San Diego seeks an Assistant Director of Creative Services (Revenue Content) to lead high-quality video, photography, graphics and digital content that support ticket sales, sponsorship activation, development and fan engagement within USD Athletics.

You will oversee a team of student workers, collaborate with marketing, communications, sponsorship and external partners, and drive revenue-focused storytelling while maintaining brand consistency across all visuals and campaigns.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year in marketing, promotions or related field is required.
• Experience in college athletics, live event operations, or related environments is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Produce revenue-focused video, graphics and digital content for tickets and sponsorships.
• Develop sponsor assets including presentations and in-venue graphics.
• Recruit, train and manage student workers and interns.
• Collaborate with marketing, communications, sponsorship and external partners.

Skills

Marketing

Promotions

Communications

Team leadership

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Sound Director

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Assistant Director of Creative Services (Revenue and Supportive Content)

Position Title & Department

Assistant Director of Creative Services (Revenue and Supportive Content); Athletics

Posting #

5711

Department Description

As part of the University of San Diego, a Roman Catholic University, the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is committed to advancing academic and athletic excellence and enhancing students' lives while promoting the University of San Diego.

University Description

The University of San Diego, an engaged and contemporary Catholic institution, was founded by the Diocese of San Diego and the Society of the Sacred Heart in 1949. Governed by an independent board of trustees since 1972, USD remains committed to a liberal arts education grounded in the Catholic intellectual tradition and the pursuit of truth, goodness and beauty. Inspired by this centuries old tradition of Catholic higher education, the University welcomes people of all faith traditions and any, or no, religious background. The future success of USD relies on the contributions of those who seek to foster the development of engaged global citizens and an earnest confrontation of humanity’s urgent challenges .

Detailed Description

The Assistant Director of Creative Services (Revenue Content) serves as the department's primary creative producer focused on revenue-generating initiatives. This position is responsible for producing high-quality video, photography, graphic design and digital content that supports ticket sales, sponsorship activation, development, fan engagement and the overall growth of the USD Athletics brand. The position will be assigned and responsible for specific sports, while keeping the revenue generation priorities at the forefront.

Working collaboratively with marketing and communications, sports information, sponsorship, ticket sales and external partners, this position develops compelling visual storytelling while prioritizing projects that directly contribute to departmental revenue goals.

Duties and Responsibilities

Revenue Marketing & Sponsorship Creative

• Produce video, graphic and digital assets supporting season tickets, group sales and single-game ticket campaigns.
• Develop creative materials for sponsorship sales presentations and partnership proposals.
• Create sponsor fulfillment assets including social graphics, in-venue creative, digital advertisements, ESPN+ promotional content.
• Produce behind-the-scenes content that increases fan engagement and drives revenue opportunities.
• Collaborate with JMI Sports and internal revenue staff to develop partnership assets.
• Collaborate with the development unit to support fundraising efforts for USD Athletics.

Photography & Videography

• Capture photography and video at athletic events, practices, community appearances and special events.
• Produce promotional videos highlighting student-athletes, coaches, facilities and the USD Athletics experience.
• Manage editing, color correction, motion graphics and final production of video projects.
• Build and maintain a department-wide digital asset library.

Sport Support & External Initiatives

• Recruit, train, and manage a team of student workers and marketing interns.
• Support assigned sports with creative content throughout the year.
• Assist marketing and communications team with major campaigns, championships and special events.
• Collaborate on content planning surrounding key athletic initiatives and departmental priorities.

Graphic Design & Digital Content

• Design graphics for social media, marketing campaigns, digital advertising and athletic promotions.
• Develop templates that improve efficiency for recurring sponsorship and marketing initiatives.
• Assist with creative direction for new branding campaigns and revenue-focused storytelling.
• Ensure brand consistency across all visual communications.

Administrative & Other Duties

• Assist with creative planning meetings and project timelines.
• Manage equipment and creative production workflow.
• Stay current on creative trends, software and best practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Special Conditions of Employment

• Must be able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed in support of athletic events.
• Required to travel to select off-campus events.

Background check

Successful completion of a pre-employment background check.

Degree Verification Requirement

Persons offered employment in this position will be required to provide official education transcripts for degree verification purposes.

Job Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum one (1) year of relevant experience in marketing, promotions or a related field is required.
• Experience working in college athletics, live event operations, or related environments.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two or more years of experience in sports marketing or event presentation preferred.
• Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Premiere) and/or other creative tools.
• Familiarity with game production software such as Sound Director.
• Supervisory experience with student staff or interns.

$5,858.67-$6,000 per month; Excellent Benefits
The University of San Diego offers a very competitive benefits package including; medical, dental, vision, a retirement contribution given to you by the University, and access to on-campus Fitness Centers. Please visit the benefits section of our website to view all of the perks and benefits that USD has to offer. USD: Human Resources: Benefits

Hours: 40 hours per week