Associate Director of Creative Services

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Oxford (OH); On-site; USD 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefit eligible

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking an Associate Director of Creative Services to enhance Miami University's Athletics communication and marketing efforts. The role includes coordinating graphic design for social media, print, and videoboard content while assisting with strategic initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have significant experience in digital design, a Bachelor's degree, and proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite. This position requires collaboration with various stakeholders to elevate the visual storytelling for Miami Athletics.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience in content creation and digital design.
• Experience in graphic design as intern, student intern, or full-time position.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate graphic design needs for social media and print/digital material.
• Assist with social media strategy, execution, and analytics.
• Develop and oversee projects in conjunction with department goals.

Skills

Adobe Creative Suite

Graphic design

Content creation

Social media strategy

Videoboard management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Photoshop

Final Cut Pro

After Effects

Canva

Job description

Job Title

Associate Director of Creative Services

Department

Athletics Communication and Marketing

Worker Type

Regular

Pay Type

Salary

Position Salary Minimum

$43,000

Position Salary Maximum

$53,000

Salary will be commensurate with the level of the position, education, and experience.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Benefit Eligible

Yes

Job Description Summary

Miami University Athletics is seeking an Associate Director of Creative Services to work within the Athletic Marketing and Fan Engagement unit to enhance and elevate the department’s graphic design execution while working within Miami University and Miami Athletics brand standards, assist with social media strategy and execution, and help build the visual gameday experience through development and execution of videoboard content and management. This position will develop and oversee projects and strategy in conjunction with department goals and will work with administrators, coaches, student-athletes, alumni, communications and other external units within the department.

Job Description

Job Duties

• Coordinate the department’s graphic design needs for social media, print/digital material and videoboard elements.
• Work closely with the Assistant A.D. for Marketing & Fan Engagement and staff to develop the creative needs of Miami Athletics.
• Work with University Communications & Marketing colleagues to be an ambassador for the brand and the visual storytelling for Miami Athletics.
• Assist with the department’s social media strategy, execution and analytics.
• Oversee and develop student interns on graphic design, social media and videoboard execution.
• Responsible for content and upload to assigned venue videoboards as well as in-game operation of assigned videoboard(s).
• Other responsibilities and duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and at least two years of experience in content creation and digital design.
• Must have previous experience as a content creator with an emphasis in graphic design as an intern, student intern or in a full-time position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in athletics, experience in collegiate athletics a plus.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite with a heavy emphasis in Photoshop, Final Cut Pro, After Effects, audio production software as well as advanced knowledge in Canva and motion graphics.
• Excellent written and verbal communications and strong attention to detail.
• Superior organizational skills and ability to balance multiple projects.
• Must be motivated, reliable, and able to work independently or as part of a team.
• Self-starter; ability to multi-task in a high-energy and fast-paced environment.
• Ability to oversee, manage and direct student interns.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to professionally communicate with all levels of staff, management, coaches and players.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays (will adjust work schedule to meet departmental demands).

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement

Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encourages applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Miami University prohibits harassment, discrimination and retaliation on the basis of age (40 years or older), color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin (ancestry), pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, status as a parent or foster parent, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities, programs or employment practices. Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to [e-mail] or 513-529-3560.