Athletics Creative Lead - Video, Social & Content

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

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