Creative Media Specialist

University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Athletics Department is seeking a Creative Media Specialist to design visual content for print and digital use. You will collaborate with Communications staff to develop and maintain the athletics brand across social media, the official site, media guides, game programs, posters, tickets and newsletters.

Working with the Creative and Emerging Media team, you will push the future brand of Nebraska and deliver compelling content for multiple platforms while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Advertising, journalism or related field plus one year of experience.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite including Photoshop, Illustrator, and Premiere Pro or related programs; knowledge of social media.
• Knowledge and proficiency with cameras for still and video.
• Proficiency in email, word processing and spreadsheet software.
• Strong portfolio of previous work required.

Responsibilities

• Create visual content for print and digital applications.
• Work with Communications staff to develop, maintain and advance the athletics brand identity across publications and channels.
• Produce digital content across platforms to advance the Nebraska Department of Athletics brand.
• Collaborate with the Creative and Emerging Media Department as part of a team to push the future brand.

Skills

Adobe Photoshop

Illustrator

Premiere Pro

Social media

Portfolio

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design

Tools

Cameras (still & video)

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description Of Work

Create visual content that will be used for both print and digital applications. Among the responsibilities are: working with the Communications staff to develop, maintain and advance the athletics department brand identity through its various printed and digital publications, which include, but are not limited to: social media channels, official athletics website, media guides, game programs, posters, tickets and newsletters. Work with various sports and communications staff to create digital content across a variety of platforms to advance the brand identity of the Nebraska Department of Athletics. Work with the Creative and Emerging Media Department as part of a team to continue to develop and push the future brand of Nebraska.

The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. See https://equity.unl.edu/notice-nondiscrimination/.

Working Title

Creative Media Specialist

Department

Athletics-0850

Description Of Work

Create visual content that will be used for both print and digital applications. Among the responsibilities are: working with the Communications staff to develop, maintain and advance the athletics department brand identity through its various printed and digital publications, which include, but are not limited to: social media channels, official athletics website, media guides, game programs, posters, tickets and newsletters. Work with various sports and communications staff to create digital content across a variety of platforms to advance the brand identity of the Nebraska Department of Athletics. Work with the Creative and Emerging Media Department as part of a team to continue to develop and push the future brand of Nebraska.

The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. See https://equity.unl.edu/notice-nondiscrimination/.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Advertising, journalism or related field plus one (1) year of experience with creative media execution across digital and social platforms; equivalent education/experience will be considered.
• Must be proficient in Adobe creative software including Photoshop, Illustrator, and Premiere Pro or related programs as well as working knowledge of social media websites.
• Must show knowledge and proficiency in cameras for both still and video.
• Proficiency in email, word processing and spreadsheet software.
• Applicants must supply a strong portfolio of previous work.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ideal candidate will have three (3) years’ experience with creative media execution across digital and social platforms.
• Previous experience in college athletics is preferred.
• Working knowledge of the internet and associated technologies, including web design software, preferred.

Posted Salary

$42,000/yr minimum