NIL Content Specialist

100 LEARFIELD; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) + Match

Paid time off

Parental Leave

Holidays

Job summary

Learfield is seeking a creator to own NIL video and audio content from concept to delivery. You will shoot, edit, and tailor branded content with athletic teams to engage fans and support local sales opportunities.

You will also develop non‑NIL campaigns, write and supervise content production, and participate in on-site university shoots, collaborating with school teams and national partners.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience developing creative content with engagement impact.
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven collaboration with content creators and stakeholders.
• Strong communication skills for presenting concepts to leadership.
• Creative thinker able to generate ideas supporting goals.

Responsibilities

• Own the creation and execution of NIL video and audio content.
• Manage execution of creative NIL projects from idea to final deliverables, including shooting and editing.
• Assist in creating original branded NIL video and social content with school teams.
• Support development of custom-branded social content for local Learfield teams.
• Collaborate with athletics content teams to produce NIL content across social platforms.

Skills

Video content creation

Content collaboration

deadline management

Communication with leadership

Creative thinking

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Job description

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Own the creation and execution of all NIL video and audio content.
• Manage the execution of creative NIL projects from idea generation through final deliverables, including shooting and editing.
• Assist in creating original, branded and NIL video and social content in partnership with school teams to drive fan engagement across social channels and generate revenue opportunities for local sales staff.
• Support the development of custom-branded social content for local Learfield property sales teams.
• Assist in the creation of content for various platforms including but not limited to multimedia audio/video, animation, graphics, and sponsorable content.
• Serve as a liaison—alongside the Supervising Producer—between the athletics department content team, local Learfield sales teams, and national sales.
• Collaborate with athletics content teams to produce program‑specific NIL and branded content in the defined voice and tone of each account, across all social media platforms, including emerging channels.
• Support the creative process for non‑NIL content campaigns from concept through final deliverables, including writing, producing, shooting, and occasionally overseeing editing.
• Assist the Supervising Producer and University production teams in the creative development of Learfield‑led original content initiatives.
• Participate in the production of Learfield live‑action shoots and other on‑site content opportunities at the University.

Minimum Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in developing creative content that has driven engagement and measurable results.
• Ability to meet deadlines and thrive in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with content creators, partners, and other stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to present concepts and strategies to executive leadership.
• Creative thinker with the ability to generate ideas that support project goals and initiatives.
• Strong administrative, critical‑reasoning, and problem‑solving skills.
• Highly organized, efficient, and strong attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using Adobe Creative Cloud.
• Experience working in the sports industry—ideally collegiate athletics.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance and Other Insurance Plans, Flexible Paid Time Off (minimum 10+ days annually), including Parental Leave, 20 Paid Holidays, 401(k) + Match, and Short/Long Term Disability.
• Leave benefits are consistent with state and local laws, including the Colorado Health Families and Workplaces Act.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Learfield is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.

About Learfield

Learfield is the leading media and technology company powering college athletics. Through its digital and physical platforms, Learfield owns and leverages a deep data set and relationships in the industry to drive revenue, growth, brand awareness, and fan engagement for brands, sports, and entertainment properties. With ties to over 1,200 collegiate institutions and over 12,000 local and national brand partners, Learfield’s presence in college sports and live events delivers influence and maximizes reach to target audiences. With data‑based solutions for a 365‑day, 24/7 fan experience, Learfield enables schools and brands to connect with fans through licensed merchandise, game ticketing, donor identification for athletic programs, exclusive custom content, innovative marketing initiatives, NIL solutions, and advanced digital platforms. Since 2008, it has served as title sponsor for the acclaimed Learfield Directors’ Cup, supporting athletic departments across all divisions.

People-First Culture

The company strives each day to deliver the mission statement and embody the core values that make Learfield an exciting place to work.

Mission

Powering the connection of fans to the brands and experiences they love.

Core Values

Build Trust | Be Fans of One Another | Power Tomorrow | Create & Connect Communities | Have Fun