Associate Director of Creative Services

About the role

Miami University Athletics is seeking an Assistant/Associate Director of Creative Services to work within the Athletic Marketing and Fan Engagement unit.

Responsibilities

• Cook up the department's graphic design needs for social media, print/digital material and videoboard elements.
• Collaborate closely with the Assistant A.D. for Marketing & Fan Engagement and staff to craft the creative needs of Miami Athletics.
• Partner with University Communications & Marketing colleagues to be a brand ambassador and storyteller for Miami Athletics.
• Support 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 uploads to assigned venue videoboards as well as in-game operation of assigned videoboards.
• Handle other responsibilities and duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and at least two years of experience in content creation and digital design.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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).