
Position Summary:
Arkansas State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. In pursuit of this commitment, Arkansas State University-Jonesboro, a Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) member of the Sun Belt Conference that sponsors 16 sports, seeks applicants for a Content Creative Director responsible for building and elevating the programs brand through storytelling, digital media strategy and creative.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Creative Strategy & Brand Development
Develop and execute a year-round creative content strategy aligned with program goals and recruiting vision.
Establish and maintain a consistent visual identity and brand voice across all platforms.
Create innovative campaigns that enhance fan engagement, recruiting visibility, and program exposure.
Social Media Management
Manage all official women’s basketball social media accounts.
Build and execute daily content calendars for in-season and offseason periods.
Monitor analytics and engagement trends to maximize audience growth and platform performance.
Create real-time game day and practice content.
Graphic Design & Digital Content
Design high-level graphics for:
Recruiting
Schedule releases
Game day promotions
Player recognition
NIL and branding opportunities
Community engagement initiatives
Produce motion graphics, animations, and short-form digital campaigns.
Photography & Videography
Capture practices, games, workouts, team travel, and community events.
Produce cinematic video content including:
Hype videos
Mic’d-up segments
Player features
Documentary-style storytelling
Recruiting edits
Edit video and photo content for social and promotional use.
Recruiting Content
Collaborate with coaching staff to create personalized recruiting graphics and videos.
Assist in the development of official and unofficial visit experiences through creative presentation and branding.
Produce content that highlights culture, facilities, player development, academics, and the overall student-athlete experience.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Proficiency in:
Adobe Creative Suite
Photoshop
Premiere Pro
After Effects
Lightroom
Canva (preferred)
Strong understanding of social media trends and platform strategy.
Experience with photography and videography equipment.
Ability to work nights, weekends, and travel during basketball season.
General Days/Hours:
Hours vary each day based on practice schedule and game
Many evenings and weekends are required along with daily office hours.
Must be able to travel to all away contests.
Additional hours as requested and/or needed.
Regular and reliable attendance.
Minimum Qualifications:
An earned Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, communications, marketing, sports media, digital media, or related field preferred but not necessary.
One (1) or more years of relevant experience.
Experience in collegiate athletics, sports media, or creative content production preferred.