Director of Athletic Creative Content

Northwestern College is seeking applicants who can lead in the new age of digital sports communication as the director of athletic creative content. The position will conceptualize and execute creative video highlights, video projects, social media and website graphics, as well as develop graphic design collateral for external units to utilize for digital and printed purposes to promote all athletic programs. The role will coordinate all social media platforms, ensuring that content is regularly updated on the department’s main social media accounts. The position will play an integral role in the communications, marketing, development and creative efforts for the athletic department.  This is a full-time, 12-month month position that will work with the Red Raider athletic communications department under the supervision of the director.

General Responsibilities:

·         Research, strategize, conceptualize, propose and design creative projects for electronic, print, web and interactive media.

·         Collect content during events to use as resources for recruiting, marketing, storytelling and recaps.

·         Serve as the primary media coordinator for Red Raider social media pages.

·         Collaborate in brainstorming meetings to elevate the graphic design, branding and storytelling opportunities for the athletic department across social media, broadcasts and fundraising.

·         Shoot and create content for all 22 NAIA sports, and the entirety of the athletic department, in collaboration with a staff of student videographers. This includes production and distribution of video across social media sites (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube), to include feature stories, highlights, previews, etc.

·         Creative video and motion graphics to be implemented for videoboards in game.

·         Supervise and mentor student employees in creative video production.

·         Coordinate/assign graphic content relevant within today’s digital sport market.

·         Creatively use social media to promote Red Raider student-athletes and programs.

·         Monitor sport-specific social media pages.

·         Lead processes for translating the brand style guide into daily content applications across graphics, video, photo and animation.

·         Lead the photography team, casting vision for our photographic expression.

·         Assist with sports informational duties when needed as a member of the athletic communications department.

·         Work collaboratively with the college marketing and communications department to promote a consistent, Stand Out, Red Raider brand.

Skills, Abilities, Traits Desired:

·         Hands-on experience in either creative video, photo, animation or graphic design.

·         Proficient/understanding of Adobe creative environments.

·         Experience in managing multiple social media accounts on multiple platforms.

·         Ability to create and publish original, high-quality content.  

·         Strong knowledge of social media platforms and trends to develop and achieve social media design plan.

·         Strong communicator (verbal, written, creative, professional)

·         Problem-solver, versatile, efficient and attentive to detail.

·         Ability to keep up to date on new trends and innovative approaches in the industry.

·         Ability to rapidly prepare graphics to respond in real-time to emerging news and team performance/accomplishments.

·         Ability to handle high-stress situations and manage multiple responsibilities.

·         Growth-oriented leader who empowers others to flourish.

Required Qualifications:

·          Bachelor’s degree in communications, graphic design, sport management or related field.

·          1-3 years of related experience in sports creative content.

Northwestern College seeks candidates with an authentic Christian faith who will embrace and live out our mission & values, including our Reformed, evangelical and ecumenical identity as stated in our Christian Identity Statement, Mission Statement, Vision for Learning and Vision for Diversity. We view these statements as complementary and draw from each in fulfilling our mission.

Review of applications will begin immediately until the position is filled. To apply, send letter of application, résumé and Northwestern College application form to:

Human Resources  •  Northwestern College

101 7th St. SW  •  Orange City, IA 51041

Apply online at www.nwciowa.edu/employment then

send cover letter and resume to mindy.stichka@nwciowa.edu