Assistant Director of Creative Services

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education

• Bachelor's degree required; preferred in Communications, Journalism, Digital Media, or Graphic Design.  Experience in athletics/sport preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Ability

• Strong writing, editing, and design (print and web skills)
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with members of the media, coaches, student-athletes, athletics staff, parents, fans, and alumni
• Ability to work independently as well as lead projects
• Ability to work flexible schedule including late night and weekend hours

Essential Functions

• Helps execute the department’s social media strategy across all platforms to increase viewers and creative content
• Assists with the design and execution of the department’s graphics and branding templates
• Builds relationships with and pitches stories to local, regional, and national media contacts
• Attends all home athletic events for assigned sport(s) and away as necessary
• Designs and edits content for assigned sports including photos, videos, and graphic design
• Assists in maintaining official HPU Athletics accounts on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram
• Maintains positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating effectively with students, students’ parents, faculty, co-workers, and managers
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

If you have any questions concerning this position, please contact Andrew Sanchez, Deputy Assistant Director for Revenue Share & Compliance atdsanchez@highpoint.edu