Associate Director Creative & Emerging Media

$50,000 - $50,000/Yr

University of Nebraska - Lincoln, NE

Full-time - Mid Level

Lincoln, NE

Educational Services

About the position

The Creative & Emerging Media department within Nebraska Athletics is responsible for all aspects of social media strategy, social media management, digital content creation, and print design. This department is composed of a dedicated full-time staff and a student workforce, all working together to amplify recruiting and administrative efforts aimed at elevating the Husker brand while providing essential communication to recruits and fans. The Associate Director - Creative & Emerging Media position plays a crucial role in providing creative direction across various digital media platforms, including social media graphics, recruiting graphics, video production and editing, posters, schedule cards, media guide covers, promotional collateral, and more. In this role, creative insight, strategy, and execution are paramount. The Associate Director will be expected to provide creative oversight for student staff, guiding them in their projects and ensuring high-quality output. This position also involves managing select social media channels within Husker Athletics, which requires a collaborative approach. Critical thinking, high-level communication, and teamwork are essential skills for success in this fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will be a strong graphic designer with experience working in a creative team, particularly within the dynamic context of college athletics. Moreover, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. The selected candidate will demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, aligning with the university's goal of attracting and retaining a high-performing and diverse workforce. The university values the differences among employees and aims to create an environment where all individuals can participate and contribute to their full potential. As an EO/AA employer, the university considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation.

Responsibilities

• Provide creative direction in all aspects of digital media including social media graphics, recruiting graphics, video production and editing, posters, schedule cards, media guide covers, and promotional collateral.
• Manage select social media channels within Husker Athletics, collaborating with full-time staff and student workforce.
• Provide creative oversight for student staff, guiding them in their projects and ensuring high-quality output.
• Utilize critical thinking and high-level communication skills to enhance teamwork and project execution.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of work.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• One (1) year of experience in a creative environment with a social media team.
• Extensive graphic design experience in digital and print applications.
• Proficiency in email, word processing, and spreadsheet software.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• A strong portfolio of previous work.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working in college athletics.
• Social media marketing experience.
• Familiarity with managing social media platforms for a team.

Benefits

• Competitive salary starting from $50,000 per year.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth within the university.