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The University of Tulsa · 2 months ago

Director of Creative Content & Branding, Women’s Basketball

Tulsa, OK

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

2+ years exp

The University of Tulsa is seeking a Director of Creative Media for their women's basketball program. This role involves overseeing the branding and social media strategies while managing graphic design and content creation to promote the team effectively.

EducationHigher EducationVocational Education

Responsibilities

Graphic Design

In-House Materials – team collateral materials including but not limited to yearly schedule poster, game day graphics, award graphics, camp brochures, stationary, internal documents, etc., will use working knowledge of the printing process, digital photography, videography, and techniques for use in motion graphics; supervises creative photo shoots of players

Recruiting Materials – Creates compelling designs and infographics that effectively promote Tulsa Women’s Basketball; creates and organizes a working system to produce recruiting materials and the resources needed; designs mailings, social media, on campus photoshoots, and personal recruiting campaigns

Develops graphic design collateral for external units to utilize for digital and printed purposes. Collateral will be expected to grow the visibility and brand for The University of Tulsa Women’s Basketball program

Manages and directs content for the women’s basketball primary social media sites including the creation and implementation of yearly social media strategies and plans for Facebook, Instagram, Twitter

Works with the external staff to ensure that content is regularly updated on department’s main social media accounts, while regularly engaging with fans on social media

Willingness to help athletes navigate branding and image on their personal social media to help with their NIL initiatives and growth on social

Ability to work a camera to capture the team and staff in game, practice, lifting, conditioning and other team activities outside of basketball that will tell the story of the Tulsa Women’s Basketball team

Willingness to work with others on staff to ensure Women’s basketball is accounted for from a creative point of view throughout each week

Willingness to run the players through a photoshoot each year to have a direct reflection of what you need for graphics and other content to use throughout the season

Sets the direction of storytelling each game with a thought out shot list for the rest of the creative staff to follow and execute

Captures and collects content during games to use as resources for recruiting, marketing and coaching staff materials from the beginning of the day to after the game

Performs other duties as needed/assigned

Qualification

Graphic DesignSocial Media ManagementPhotographyVideographyAdobe Creative SuiteSocial Media AnalyticsCommunication SkillsAttention to DetailSelf-Starter

Required

Strong knowledge of social media platforms and trends; exceptional design, communication, and social media analytical skills; proven ability to develop an effective social media design plan to achieve goals; strong work ethic, self-starter; strong attention to detail and communication (written/verbal) skills are also preferred

Candidate must be willing to work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends

Bachelor's degree or relevant training/experience

2+ years of relevant experience in intercollegiate athletics

Experience with Photography, Premiere, InDesign, Photoshop and After Effects

Preferred

Experience with all Adobe Creative Suite platforms and Videography is a plus

INFLCR is a plus

Company

The University of Tulsa

UTulsa is a student-centered research university that cultivates interconnected learning experiences to explore complex ideas and create new knowledge in a spirit of free inquiry.

Founded in 1894

Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA

501-1000 employees