Director of Digital & Creative Services
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Type of Position:
Multimedia and Design
Workstudy Position:
Job Type:
Fixed Duration of Project/Grant (Fixed Term)
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Institution Name:
University of Arkansas FayettevilleFounded in 1871 the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nations top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills fostering a welcoming climate and nurturing creativity discovery and the spread of new ideas and innovations.
The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nations strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.
As an employer the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health dental life and disability insurance tuition waivers for employees and their families 12 official holidays immediate leave accrual and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.
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Department:
Marketing and Brand Development
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Responsible for setting the creative visual direction for the athletic department establishing strategies for managing the online presence of social media networks such as X Instagram Facebook and other emerging platforms while establishing measurable goals and addition to the social media platforms the Director will assist direction of the strategy and implement plans for growing the departments owned media platforms including the official Razorbacks app and .
Work directly with the Senior Associate AD Marketing & Business Development on identifying digital initiatives and activations that will aid in the departments revenue generating efforts.
Work with Learfield (multimedia rights holder) to identify sponsorship sales opportunities on our social media and owned media platforms.
Regular reliable and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty as is the ability to create and maintain collegial harmonious working relationships with others.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in marketing sports management journalism communications or related field
Minimum of three years working experience in the sports digital media space
Experience directly running social media accounts for collegiate athletics or professional sports organization
Experience setting goals strategy and direction for a social media account
Preferred Qualifications:
Masters degree with emphasis in marketing sports management journalism communications or related field
At least five years of experience working in the digital and social media sector
Experience working with mens basketball or football staff at the collegiate or professional level
Experience working with multimedia rights holder(s) and creating sponsored content for various social mediums
Experience managing and leading a team of creatives for at least one year
Experience working in collegiate athletics at the Power 4 or professional sports level
Knowledge Skills & Abilities:
Knowledge of social media analytical platforms
Knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud
Advanced organization and time management and project management skills
Strong leadership and team management skills
Strong copywriting skills
Organizational skills
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Creative thinking and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently set priorities and think critically
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced dynamic environment
Ability to work nights and weekends
Additional Information:
This position is renewable annually based on continued need for the position availability of funding and satisfactory job performance.
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Recruitment Contact Information:
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
Criminal Background Check Sex Offender RegistryThe University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions there may also be a financial (credit) background check a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
The University of Arkansas seeks to attract develop and retain high quality faculty staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds equal opportunity educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law including age race color national origin disability religion protected veteran status military service genetic information sex sexual orientation or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex may be sent to the Universitys Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
All Application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
Constant Physical Activity:
Manipulate items with fingers including keyboarding
Frequent Physical Activity:
Talking
Occasional Physical Activity:
N/A
Benefits Eligible:
YesRequired Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
