Assistant Director of Digital Content

This position is the primary creative designer (still/graphics) for CUSA. This position will produce creative visual/digital content for Conference USA social media platforms and other uses as needed.

Duties and responsibilities

• Lead the production and design of creative content (still graphics) for distribution on league's current social media channels

• Serves as the principal graphic designer for projects from conception through production; research, strategize, conceptualize, propose, and design creative projects for electronic, print, web and interactive media

• Serve as the secondary contact for day-to-day management of CUSA social media profiles

• Oversee and implement production of visual elements as standalone content or in support of Conference news

• Works autonomously to ensure projects are completed on time and identifies new projects to further the Conference USA brand

• Create visual CUSA brand identity for use in digital content, both still graphics and video/broadcast

• Adhere to branding and style guidelines for CUSA, member institutions, media partners and corporate sponsors

• Develop templates to streamline creative process whenever possible

• Employ strategic design thinking to craft inspirational design outputs in alignment with project goals, organizational brand guidelines, content marketing plans, and sponsorship activation strategies

• Collaborate with digital content team to create visual content for league initiatives and tell the story of CUSA

• Work with communications/marketing/branding teams to help identify and communicate CUSA messages and stories visually through website as well as traditional and social media platforms

• Work in collaborative environment to develop new ideas and establish visual brand voice

• Some travel to championship events required

• Other duties as assigned

Skills and Experience Needed

• Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years experience in collegiate athletics or related field required

• Candidate shall have proven the ability to plan, develop, execute and engage in effective social media plans

• Excellent interpersonal, communication and customer service skills

• Can work independently and as part of a team environment and on collaborative efforts

• Possess knowledge of Adobe Photoshop or equivalent graphics software

Application information

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Qualified candidates should submit cover letter, resume, portfolio and three references to humanresources@c-usa.org