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Director of Creative Content & Branding, Men's Basketball

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Position Title Director of Creative Content & Branding, Men's Basketball
Job Description
Job Summary:
The Director of Creative Media will serve as the men’s basketball design coordinator, be responsible for the direction and growth of The University of Tulsa brand and will manage the men’s basketball primary social media outlets.

Essential Functions (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 Men’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 Men’s Basketball program.

Social Media
  • Manages and directs content for the men’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.
Photography/Videography
  • 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 Men’s Basketball team.
  • Willingness to work with others on staff to ensure men’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.
Game Day
  • 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


Special Job Dimensions:
Work requires working with highly sensitive or confidential information and occasional overnight travel may occur.

Note: The essential job functions and associated qualifications contained in this document describe the general nature and level of the work performed. They are not intended to represent an exhaustive listing or be inclusive of all aspects of the job. The tasks and procedures involved in the performance of the essential job functions may vary from day-to-day. Major changes in areas of responsibility may occur, as directed by management, and will require revision of this job description.
Required Qualifications
Knowledge/Skill/Ability
  • 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.

Equivalent Education/Experience
  • 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 Qualifications
Experience with all Adobe Creative Suite platforms is a plus.
INFLCR is a plus
Physical Demands
Minimal physical demands.
Posting Detail Information

Posting Number S1009P
Open Date 04/07/2025
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
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EEO Statement

EEO Statement

Eeo Statement Summary
The University of Tulsa seeks to recruit and retain talented students, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds. The University of Tulsa is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and encourages qualified candidates across all group demographics to apply. The University does not discriminate on the basis of personal status or group characteristic including, but not limited to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, sex, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, ancestry, or marital status. The University of Tulsa is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/ Veteran.

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Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents
  1. Resume
Optional Documents
  1. Cover Letter