Assistant Director of Creative Services

Job Title

Assistant Director of Creative Services

Agency

East Texas A&M University

Department

Athletics

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

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Job Title

Assistant Director of Creative Services

Agency

East Texas A&M University

Department

Athletics

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Commerce, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT:

During the application process the “My Experience” page has a section provided “Attachments (Resume/CV, References, Cover letter, etc.)” to upload required documents. 

• Use the Upload button to add each document.
• You will be able to upload up to 5 documents. Be aware that the maximum size allowed for any one document is 5MB.
• All documents must be electronically submitted through the Texas A&M Online Employment Services website to be considered.
• Incomplete or improperly submitted applications may be excluded from consideration. 

Please provide the following documents:

• Cover Letter
• Resume/CV
• Three professional references with complete contact information (Unsolicited letters of recommendation will not be considered).
• Transcripts (Unofficial will be accepted with application. Official transcripts are required at time of verbal offer). 
  If transcripts are from an international institution, it is the responsibility of the applicant to have the transcripts translated and evaluated by an approved credential evaluator.

Please do not withdraw your application in an attempt to upload a missing document. If you need assistance with this or any other matter, please contact us at HR.Hiring@etamu.edu.

SUMMARY:

The Assistant Director of Creative Services is responsible for creative messaging through videography and photography regarding East Texas A&M University Athletics with the purpose of promoting Lion Athletics to external and internal constituencies. As a proud member of the third-largest institution in The Texas A&M University System, ETAMU fosters a strong professional environment that supports career growth and academic excellence.

ETAMU is a fast-growing public university with a strong reputation for academic excellence, research innovation, and student success. With over 140+ degree programs, a 20:1 student-to-faculty ratio, and nationally ranked online and graduate programs, ETAMU is committed to transforming lives through quality education. Our employees benefit from a collaborative community, cutting-edge research opportunities, and outstanding resources.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Contribute to the overall vision and goals of East Texas A&M Athletics by shaping the digital strategy, to include the development and execution of storytelling, brand-building and fan-engagement content for distribution across the department's social and digital channels.
• Video production skills, including shooting, editing content for various platforms.
• Collaborates with Assistant Athletics Director for Communications on technological advances which will enhance productivity and production quality.
• Brainstorm, produce and implement creative video content including but not limited to game recaps, short-form social media videos, in-venue videoboard content, GIFs, student-athlete feature stories, recruiting content, etc.
• Capture high quality video & photo content at games, practices, & events for all sports teams at East Texas A&M.
• Conduct studio photography photoshoots, including headshots and posed action
• Use social media to enhance the Lion Athletic brand.
• Oversee archiving and footage management.
• Effective time management skills with an ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Ability to collaborate with multiple departments and be a team player.
• Ability to mentor staff and students.
• May include occasional travel to road contests and other special events
• Supervise and assists with scheduling creative staff for event coverage.
• Maintains strong understanding of industry trends and adjusts accordingly with East Texas A&M branding standards.
• Complies and maintains NCAA, Southland Conference, University and Texas A&M System rules and regulations.
• Contributes to the effective team management of all relevant problems, issues and opportunities.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience/ Knowledge/ Skills: Two years of related experience in athletics creative content field at a NCAA institution, having worked with multiple sports. Expert in Adobe products (Photoshop, Premiere, After Effects, etc.). Expert with social media outlets, including, but not limited to Twitter/X, Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram.
  
• Ability to: Multi-task and work well as part of a team.
• Licensing/Professional Certifications: Valid drivers license.
• Physical Requirements: None
• Other Requirements: None

PREFERRED EDUCATION / SKILLS/ EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in desktop publishing.
• NCAA Division I experience not required, but encouraged

SUPERVISION OF OTHERS:

NA

WHY WORK AT EAST TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY?

Competitive Benefits & Work-Life Balance:

• Employee tuition assistance for master’s and doctoral programs.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance.
• ETAMU contributes to employee health and basic life insurance premiums.
• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays, plus up to eight hours of paid sick leave and vacation each month.
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), with optional additional retirement plans (ORP).
• Physical wellness program and wellness release time for eligible employees.

Career Growth & Development:

• Access to cutting-edge research opportunities at a designated R2 Research Institution.

Academic Excellence:

• ETAMU is ranked among the top 30% in five online degree programs and offers national recognized academic programs.
• Over 140 degree programs , including nationally ranked online and graduate options.
• First accredited institution to offer a competency-based bachelor’s degree in criminal justice.
• Distance education offerings in Corsicana, Dallas, Frisco, McKinney, Mesquite, Bryan, and online.

State-of-the-Art Facilities:

• Work in advanced facilities such as the 113,470-square-foot Nursing and Health Sciences Building , featuring a state-of-the-art simulation hospital and a 1,300-acre agricultural research farm.

Vibrant Campus Life:

• Engage with over 95 student organizations and 14 NCAA Division I athletic teams , contributing to a thriving campus community.

Prime Location & Growth:

• Enjoy the benefits of working in rapidly growing regions, with abundant career opportunities at six locations across Dallas and Northeast Texas.

Visit us on our social media:

• Facebook , Twitter , Instagram , YouTube , LinkedIn , and ETAMU News

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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