Athletics Creative Content Coordinator

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Position Announcement

The Athletics Creative Content Coordinator is responsible for developing and executing creative content strategies to promote Utah Tech University’s athletics programs, engage fans, and enhance the overall department’s brand image. The Creative Content Coordinator will lead a team of content creators and collaborate closely with various department personnel and coaches to ensure a delivery of compelling and consistent content across multiple platforms. This position reports directly to the Associate Athletics Director for Media Relations. Additional information about the department and program offerings can be found online at https://utahtechtrailblazers.com/.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive content strategy for Utah Tech University Athletics that aligns with the department’s goals and strategies for fan engagement and brand enhancement.
• Create a content calendar to coordinate and organize all department/sport multimedia needs, including key milestones and deliverables for various sports and events.
• Act as Graphic Designer for the Athletics department, including utilizing skills as photographer, videographer, and video editor.
• Oversee the production and delivery of high-quality multimedia content, including videos, graphics and other digital material for all athletic social media platforms, publications, and official athletics website.
• Provide creative direction and guidance to content creators, coaches, and key department stakeholders to foster a collaborative, effective and innovative work environment.
• Monitor social media channels, engage fans, and respond to inquiries and comments in a timely and professional manner.
• Manage content budgets, allocate resources effectively, and evaluate team performance to drive continuous improvement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Position Announcement

The Athletics Creative Content Coordinator is responsible for developing and executing creative content strategies to promote Utah Tech University’s athletics programs, engage fans, and enhance the overall department’s brand image. The Creative Content Coordinator will lead a team of content creators and collaborate closely with various department personnel and coaches to ensure a delivery of compelling and consistent content across multiple platforms. This position reports directly to the Associate Athletics Director for Media Relations. Additional information about the department and program offerings can be found online at https://utahtechtrailblazers.com/.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive content strategy for Utah Tech University Athletics that aligns with the department’s goals and strategies for fan engagement and brand enhancement.
• Create a content calendar to coordinate and organize all department/sport multimedia needs, including key milestones and deliverables for various sports and events.
• Act as Graphic Designer for the Athletics department, including utilizing skills as photographer, videographer, and video editor.
• Oversee the production and delivery of high-quality multimedia content, including videos, graphics and other digital material for all athletic social media platforms, publications, and official athletics website.
• Provide creative direction and guidance to content creators, coaches, and key department stakeholders to foster a collaborative, effective and innovative work environment.
• Monitor social media channels, engage fans, and respond to inquiries and comments in a timely and professional manner.
• Manage content budgets, allocate resources effectively, and evaluate team performance to drive continuous improvement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, multimedia production, or related field required; master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years experience in content creation, digital marketing, or related field, preferably within the sports industry.
• Strong proficiency in multimedia production tools and software, such as Adobe Creative Suite software (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and AfterEffects).
• In-depth knowledge of social media platforms, trends, and best practices for engagement and audience growth.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Self-starter and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline driven, work environment.
• Knowledge of print layout and comfortable using Mac computers.

Supplemental Information

POSITION DETAILS, COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Full-time overtime-exempt staff position. Annual salary of $45,000-$48,000 depending on qualifications and experience. Desired start date of August 2025. Excellent benefits package included that begins on start date; includes medical, dental, vision, employee assistance and wellness programs, life, disability, retirement, undergraduate tuition waivers for employees and eligible dependents, as well as paid holidays in addition to sick and vacation leave accruals. See https://humanresources.utahtech.edu/e... under "Benefits Summary" for more details.

ELECTRONIC APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Application review begins June 23, 2025 . Submit application materials (including resume contents and contact information for three professional references) and upload a cover letter electronically. If, because of a disability, you need special services or facilities in order to apply for this opening, please call the Human Resources Office at (435) 652-7520.

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY: Utah Tech University is an open, comprehensive, polytechnic institution, committed to exceptional student learning and success that has adopted an instructional approach of "active learning. active life" and a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship. We seek faculty and staff committed to creating an active, applied and career-oriented learning environment that is student-centered. Established in 1911 as a community college and in 2013 as a state university, our University is located in picturesque southwestern Utah, approximately 120 miles north of Las Vegas. The area is renown for its red rocks, desert climate, over 300 days of sunshine annually, and featuring easy access to world-class outdoor recreational opportunities. Click here to learn more about the University.

Utah Tech University is a fast-growing Utah public institution of higher education, with more than 12,000 students. We offer over 250 programs, including masters, bachelors, associates, certificates, endorsements, minors, and/or emphases. We seek to recruit and retain diverse and ambitious faculty and staff who bring new ideas, possess values and career aspirations aligned with the mission and vision, and are inspired to build a premier open, comprehensive, polytechnic university. Utah Tech University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer; the President and employees of the University are fully committed to Affirmative Action within its employment programs and activities. Utah Tech does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state or local law.

The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or the University’s non-discrimination policies:

• Director of Equity Compliance / Title IX Coordinator: Hazel Sainsbury - titleix@utahtech.edu, HCC 579, 435-652-7747.
• Deputy Title IX Coordinator: Brenda Medrano - titleix@utahtech.edu, BROWN 102, 435-879-4769.

For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit https://titleix.utahtech.edu/or contact:

• U.S. Department of Education, Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, ocr@ed.gov, 800-421-3481.
• U.S. Department of Education, Denver Regional Office, ocr.denver@ed.gov, 303-844-5695.

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In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification.

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