Director of Football Creative Media

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Position Title

Director of Football Creative Media

Location

Boone, North Carolina

Faculty Rank

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Posting Details

Request to Recruit

Position Title

Director of Football Creative Media

Location

Boone, North Carolina

Faculty Rank

No

Provide Rank

N/A

Position Number

022291

Department

Football - 120050

Position Summary Information

| Minimum Qualifications |
-       Bachelor’s degree in Communication, Videography/Photography/Graphic Design, or a related field, or equivalency -       2-3 years of experience with graphic design and sports photography -       2-3 years of experience shooting sports with mirrorless and/or DSLR cameras -       Experience with lighting, video editing software, and Adobe Creative Suite -       Proficiency with technology and social media

| | License/Certification Required | | | Preferred Qualifications |
-       Experience working with a college football program

| | Essential Duties and Responsibilities |
Reporting to the Senior Associate AD for Strategic Communications with shared oversight by Football Recruiting Staff, the Director of Football Creative Media will be responsible for the graphic design, photography and producing and editing of highly creative videos that highlight the App State football program and its student-athletes, engage recruits and fans, and tell the story of App State Football to a variety of audiences.
 
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
 

• Support App State Football efforts to build brand affinity for Mountaineer Football, to increase and enhance the strategic initiatives established by the external units.
• Create high-level graphics and oversee student graphic designers in the creation of motion and still graphics for use on social platforms, recruiting, and other areas.
• Oversee photography for recruit shoots, workouts, practices, home and away games, etc.
• Shoot, produce, and edit highly creative videos for the App State football program, at the direction of the Football Recruiting Staff, Associate AD for Football Operations, Senior Associate AD for Strategic Communications, football coaches, and staff.
• Create videos that highlight App State football’s tradition, culture, setting, fans, facilities, student-athletes, uniforms, game day atmosphere, etc.
• Create graphics, photos, and videos for publication on at least the following platforms: Instagram, Facebook, X, and YouTube.
• Assist with creative needs for on-campus recruiting events, producing high-level content in a timely fashion.
• Maintain a creative calendar to assist with production timelines and scheduling.
• Member of the App State Football Content Team that strategizes and executes creative content for the program.
• Work closely with the Marketing, Strategic Communications, Sports Productions, and associated external units on creative concepts and strategies.
• Adhere to guidance from the Senior Associate AD for Strategic Communications, Director of Sports Productions, and Director of Creative Services on appropriate use and enhancement of the App State visual brand.
• Other duties as assigned

| | Type of Position | Full Time Position | | Staff/Non-Faculty | Staff/Non-Faculty | | VISA Sponsorship? | VISA sponsorship is not available for this position. All candidates must be eligible to work and live in the U.S. | | Appointment Type | 1.0 | | Work Schedule/Hours | mon-Fri, 8:00-5:00 pm except when traveling. Evening, weekend and holiday work is required | | Number of Hours Per Week | 40+ | | Number of Months Per Year | 12 | | Mandatory Staff | No | | Suggested Salary Range | $45,000 - $55,000 | | Physical Demands of Position |
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. |

Posting Details Information

| Posting Date | 06/19/2025 | | Closing Date | 07/06/2025 | | Open Until Filled | No | | Evaluation of Applications Begins | 06/20/2025 | | Proposed Date of Hire | 07/21/2025 | | Special Instructions to Applicants |
Please attach the required documents:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• List of 3 professional references

| | Search Chair Name | Joey Jones | | Search Chair Email | jonesj7@appstate.edu | | Quick Link | https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/post... | | Posting Number | 201501681P |

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter / Letter of Interest 3. List of References with Contact Information

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