Athletics Marketing Graduate Assistant-Digital Marketing & Social Media

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Athletics Marketing Graduate Assistant-Digital Marketing & Social Media

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Position Title

Athletics Marketing Graduate Assistant-Digital Marketing & Social Media

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Posting Number

STU294

VP Area

Athletics

Division

Athletic Director Division

Department

Athletics Director

Location

Student Supervisor

Alundis Pledge

Work Study Required?

No

Job Duties

About This Role:

LU Athletics is seeking a qualified candidate to fulfill the Graduate Assistant position for

Digital Marketing & Social Media

. This position reports to the Assistant A.D. for Marketing and Creative Services. The responsibilities include, but are not limited to, developing digital strategy to promote LU Athletics, helping to manage social media accounts (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, etc.), assisting with content creation, producing graphics and videos. Content will also be used on the department’s official website, and official app.

Roles

Create, plan and execute marketing and promotional plans to increase attendance at the athletic home events from students, faculty/staff, and external constituents for all Division I athletic teams

Help manage LU Athletics’ department and assigned sport social media accounts

Serve as main point of contact for assigned sports and events

Assist in managing day-to-day office responsibilities as assigned

Traveling with teams as appropriate

Assist with digital marketing campaigns related to email, social media, and digital advertising

Coordinate and implement social media programs with the external team

Assist with oversight and management of Athletics Creative Student Interns

Assist in photo studio management, scheduling, photography, videography, and editing.

Payment

Full Graduate School Tuition Scholarship

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Communications, Visual Arts,

Enrollment in Lamar University Graduate Studies Program

Demonstrate strong interest and passion for Lamar Athletics

Some heavy lifting involved

Excellent organizational, problem-solving and communication skills required

Must be available to work evenings and weekends

1+ years’ experience in photography, video or graphic design.

Preferred Qualifications

2+ years’ experience in intercollegiate athletics

2+ years’ experience in the Adobe Creative Suite

1+ years’ experience in athletics social media management

Physical Requirements

Some lifting required.

Certifications Required

Work Hours

Job Conditions

Additional Instructions for Applicants

EEO Statement

Lamar University is An Equal Opportunity Employer

Security Sensitive Statement

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter Optional Documents 1. Miscellaneous

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