Creative Content Assistant - Department of Athletics

Located in a historic neighborhood in the nation's capital, Georgetown offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, exciting ways to take advantage of Washington, D.C., and a commitment to social justice. Our community is a tight knit group of remarkable individuals interested in intellectual inquiry and making a difference in the world.

Requirements

The Creative Content Assistant  is responsible for developing, implementing, and executing the Department of Athletics storytelling strategy through digital media. Creation and ideation of all digital content and strategy will be the primary responsibility for this role, leading department efforts to produce high quality digital content that will be distributed through all of Georgetown’s digital channels. Their focus is on content creation and strategy for social media main accounts, all

advertising assets (digital and traditional), and video capturing at athletic events. Under the direction of the Athletics Communications office, additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Located in a historic neighborhood in the nation's capital, Georgetown offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, exciting ways to take advantage of Washington, D.C., and a commitment to social justice. Our community is a tight knit group of remarkable individuals interested in intellectual inquiry and making a difference in the world.

Requirements

The Creative Content Assistant  is responsible for developing, implementing, and executing the Department of Athletics storytelling strategy through digital media. Creation and ideation of all digital content and strategy will be the primary responsibility for this role, leading department efforts to produce high quality digital content that will be distributed through all of Georgetown’s digital channels. Their focus is on content creation and strategy for social media main accounts, all

advertising assets (digital and traditional), and video capturing at athletic events. Under the direction of the Athletics Communications office, additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Develop and manage a team of students for social, video, and graphics.

• Develop and produce creative video content for the Georgetown Athletics brand.

• Create and execute social media calendars with a focus on brand enhancement and revenue streams.

• Create brand guidelines and best practices in conjunction with Communications and coaching staff for sport accounts.

• Manage and develop strategies for media days for all sports, constantly researching best practices to ensure content strategy is in-line with audience trends.

• Capture video footage at select Georgetown Hoyas home games and events, traveling with athletic teams to away games or special activities as necessary.

• Work daily with the Marketing office as they will coordinate responsibilities in this area.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree – preferably in Communications, Journalism, or Film production

• Excellent knowledge of video and content production, social media strategy and experience with all facets of social media

• 2 years of internship or entry level experience in video production – preference for experience creating video for a sports team or organization

• Ability to work on multiple projects with short deadlines

• Comprehensive knowledge of equipment needed and creative methods related to video production, including but not limited to sound recording, graphic design, photography, videotaping, lighting and editing

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite with strong knowledge of video features and functions of major social media platforms.

• Experience writing copy for voice overs, interview questions, and other media messages

• Overall knowledge and appreciation for sports and how sports media content is consumed - specifically basketball

• Superior written and verbal communication skills

• Willingness and availability to work non-traditional schedule (some nights and weekends)

Work Mode Designation

This position has been designated as On-Campus. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University.  Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff and AAP positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation.

Pay Range:

The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is:

$41,926.00 - $65,090.00

Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University’s business needs and external factors.

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EEO Statement:

Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff.  All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits:

Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.