Dept Number/Name: 0-0510-000 / Intercollegiate Athletics
College Division: Exec Svcs-Intercol Athletics
Salary Plan: Administrative
Dept Number/Name: 0-0510-000 / Intercollegiate Athletics
College Division: Exec Svcs-Intercol Athletics
Salary Plan: Administrative
Apply NowJob Code/Title: 9601 / Comm. & Mktg. Officer
Hiring Salary/Salary Range: commensurate with experience
Position Number: 00046186
ORGANIZATIONAL SUMMARY:
The USF Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is an integral part of USF and its mission by sponsoring a diverse and nationally competitive Division I athletic program. The program serves several significant constituencies, including its student-athletes, who are students first. The most important priority of the program is the progress of the student-athletes toward graduation. Other priorities include the health, fitness and emotional development of student-athletes at USF.
Intercollegiate Athletics provide a sense of collegiality, allegiance, and pride for students, staff, faculty, alumni, boosters and the greater Tampa Bay community at large and serves as a focal point for their support. Within the framework of competitive excellence, Intercollegiate Athletics at USF are also a contact vehicle leading supporters to a greater awareness of the University's mission, academic programs and prominence as an educational institution.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Reporting to the Assoc. AD / Branding & Digital Strategy, the USF Digital Content Manager will manage the athletic department's highest-visibility social media channels (main athletics & football) while providing strategy and support to all social media efforts across the organization. This individual will have a multi-disciplinary skill set with the ability to strategize and plan social campaigns, ideate and create content, publish and drive community engagement, monitor trends and conversation and measure impact. Works in a highly collaborative environment to advance the brand of USF Athletics and the university. Adheres to all NCAA, Conference, and University rules and regulations.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Lead the development and implementation of social media strategy & initiatives, using visual storytelling to enhance the South Florida Athletics brand. Responsible for day-to-day content management & posting for the main athletics & football accounts - planning, scheduling, and executing creative assets for all social channels
Project manage high-impact campaigns and effectively communicate and collaborate with key stakeholders including coaches, administrators and staff from communications, marketing and creative. Lead the efforts on strategic campaign planning & strategy throughout the year in collaboration with the Associate AD for Branding & Digital Strategy
Capture and edit photography, and produce graphics and video as needed to support content efforts. Perform the role with an `always on? approach to social media, constantly monitoring athletes, celebrities, influencers, and trends.
Measure content and campaign success against department KPIs, and use data to continuously optimize strategy and workflow. Manage sponsorship and marketing activations through social media, developing promotions that foster lead and/or revenue generation
Creatively engage fans on social media before, during, and after sporting events to build audience, creating social assets (highlight clips, GIF, graphics, etc.) and posting to the appropriate platforms.
Performs other duties as assigned
Responsible to recruit, supervise, hire graduate assistants, interns or other OPS employees that may assist in the execution of digital strategies and projects
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
MINIMUM:
This position requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field, with two years of experience in related positions; or a Master's degree in the fields listed above. Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.
PREFERRED:
Bachelor's degree and three years experience working in college athletics or professional sports. Strong working knowledge and demonstrated experience with social media, graphic design, HTML coding and video production. Excellent written and verbal communication skills including a passion for copywriting. Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Adobe software.
Information for Applicants
This position is subject to a Level 1criminal background check.
Job Opening Number: 35963
Posting Date: 1/5/2024
Posting End Date:2/4/2024
How To Apply
Click on the Apply Now button. When applying to an opening you will have the opportunity to upload a cover letter and resume.
Apply online by completing the required information and attaching your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. YOUR COVER LETTER AND RESUME, PLUS ANY OTHER REQUESTED MATERIAL, MUST BE IN ONE ATTACHMENT. Only online applications are accepted for this position.
Click here for additional tutorial information.
To request an accommodation with the application or interview process, please contact Central Human Resources by telephone: 813-974-2970 or email HR-ADA-Request@usf.edu.
Equal Employment Opportunity
USF is an equal opportunity, equal access academic institution that embraces diversity in the workplace.
The University of South Florida does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sexual harassment. Any person may report sex discrimination, including sexual harassment (whether or not the person reporting is the person alleged to be the victim of conduct that could constitute sex discrimination or sexual harassment), in person, by mail, by telephone, or by electronic mail, using the contact information listed for the Title IX Coordinator. Reports may be made at any time either online or directly to the University's Title IX Coordinator.
USF's Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Statement.
Federal Rights
Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).
Work Location
Campus map and location overview: USF - Tampa Campus
About USF
The University of South Florida is a high-impactglobal research university dedicated to student success.Over the past 10 years, no other public university in the country has risen faster in U.S. News and World Report's national university rankings than USF. Serving more than 50,000 students on campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee, USF is designated as a Preeminent State Research University by the Florida Board of Governors, placing it in the most elite category among the state's 12 public universities.USF is a member of the American Athletic Conference.
Working at USF
With more than 16,000 employees atUSF, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay region. At USF you will find opportunities to excel in a rich academic environment that fosters the development and advancement of our employees. We believe in creating a talented, engaged and driven workforce through on-going development and career opportunities. We also offer a first class benefit package that includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, tuition program and generous leave programs and more.
To learn more about working at USF please visit: Work Here. Learn Here. Grow Here.
Connect with us:
Person | Role |
---|---|
Adam Aboelmatty |
Director of Football Creative Services |
Dave Albrecht |
Director of Communications - Baseball, M & W Tennis, Sailing, Office Management |
Merissa Lynn |
Director of Executive & Strategic Communications |
Andrew Gapinski |
Associate Director of Communications - W Basketball & M Soccer |
Chad Smith |
Associate Director of Communications - M Basketball & W Soccer |
Jesika Moore |
Assistant Director of Communications - Volleyball & Softball |
Micah Banks |
Assistant Director of Communications - Football (Secondary), M & W Cross Country/Track & Field, Beach Volleyball |
Avery Jacobs |
Assistant Director of Communications |
Person | Role |
---|---|
Martin Salamone |
Associate AD/Marketing & Fan Engagement |
Carl Schmid |
Associate Athletic Director/ Branding & Digital Strategy |
Brian Specia |
Senior Director of Sales and Service |
Matthew Gess |
Director of Marketing |
Dominik Vega |
Creative Video Coordinator |
Person | Role |
---|---|
Adam Aboelmatty |
Director of Football Creative Services |
Brian Siegrist |
Associate Athletics Director / Communications & Broadcasting - AD/Department, Football, Lacrosse, Spirit Squads |
Andrew Gapinski |
Associate Director of Communications - W Basketball & M Soccer |
Dave Albrecht |
Associate Director of Communications |
Chad Smith |
Associate Director of Communications - M Basketball & W Soccer |
Jesika Moore |
Assistant Director of Communications - Volleyball & Softball |
Micah Banks |
Assistant Director of Communications - Football (Secondary), M & W Cross Country/Track & Field, Beach Volleyball |
Person | Role |
---|---|
Mike Minyard |
Associate Athletic Director of Marketing & Fan Engagement |
Carl Schmid |
Associate Athletic Director/ Branding & Digital Strategy |
Brian Specia |
Senior Director of Sales and Service |
Matthew Gess |
Director of Marketing |
Person | Role |
---|---|
Brian Siegrist |
Associate Athletics Director / Communications & Broadcasting |
Michael Hogan |
Associate Director of Communications - W Basketball, M Soccer |
Dave Albrecht |
Associate Director of Communications - M Basketball, Baseball, Volleyball & W Golf, Football (Secondary) |
Jesika Moore |
Assistant Director of Communications - W Soccer, Softball, Sailing, Lacrosse |
Person | Role |
---|---|
Mike Minyard |
Associate Athletic Director of Marketing & Fan Engagement |
Brian Specia |
Senior Director of Sales and Service |
Tony Ledwell |
Director of Marketing |
Chip Fontanazza |
Associate Athletics Director / Branding & Digital Strategy |
Email us at support@intercollegiate.co with any questions.
© 2024 Intercollegiate. All rights reserved.