Digital Media Coordinator; Athletics

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Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. The posted salary and/or position title may be adjusted dependent on the successful candidate’s education, experience, and unique qualifications as they relate to the position.

Description

This position is responsible for all elements of digital media within the division including graphic design, photography, and video board elements. Responsibilities include creating a wide variety of visually-appealing designs that engage and inform target audiences; act as the lead on all department photography at home and away events; and ensure that video board elements at home football, basketball, and volleyball events are designed and prepared for fan engagement. Additional responsibilities include a thorough understanding of branding/marketing, the ability to utilize current design software solutions, and the ability to work closely with internal and external stakeholders to produce quality materials.

Essential Job Duties

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. The posted salary and/or position title may be adjusted dependent on the successful candidate’s education, experience, and unique qualifications as they relate to the position.

Description

This position is responsible for all elements of digital media within the division including graphic design, photography, and video board elements. Responsibilities include creating a wide variety of visually-appealing designs that engage and inform target audiences; act as the lead on all department photography at home and away events; and ensure that video board elements at home football, basketball, and volleyball events are designed and prepared for fan engagement. Additional responsibilities include a thorough understanding of branding/marketing, the ability to utilize current design software solutions, and the ability to work closely with internal and external stakeholders to produce quality materials.

Essential Job Duties

• Create and design various materials for print and digital distribution, including social media content, posters, venue signage, web graphics, and other designs;
• Ensure projects are completed with high quality and on schedule;
• Prioritize and manage multiple projects within design specifications;
• Ensure all projects adhere to established brand guidelines;
• Work with internal stakeholders and team members to produce high-quality promotional materials;
• Work collaboratively with the external team including marketing, broadcast, and communications;
• Obtain input from managers to ensure that designs meet organizational standards and brand expectations, express ideas accurately, and represent the department appropriately;
• Work independently as well as cooperatively to manage and meet deadlines;
• Create content for and ensure readiness of video board material at football, basketball, and volleyball events;
• Serve as lead photographer for the division;
• Create and maintain a strong photography database for the division;
• Travel to away games with teams as appropriate for digital content;
• Oversee student graphic designers and videographers;
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES:
To be determined.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required;
• Three years of related experience is required;
• Extensive experience and knowledge of Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe Photoshop is required.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS:
None

ATHLETICS ADDENDUM:
As Digital Media Coordinator for the University of North Alabama, you will be expected to comply with all NCAA and Conference rules and regulations and with the provisions of gender equity as specified by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. You are required to participate in an annual review of relevant Conference and NCAA rules and regulations governing your position responsibilities. You are expected to advise the Athletics Director if you are aware of any violation of NCAA/conference rules or regulations in the University's athletics program. Violation of NCAA/Conference rules or regulations shall subject you to disciplinary or corrective action as set forth in the provisions of the NCAA enforcement procedures and as required by Section 11.2 of the NCAA Manual. Further, you may be terminated or disciplined for any act or omission that may give rise to a finding that the institution has violated an NCAA rule or regulation. You shall also be subject to disciplinary action for violation of any University rules, policies, regulations or the provisions of Title IX pursuant to the policies and procedures governing University staff employees.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants must upload a resume and provide contact information for at least three professional references at the time of application. For questions, please email employment@una.edu or call 256.765.4291 and select option #2. Selecting an option other than #2 will result in a delayed response.

UNA is an equal opportunity employer committed to achieving excellence and strength through diversity. UNA seeks a wide range of applicants for this position so that one of our core values, ethnic and cultural diversity, will be affirmed. UNA is a smoke-free campus.

We welcome applicants who are committed to working at a university that values diversity, equity, and inclusion for faculty, staff, and students.