VTS - Athletics Visual Media Coordinator (Communications & Marketing)

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Job Description

The Visual Media Coordinator, Athletics is part of the Athletics Communications team within the Communications and Marketing division at Vanderbilt University and is responsible for capturing and producing high-quality, versatile content that elevates the Vanderbilt brand and showcases our athletic programs. This role collaborates closely with team members and stakeholders to ensure effective content capture distribution, and alignment with broader organizational goals and strategies. With a focus on adaptability and innovation, the Visual Media Coordinator is a key player in enhancing the storytelling and engagement across multiple platforms. This position reports to the Athletics Visual Media Manager and works closely with the Senior Graphics Designer, Senior Lead of Social Media for Football, along with other internal and external partners.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Capture and produce versatile, high-quality content including photography and videography that aligns with the brand and team's objectives.
• Collaborate closely with team members to facilitate effective content capture, storage and distribution.
• Assist in managing the creative workflow, including organizing and leading photo and video shoots as assigned.
• Maintain a foundational understanding of social media operations to aid in content alignment and future strategy developments.
• Monitor and report on the performance and engagement of created content, making data-driven recommendations for strategy adjustments.
• Adapt to new technologies and methods for content creation according to manager guidance.
• Provide timely responses and communications across team members, coaches and additional stakeholders.
• Manage multiple, complex projects efficiently and effectively, both with quick turnarounds and long lead times.
• Adhere to confidentiality and business ethics, demonstrating outstanding judgment and discretion.
• Work outside regular business hours as needed to meet project deadlines.
• Travel as necessary (<20%).

Job Description

The Visual Media Coordinator, Athletics is part of the Athletics Communications team within the Communications and Marketing division at Vanderbilt University and is responsible for capturing and producing high-quality, versatile content that elevates the Vanderbilt brand and showcases our athletic programs. This role collaborates closely with team members and stakeholders to ensure effective content capture distribution, and alignment with broader organizational goals and strategies. With a focus on adaptability and innovation, the Visual Media Coordinator is a key player in enhancing the storytelling and engagement across multiple platforms. This position reports to the Athletics Visual Media Manager and works closely with the Senior Graphics Designer, Senior Lead of Social Media for Football, along with other internal and external partners.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Capture and produce versatile, high-quality content including photography and videography that aligns with the brand and team's objectives.
• Collaborate closely with team members to facilitate effective content capture, storage and distribution.
• Assist in managing the creative workflow, including organizing and leading photo and video shoots as assigned.
• Maintain a foundational understanding of social media operations to aid in content alignment and future strategy developments.
• Monitor and report on the performance and engagement of created content, making data-driven recommendations for strategy adjustments.
• Adapt to new technologies and methods for content creation according to manager guidance.
• Provide timely responses and communications across team members, coaches and additional stakeholders.
• Manage multiple, complex projects efficiently and effectively, both with quick turnarounds and long lead times.
• Adhere to confidentiality and business ethics, demonstrating outstanding judgment and discretion.
• Work outside regular business hours as needed to meet project deadlines.
• Travel as necessary (<20%).
• Perform other relevant duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• At least one year of experience in communications, content creation, marketing, social media management or related field, with a track record of success in online communications, is necessary.
• Experience working with collegiate or professional athletics is necessary.
• Proven expertise in using Adobe Creative Suite for photo and video editing is necessary.
• Familiarity with Sony visual media equipment is strongly preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills is necessary.
• Exceptional flexibility and adaptability in rapidly changing environments is necessary.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented setting is necessary.
• Willingness to pivot strategies and tasks to meet evolving team goals is necessary.
• Project management skills, particularly in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment are strongly preferred.
• Basic understanding of social media operations, including content creation, publishing, and data reporting, is strongly preferred. This foundational knowledge will aid in more effective collaboration and content strategy alignment within the team; day-to-day social media management is not expected.
• An understanding of current trends in content creation and social media is preferred.

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