Abilene Christian University, a NCAA Division I institution and member of the Western Athletic Conference (WAC), is seeking qualified applications for the position of Associate/Assistant Director of Athletics for Communications and Creative Services. This position will perform assigned duties to further enhance the brand of ACU Athletics including but not limited to; assisting with the department’s videography needs; create and edit high-quality content for social media and in-venue event use; collaborating with staff and coaches to execute projects through creative storytelling and additional responsibilities assigned by the Creative Media Coordinator and Senior Associate AD for Brand Development and Fan Experience. The Creative Video Assistant works closely with a team of administrators, professional staff, and undergraduate students. This position will receive a monthly $1,000 stipend with an additional monthly $1,000 living allowance ($2,000 total per month).

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Support the Creative Media Coordinator with all the social media and videography needs of the department to help tell the story of ACU Athletics while meeting brand standards;
• Collaborate with Creative Media Coordinator to execute each sports program's media day;
• Assist with each sports program’s prospective student-athlete visits through recruiting content;
• Assist with the fulfillment of corporate sponsorships with Abilene Christian Sports Properties;
• Serve as a videographer at select home events and away events;
• Assist with the Creative Content Intern Program;
• Attend weekly meetings with external staff, coaches and university staff;
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Creative Media Coordinator and Senior Associate AD for Brand Development and Fan Experience.

Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university;
• Experience operating relevant equipment for videography;
• Knowledge of filming and capturing footage;
• Demonstrated excellent written and oral communication skills;
• Demonstrated excellent organizational skills, and great attention to detail;
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment;
• Ability and willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as needed;
• Ability to maintain a valid state issued driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Digital Media or related academic field;
• Experience working in an intercollegiate athletic marketing or fan experience department;
• Familiarity with operating and managing social media accounts;
• Understanding of operating relevant equipment for photography;
• General knowledge of all WAC and NCAA guidelines related to media relations.

To Apply: Please provide a resume, cover letter, 3 professional references and creative portfolio to Quintin Payton at quintin.payton@acu.edu.

 

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