Director of Creative Content

The University of Central Missouri is an equal employment opportunity employer. Salary: $50,000.00 annually. Location: UCMO - Warrensburg, MO. Job Number: 997484. Division: Athletic Promotion. Category: Miscellaneous / Graphic Arts / Athletics & Fitness / Higher Education / Communications / Sports. The University of Central Missouri is seeking a dynamic storyteller to serve as the Assistant Athletic Director of Creative Content. This role will lead the department's overarching creative strategy and digital presence, oversee all creative video, graphic design, and digital media efforts, and produce high‑impact, in‑venue creative assets to optimize the game‑day fan experience for Mules and Jennies fans. Examples of Duties Creative Content Creation (50%) Directly create, produce and edit high‑quality video and/or graphics and digital content to promote UCM Athletics brand, and team accomplishments to stakeholders. Oversee all video and graphic content creation in conjunction with the creative content graduate assistant and other external team members. Spearhead initiatives that highlight and promote the unique achievements of student‑athletes, coaches, and staff. Develop targeted content designed to engage and grow UCM's audience, specifically tailoring campaigns for alumni, donors, community supporters, and prospective recruits. In conjunction with the Assistant AD for Marketing, Creative Content and Digital Strategy, manage a comprehensive content calendar to ensure timely and relevant media delivery across all UCM Athletics social media channels and digital platforms. Serve as an active member of the UCM Athletics External leadership team, contributing to department‑wide goals, policies, and strategic planning. Brand Maintenance and Oversight (25%) In conjunction with the Assistant AD For Marketing, Creative Content and Digital Strategy, lead, develop, and execute a comprehensive creative strategy for UCM Athletics across all digital, social, and physical platforms. Create a comprehensive "look and feel" for the UCM Athletics brand. Establish and maintain consistent brand guidelines and visual identity standards for the athletic department. Hire, train, and manage a team of creative staff, which may include graduate assistants, interns, and student workers. In‑Venue & Fan Experience (25%) Create dynamic, high‑energy videos and graphics for use during UCM athletic events (e.g., team intro videos, crowd prompts, player headshots, and ribbon board graphics). Collaborate with marketing, ticketing, and event management staff to seamlessly integrate creative content into the game‑day script, maximizing fan engagement and the in‑venue atmosphere. Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies in sports entertainment to continuously improve the game‑day experience. Typical Qualifications Education Bachelor's degree required. A degree in Graphic Design, Film/Video Production, Digital Media, Communications, Sports Management is preferred but related fields will be considered. Experience One (1) year working in collegiate or professional sports with video production or television production. This can include work as an undergraduate student. Two or more years of experience are preferred. Supervision experience preferred. General knowledge of university, MIAA and NCAA policies and regulations as they pertain to all athletic events, game and tournament operations, event and game management, and related activities. Supplemental Information Physical/Environmental Factors Exposure to fumes and/or chemicals Lifting (weight) - 50 lbs Special Instructions Full‑time staff & 12‑month faculty benefits‑eligible position: Benefits include competitive salary; health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long‑term disability; 3 weeks paid vacation per year; 3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year; 13 paid holidays; retirement; and generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM. 9‑month faculty benefits‑eligible position: Benefits include competitive salary; health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long‑term disability; 3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year; 13 paid holidays; retirement; and generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM. Part‑time benefits‑eligible positions: Benefits include generous education assistance for the employee. Temporary, adjunct, student employment, or graduate assistant positions: Benefits are not included. NOTE: A background check is required for the selected candidate of all staff, faculty, adjunct, and temporary positions and any job offer is contingent on the results of this check. Student employees and graduate assistants do not require a background check to be conducted prior to employment. Benefits Our faculty and staff are the university's most valuable asset, and our goal is to provide a robust Total Rewards Program designed to help them maintain a happy, healthy, and productive lifestyle. 30.25% (staff) and 6% (faculty) defined retirement contribution, paid by the university. Voluntary Tax‑Sheltered Annuity (TSA) programs (403(b) and 457(b)) that allow eligible employees to make additional pre‑tax contributions to a retirement plan. Employees can earn up to full tuition (15 credit hours) for themselves per academic year. Full‑time employees are also eligible for up to $175 towards non‑credit courses each fiscal year. Employees can earn up to full tuition for their dependents. Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans that begin on the first of the month following your date of hire. Basic dental and vision insurance paid at 100% by the university. Available Health and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts. University‑paid basic life insurance (including accidental death and dismemberment) and short‑term and long‑term disability insurance coverage. Generous leave accruals that begin accruing on your start date, plus 14 paid holidays per year. The UCM Childcare Center on the Warrensburg campus can provide faculty, staff, and students quality care for their children ages six weeks to 10 years. The Student Recreation and Wellness Center (SRWC) is free for all employees and is located on the Warrensburg campus. An Employee Assistance Program is available to all employees and their immediate family members to help assist with personal challenges you may face in your daily life. UCM offers an Employee Discount Program through Working Advantage. To learn more about the wonderful benefits available as a University of Central Missouri employee, visit our benefits page. PI285337428 #J-18808-Ljbffr