Assistant Director, Athletics Digital Media and Branding

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, marketing, communications or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience. 
• One year experience in a fast-paced, high-profile communications, marketing, social media or public relations position; Ability to creatively produce and manage the design, layout, content and flow of multiple publications for multiple platforms (web, e-mail, podcasts, digital audio & video, digital photography, social media and print). 
• Experience utilizing Adobe Creative Suite tools including InDesign, Photoshop, Lightroom as well as social media scheduling and analytics platforms. 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. 
• Professional experience working effectively with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills and ability to build trusting relationships. 
• Working knowledge of and ability to: 
  • Utilize basic office support software (word processing, email, etc.)  
  • Operate effectively within a highly-regulated team environment. 
  • Develop and perform specific tasks related to marketing and advertising plans for a sport. 
  • Create, manage, schedule and analyze effective social media content. 
• A valid U.S. driving license and the ability to meet and maintain University of Iowa Driving Policy standards.  

Desired Qualifications:

• Two or more years Athletics/sports experience including previous promotion of high-profile teams and student-athletes. 
• Experience working collaboratively with an external relations unit that includes social media, photography, communications, videography, video production, graphic design, and marketing. 
• Proficient in computer software programs, including Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, and sports statistical software. Experience with Genius statistical software highly desired. 
• Master’s Degree (or international equivalent) in a related field (e.g. journalism, marketing, communications).  
• Experience working with ChatGPT, Bard or other AI (artificial intelligence) programs to improve productivity. 
• Familiarity with website content management systems; Experience with WMT highly desired. 
• Proficient in social media content creation and management including Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and other emerging platforms.  
• Demonstrated experience in feature writing and designing infographics. 

Application Process:  Visit our website at http://jobs.uiowa.edu and search for keywords “Digital Media”. Only applications submitted at https://jobs.uiowa.edu will be accepted.  

• Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.  
• Applicants must upload a resume and cover letter and mark them as a relevant file to the submission. Applications without both a cover letter and resume will be considered incomplete and ineligible for consideration.  
• Successful candidates will be subject to a credential/education verification and criminal background check and be required to self-disclose any conviction history.  
• Five professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.  
• As a part of the University of Iowa’s review of your application and consistent with its policies and practices, the University may access and/or view information about you that is job-related and publicly available on the internet, including but not limited to information on social media sites. The access, viewing and/or use of such information is governed by the University’s Policy on Human Rights, as well as state and federal law. 
• For questions or additional information, please contact athletics ATHL-human-resources@uiowa.edu.

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