Director of Creative Content

Work is performed in sports facilities. Must be prepared to work non-business hours and weekends. Position Summary The Director of Creative Content position will work as part of the Pacific Athletics Marketing & Communications team to lead, develop, and create video content promoting Pacific’s 17 teams across multiple platforms. This position will assist with the comprehensive storytelling of Pacific Athletics and create engaging content for social media that reaches wide audiences to strengthen the department’s brand and enhance the student-athlete experience. Reporting to the Senior Associate Director of Athletics for Communications, this position will play a critical role in capturing and producing creative assets that tell the stories of Pacific Athletics. Essential Functions Lead efforts to develop and create content to execute strategic plans designed to positively influence and generate increased engagement for Pacific Athletics. Work closely with internal and external campus partners to support content needs for department-wide initiatives, special events, and athletics-related campus and community programming. Manage production projects from conception through completion. Create engaging and timely video content across various platforms, including social media, in-venue video boards, broadcast, and website. Drive storytelling and brand awareness efforts through social media content, including shooting and editing content for long-form, short-form, promotional spots, and documentaries. Support the goal of growing the Pacific Athletics brand through content creation duties while maintaining familiarity with current trends and best practices within the industry. Recruit, train, and supervise casual hourly staff and student employees in the execution of creative video functions. Analyze the performance of social content and incorporate insights into future content decisions. Adhere to West Coast Conference and NCAA rules and regulations. Assist in special projects and perform other related duties as assigned or requested. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree Two (2) years of sports videography experience at the collegiate or professional level or in television or other mass communication mediums. Preferred Qualifications Ability to produce high-quality content while meeting quick turnarounds and deadlines. Working knowledge of professional audio/video equipment and production lighting techniques. Demonstrated knowledge of social media platforms including Facebook, X, Instagram, and YouTube. Must be able to work a non-standard work week, which includes nights, weekends, holidays, and the potential to travel with the team(s). Prior experience working with collegiate or professional sports teams. Video editing experience with Adobe Premiere Pro. Experience using motion graphics or visual effects software such as Adobe After Effects preferred. Experience running collegiate or professional social media accounts. Computer Knowledge including Excel, Photoshop, and Illustrator. Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures. Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion in a university setting. Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work. Physical Requirements Requires extended periods of sitting and repetitive hand/wrist motion while using a computer keyboard and phone. Occasional standing, walking, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, and reaching. Constant verbal and written communication. Occasional lifting/carrying up to 50 pounds. Work Environment/Work Week/Travel Work is primarily performed in a standard office environment with the use of computer and phone. Work also performed in sports facilities. Must be prepared to work non-business hours and weekends. Travel is required for some road contests of assigned teams. Hiring Range Hiring Range $68,640.00 per year. We consider factors such as, but not limited to, scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s qualifications, internal equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment are required to execute a release and authorization for a background screening. AA/EEO Policy Statement University of the Pacific is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity. In compliance with applicable law and its own policy, Pacific is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty and staff. Posting Specific Questions

* Do you have a Bachelor's degree?

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* Do you have at least two (2) years of sports videography experience at the collegiate or professional level or in television or other mass communication mediums?

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