Position Summary:Reporting to the Director of Athletic Communications, the Director of Creative Content is
responsible for creating graphic design, photography, videography, and social media content that
enhances the visibility of LIU Athletics, promotes student-athletes and teams, and supports the
department's overall communications strategy.
Key Responsibilities:
- Produce original and creative graphics & videos for social media, LIU Athletics website,
and other digital platforms.
- Attend athletic events and capture high-quality photography & videography for real-time
and postgame use.
- Edit and distribute photos on tight deadlines for social media & website.
- Produce and edit video content, including highlights, interviews, promotional features,
and behind-the-scenes stories.
- Create timely social media graphics and video content for awards, milestones, breaking
news, and other newsworthy events.
- Monitor and incorporate emerging social media trends and best practices into content
strategy.
- Collaborate with coaches, administrators, and student-athletes to develop engaging
storytelling opportunities.
- Experience using CMS platform to update website, specifically the SIDEARM Sports
program.
- Planning, writing, and editing content for various internal and external stakeholders,
including press releases, game stories, game previews, and assisting with other
communications duties as assigned.
- Work nights, weekends, and travel as necessary to cover athletic events.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Communications, Graphic Design, Digital Media, Marketing,
Journalism, or a related field.
- Experience in collegiate athletics, sports media, creative services, or a related field.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Premiere Pro, In-Design and
After Effects.
LIU is an equal opportunity employer. LIU is committed to extending equal opportunity in
employment to all qualified candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence
of our academic community. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals
regardless of race, color, religion, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity
or expression, marital or parental status, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status,
veteran or military status, age, disability, or any other basis protected by applicable laws.
Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the United States.