Assistant Director of Creative Media

Assistant Director of Creative Media

The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Assistant Director of Creative Media.

Position Details
Location	Hattiesburg 118 College Drive Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001 United States
Division	Administration Athletics
Position Type	Staff
Employment Status	Full Time
Grant Funded	No
Pay Grade	E06
Posting Close Date	April 28, 2023

Job Summary 
As a member of the external engagement team, the Assistant Director
of Creative Media responsible for graphic designs and social media
creation and monitoring for Southern Miss Athletic teams and accounts.
This position will collaborate with the communications, marketing, and
creative content teams along with respective team coaches/personnel in
executing new ideas and initiatives with the aim to promote and market
Southern Miss Athletics. The position will help research and recommend
new ideas for strengthening our brand.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities 

Help design promotional material for athletic teams and events, such as graphics and videos.

Builds a social media strategy for Southern Miss Athletics and prepares content for internal use.

Produces compelling and creative content pieces for selected sports including digital content, social media and features.

Write copy for marketing and communication material, infographics and social media posts.

Maintain updated records of the videos, images and guides.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications  
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in
journalism, marketing, sports marketing, sports management, public
relations, communications or related field and one to two years of
related experience.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals,
  professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental
  regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and
  procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and
  respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and
  the general public.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions
  furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Preferred Qualifications  
Previous work experience or training in graphic design, photography,
digital marketing, social media, sports marketing, and/or website
design.

About The University of Southern Mississippi
The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) is a comprehensive public research institution delivering transformative programs on campuses in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across the Mississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. Founded in 1910, USM is one of only 131 universities in the nation to earn the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education’s “R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity” designation, and its robust research enterprise includes experts in ocean science and engineering, polymer science and engineering, and large event venue safety and security, among others.  USM is also one of only 37 institutions in the nation accredited in theatre, art and design, dance and music. As an economic driver, USM generates an annual economic impact of more than $600 million across the state. USM welcomes a diverse student body of more than 14,000, representing 71 countries, all 50 states, and every county in Mississippi. USM students have collected four Truman Scholarships and 37 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships, while also leading Mississippi with 27 Goldwater Scholarships, an honor that recognizes the next generation of great research scientists. Home to the Golden Eagles, USM competes in 17 Division I sports sponsored by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). For more information, visit www.usm.edu .

As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer/Americans with Disabilities Act institution, The University of Southern Mississippi encourages minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities to apply.