Director of Creative Services_

Position DetailsPosition InformationAnnouncement Number STAFF - VA - 24372For questions regarding this position, please contact:Casey Fox at 406-994-5707 or casey.fox2@msubobcats.comClassification Title Athletic ProfessionalWorking Title Director of Creative ServicesBrief Position OverviewThe Director of Creative Services is responsible for all creative content generation for the athletic department. Including, but not limited to video, digital graphic, photography and graphic design.Position Number 4C0375Department AthleticsDivision AthleticsAppointment Type ProfessionalContract Term Fiscal YearSemesterIf other, specify From dateIf other, specify End dateFLSA ExemptUnion Affiliation FOCUS-MFPEFTE 1.00Benefits Eligible EligibleSalary Salary commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications.Contract Type LOAIf other, please specifyRecruitment Type OpenPosition DetailsGeneral StatementThe Director of Creative Services oversees all content related to promoting the athletic department and individual teams through video, print & electronic outlets. Member of the athletic department External team.Duties and Responsibilities+ Oversee all aspects of Graphic Design for MSU Athletic Department, creating the look and feel of the MSU Athletic Department, which includes oversee all aspects of design work through Marketing, Media Relations & Individual Sports.+ Game Day Fan Engagement Assets including but not limited to run out videos for Football, Men’s & Women’s Basketball. Hype Videos for individual sports.+ Marketing & Advertising elements such as commercials, promotional videos, email and social media design.+ Graphic Design, including creation of department look and feel for each year from posters to online media posts. Oversee all aspects of Graphic Design work, including the Marketing & Media Relations Department to maintain consistency and message for MSU Athletics.+ Oversee all aspects of photography for MSU Athletics, including, but not limited to taking photos for events, headshots, team photo shoots. This might include outsourcing freelance photographers or hiring student workers to take photos for the MSU Athletic Department.+ Oversee Student & Graduate Interns.Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills+ Bachelor’s Degree in related field.+ At least one year of full-time/or two years of internship experience in a related field.+ Demonstrated aptitude in film editing, Adobe Creative Suite, Graphic Design, Live sports film experience or similar programs.+ Demonstrated experience interacting with a diverse constituency using excellent interpersonal communications skills, both written and customer service skills.+ Demonstrated knowledge of basic NCAA rules and regulations.Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills+ Experience working within a collegiate athletic department.+ Demonstrated knowledge of basic Big Sky Conference rules and regulations.+ Demonstrated problem solving skills.+ Demonstrated digital marketing and operations skills.+ Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite.+ Knowledge of current video and still photography equipment.+ Experience working with revenue generation groups such as marketing and fund raising.The Successful Candidate WillThe successful candidate will be willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays and must be willing to travel with teams occasionally.Position Special Requirements/Additional InformationThe successful candidate will be willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays and must be willing to travel with teams occasionally.Physical DemandsExtended periods of moving about athletics facilities. Exposure to all weather condition for extended periods of time. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.This position has supervisory duties? NoPosting Detail InformationNumber of Vacancies 1Desired Start Date Upon completion of successful searchPosition End Date (if temporary)Open DateClose DateApplications will be:Screening of applications will begin on June 18, 2024; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.Special InstructionsDiversity StatementMontana State University values diverse perspectives and is committed to continually supporting, promoting and building an inclusive and culturally diverse campus environment. MSU recognizes the importance of work-life integration and strives to be responsive to the needs of dual career couples.In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile.MSU’s Non-Discrimination Policy and Discrimination Grievance Procedures can be located on the MSU Website: ontana.edu/hr/recruitment/dualcareer.html