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Position Title Assistant Director, Athletics Creative Content (Baltimore, MD) Employee Type Regular Office/Department Athletics Work Environment Remote and hybrid positions are open to applicants ...

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How much do athletics creative content jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 28, 2026, the average hourly pay for athletics creative content in the United States is $60.28, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $40.14 and $76.92 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is athletics creative content?

Athletics Creative Content refers to the creation and management of digital and visual materials that promote sports teams, athletes, and athletic programs. This can include photography, videography, social media posts, graphics, and storytelling that highlight events, achievements, and the overall brand of an athletics department. Professionals in this field work closely with coaches, athletes, and marketing teams to engage fans, recruit athletes, and increase the visibility of the program across different media platforms.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an athletics creative content professional?

To thrive as an Athletics Creative Content professional, you need expertise in graphic design, video production, storytelling, and a strong understanding of sports culture, typically supported by a degree in communications, design, or a related field. Mastery of tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, social media management platforms, and content management systems is commonly required. Creativity, attention to detail, collaboration, and the ability to work under tight deadlines are essential soft skills for this role. These competencies are vital for producing engaging content that elevates the organization's brand, connects with fans, and drives audience engagement.

How does the athletics creative content role typically collaborate with coaches and athletes to develop engaging material?

In the Athletics Creative Content role, you will frequently work closely with coaches and athletes to capture behind-the-scenes moments, conduct interviews, and create content that highlights team culture and achievements. Collaboration often involves attending practices, games, and team events to gather authentic material, while also coordinating with the athletic department to ensure messaging aligns with branding and compliance guidelines. Building strong relationships with team members is key, as it allows for greater access and more compelling storytelling. This teamwork-driven environment encourages creativity while meeting the promotional needs of the athletics program.

What is the difference between Athletics Creative Content vs Sports Content Writer?

AspectAthletics Creative ContentSports Content Writer
CredentialsTypically requires a degree in journalism, communications, or related fieldsSimilar credentials, often with a background in journalism or sports studies
Work EnvironmentCreative agencies, sports teams, media outletsOnline publications, newspapers, sports websites
Industry UsageUsed across various sports and athletic brands for marketing and engagementPrimarily focused on reporting, articles, and commentary on sports events

Both roles involve creating sports-related content, but Athletics Creative Content emphasizes innovative, marketing-oriented material, while Sports Content Writers focus on reporting and journalistic articles. Understanding these differences helps in choosing the right career path or job search focus.

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Infographic showing various Athletics Creative Content job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% Internship, 45% Full Time, 46% Part Time, 3% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $125,385 per year, or $60.3 per hour.

Assistant Director, Athletics Creative Content (Baltimore, MD)

On-site

Loyola
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools • 51 - 200 employees

$59K - $89K/yr

Full-time

Posted 21 days ago


Job description

Position Title

Assistant Director, Athletics Creative Content (Baltimore, MD)


Employee Type

Regular


Office/Department

Athletics


Work Environment

Remote and hybrid positions are open to applicants based in states identified here: Work at Loyola | Loyola University Maryland.

Loyola University Maryland Main Campus


Job Type

Full time

Benefits at Loyola

https://www.loyola.edu/department/people-culture/benefits/

Compensation Range

Final compensation offers are determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to job-related experience, internal equity, and alignment with organizational budget.

$59,440.00 - $74,300.00


Anticipated Start Date


If Temporary or Visiting, Estimated End Date


Position Duties

Serve as Athletic Department's primary creator of creative media content-including video, photo, and graphically designed items-used on various social media platforms. Lead and execute the assigned department's digital content and social media strategy, ensuring a consistent, compelling voice and visual identity across platforms. Produce high-quality, engaging content-including video, photography, graphics, and copy-for real-time coverage and planned campaigns. Maintain awareness of current trends and methods for creating video content, while also developing new ideas to enhance the brand look.
  • Create and produce video highlight and feature packages to promote Loyola athletics.
  • Produce timely highlights following games.
  • Develop concepts for, direct, produce, and edit video features relating to the athletic, academic and community service accomplishments of teams, student-athletes, and coaches.
  • Work in cooperation with Athletic Communications, Athletics Marketing team members and athletics coaches to develop concepts and produce content.
  • Maintain a deep understanding of digital media trends and platform-specific strategy, and analytics. Coordinate monitoring and response plans as needed, especially around high-visibility moments or events.
  • Communicate effectively across a wide range of audiences-including student-athletes, staff, fans, and external partners-bringing both creativity and professionalism to every interaction.
  • Create content for video boards (at Ridley Athletic Complex and in Reitz Arena) to include hype videos, video/motion headshots of student-athletes, and video feature content.
  • Collaborate with Loyola Athletic Marketing staff, as well as Van Wagner Sports Enterprises, to fulfill sponsored items as it relates to video content.
  • Work with Event Services and Athletics Marketing team for content delivery of created elements on gamedays.
  • Distribute video to external media constituencies, Patriot League, opponents, and other entities when requested.
  • Maintain an organized system of cataloging video clips, and an archive of past video clips to preserve for future use.
  • Create system for using cameras and other video equipment with other athletic communications staff members.
  • Serve as primary user and caretaker of athletic communications video equipment.
  • Recommend pieces that should be replaced or upgraded in cooperation with athletic department staff members.
  • Fulfill role as primary content creator for end-of-year athletics banquet that includes highlight videos and other elements to provide atmosphere for the event.
  • Perform all other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor. This may include attendance of and participation in required training for role.
  • Work weekend and evening hours to cover sporting events and related activities.
  • Occasional domestic travel (10% of time) with teams throughout the competitive season, including conference and postseason play.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Video Production, Digital Media, Communications, or a closely related field.
  • One (1) year of experience with Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop or other similar software related to video production and editing.
  • One (1) year of collegiate sports experience.
  • One (1) year of experience with videography, including lighting, on-location shooting, post-production, and shooting/editing of live sporting events.
  • One (1) year of experience managing video projects for social media, website, and video board, including conceptualizing ideas, making arrangements for video shoots, filming, producing, editing, and sound engineering.

Compensation: $59,440 to $89,160 per year

Note: Compensation min to max $59,440 to $89,160 per year; compensation min to mid $59,440 to $74,300.

Final compensation offers are determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, job-related experience, internal equity, and alignment with organizational budget.

Successfulcandidatesforanystaff,faculty,oradministrativepositionatLoyolaUniversityMarylandwillbesubjecttoapre-employmentbackgroundcheck.Note:Experienceand/oreducationmaybesubstitutedforrequirements.

Employment Eligibility

All candidates must be eligible to work in the United States and complete employment eligibility verification by the first day of employment at Loyola University Maryland, as required by law (e.g., Form I-9). Unless explicitly stated otherwise in the job description or job advertisement, Loyola University Maryland does not sponsor employment visas for this position.


University Description

Loyola University Maryland, located in the vibrant city of Baltimore, is a prestigious, selective, comprehensive university with a strong residential liberal-arts-based undergraduate program and professional graduate programs at the master's and doctoral levels. Founded in 1852, Loyola is a Catholic University and one of 27 Jesuit colleges and universities in the United States and the first to bear the name of Saint Ignatius Loyola, founder of the Society of Jesus.Deeply committed to the Ignatian principles upon which it was founded, Loyola focuses on the care and education of the whole person - mind, body, and spirit - and its mission centers on preparing its students to learn, lead, and serve in a diverse and changing world.

The Wall Street Journal ranked Loyola No. 19 overall in the nation in its 2026 "Best Colleges" list. Loyola was also ranked No. 51 for impact on graduate salaries and No. 81 in the nation for student experience. U.S. News & World Reporthas ranked Loyola among the top 10 universities in the North Region for the past decade. Princeton Reviewnamed it one of the nation's top institutions for undergraduate higher education and one of the best Mid-Atlantic colleges for 2026. Loyola is one of 75 colleges and universities included on a list of the "new" dream schools in Jeffrey Selingo's book, Dream School, Finding the College That's Right for You.The list of "new" dream schools highlights institutions with strong outcomes, accessible admissions, and dynamic student experiences. Loyola was also listed among the "best value" private colleges in Kiplinger's Personal Finance.

Loyola University Maryland is proud to be recognized among thenation's top institutions. From national rankings to regional accolades, our commitment to academic excellence, student success, and Jesuit values continues to earn praise from respected organizations and publications.

Learn more about our prestigious rankings and notable accoladesand university profileby clicking on the hyperlinks.


Diversity Statement

Loyola University Maryland strongly values the benefits that diversity brings to the workplace. In accord with its Ignatian values, the University is committed to creating and promoting a community that recognizes the inherent value and dignity of each person. Loyola University Maryland does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, or any other legally protected classification. The University recruits, hires, and promotes in accord with this policy and its Core Values.