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Posting Details
This position is designated as Exempt from the Human Resources Act (EHRA).
Posting Details
Benefits of Working at UNCW
Want to become a soaring UNCW Seahawk and work at one of the best universities on the East Coast? Want to put your toes in the sand after a day of work? The University of North Carolina Wilmington offers a wonderfully vibrant university community along with a beautiful location just miles from the beach.
Employees of UNCW are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other programs, resources, policies, and practices that help to support a work/life balance. Our programs have been designed to provide a variety of choices to best fit your needs and the needs of your family. Full time employees are eligible for dental, vision and health insurance plans. Health insurance benefit plans eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optional disability plans are also available.
Full time employees are also eligible for the tuition waiver program which covers the cost of tuition and fees for up to three (3) undergraduate or graduate courses per academic year at UNCW or any other university within the UNC System. In addition, UNCW covers the cost of tuition and fees for one UNCW course each summer session.
As a full time employee, UNCW also offers a free membership to the Campus Recreation Center, free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus, meditation and yoga sessions, voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays, 24 hours of paid community service leave time, paid vacation and sick leave accrual and family medical leave after 12 months of continuous service.
We also offer an abundance of training and development programs through our Dare to Learn Academy, and the employee assistance program, many of which are offered free of charge.
Hiring Range
Determined based on qualifications and/or experience.
Working Title
Director of Creative Content
External Link to Posting
https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/39597
Vacancy Number
E1565
Position Number
7998
Location of Workplace
Main UNCW Campus
Home Department
Athletics - 25900
Division
Chancellor - 25000 Division
Brief Summary of Work for this Position
The Director of Creative Content is responsible for leading the vision, strategy, and execution of all creative initiatives for UNCW Athletics. This role oversees special projects, video board content, graphic design, and multimedia storytelling to elevate the department's brand and support its mission. The Director plays a key role in shaping the visual identity of UNCW Athletics, ensuring that all creative content aligns with strategic goals and enhances the student-athlete experience. This includes producing high-impact visuals and engaging content that resonates with fans, recruits, and the broader university community.
In addition to creative leadership, the Director is responsible for recruiting, mentoring, and managing a dynamic team of full-time, temporary, and student staff, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
High school diploma or equivalency and four years of progressive experience in a broadcast television, radio and emerging media environment, of which one year is supervisory; or equivalent combination of training and experience.
Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in related field.
• Two years or more experience managing, cultivating, and developing a team to run creative content creation and broadcast production.
• Adobe Creative Suite experience and skillset.
• Experience with Microsoft Office products.

Required Certifications or Licensures
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The UNCW Department of Athletics sponsors 19 varsity sports and competes in the NCAA Division I as a member of the Coastal Athletic Association. UNCW Athletics primary purpose is to produce a competitive and successful sports program while abiding by NCAA, CAA and institutional rules and regulations. UNCW Athletics has a strong commitment to promoting a greater sense of integrity, leadership, sportsmanship and ethical behavior to the overall campus dynamic.
College/School Information
University Information
The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state's coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking.
A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation's only bachelor's degree program focused on coastal engineering.
The university's efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of "Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity" institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.
UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.
EEO Statement
UNCW does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of his or her race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents - except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs.
Eligibility for Employment
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
Number of Openings
Single Incumbent
Special Notes to Applicants
PLEASE NOTE: This posting will close at 11:59PM (Eastern time) on the posted closing date. To receive full consideration, please be sure you have fully completed the entire application, including the 'Work History' section before you apply for this position. Applications must be submitted through the online application system to be considered.
Months Per Year
12 Months
FTE
1.0 FTE (40 hours per week)
Type of Position
Permanent
Anticipated Ending Date if Time-Limited Positions
Job Posting Date
06/15/2026
Posting Close Date
07/15/2026