Full Time Nfl Football Graphics Jobs (NOW HIRING)

The University of Southern California (USC) is one of the world's leading private research universities. An anchor institution in Los Angeles and a global center for arts, technology, and international business, USC is also one of the largest private employers in the City of Los Angeles. We are searching for exceptional individuals to help us fulfill our mission: developing individuals and society as a whole through the cultivation and enrichment of the human mind and spirit. As an employee of USC, you will be part of a world-class research university and a member of the "Trojan Family," which is comprised of the faculty, students, and staff that make the university what it is.

USC Athletics aims to inspire champions in competition and in the classroom. We exist to enrich the lives of students to positively impact our community and world for generations to come. Operating with the four core values of Competitive Spirit, Togetherness, Passionate Pride for USC, and Our Courage to Blaze the Trail, the Trojans choose to lead by example.With over 600 student-athletes competing throughout USC's 23 sports programs, USC Athletics is committed to serving as the unmatched, unquestioned PLACE TO BE for talented student-athletes to reach their fullest potential in all that they do and offering student-athletes the ability to compete for NCAA and Big Ten championships while working toward a degree from one of the world's leading universities.

JOB DESCRIPTION

USC Athletics is looking to hire a Director of Digital Media, Football to join our staff and student community of 600+ individuals. The Director of Digital Media, Football, will focus on social media management, photography, and graphic design. Social management strategy is consistent with brand campaigns and program direction. This includes tending to all external social media channels for USC football, including X, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, and any other public-facing platforms.

Reporting directly to the Executive Creative Director, Art and Brand, the Director of Digital Media, Football will work in collaboration with USC Football Full-Time in office on University of Southern California's campus. The ideal candidate will have the ability to identify trends and push the needle of creative content. An ideal candidate will have an elite photography and design skillset with professional experience managing social media channels within sports. In addition to exceptional verbal and written communication skills. Knowledge of and experience working in higher education preferred. Understanding of the unique culture and needs of college athletes preferred.

This position serves a large student and staff population, must demonstrate a commitment to improving outcomes for a variety of populations, and is expected to contribute to the program's demonstrated commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all. USC Athletics is committed to non-discrimination and equal opportunity.

This is an exempt position with work expected in office, travel, and work weekends as needed.

Roles and responsibilities to include:

• Administers day-to-day marketing operations for university unit or department. Participates in development of marketing and sales goals, objectives, plans and strategies. Assists in determining target markets.

• Develops, produces and distributes publications and other promotional materials for department marketing and public relations purposes. Collaborates with faculty, staff or clients on marketing, strategic issues and ways to position or portray progress, services, goods or services within university and/or to the general public through publications or other promotional materials. Coordinates appropriate use of university and/or department logos, emblems and indicia.

• Establishes and maintains contacts with internal and external marketing professionals and vendors such as artists, designers, photographers, mailing houses, postal service, list brokers, advertising representatives, media contacts.

• Analyzes and evaluates research, current market conditions and trends to assist in determining development and direction of marketing plans and projects.

• Administers department marketing calendar, as assigned. Monitors schedules, production and distribution arrangements and other details to ensure timely completion and quality control of marketing activities and publications.

• Provides leadership and guidance to staff, student workers, volunteers, outside consultants and/or other constituencies, as assigned.

• Produce graphic design projects for internal/external and recruiting. Utilize creativity and originality, from conceptualization to final product.

• Photograph USC Football team and tend to photo sharing platform via Photo Shelter and Greenly

• Photograph USC Football recruits and external events

• Assist in social media and creative ideation for internal/external and recruiting.

• Assist in management of select student interns on the basis of photography and graphic design.

• Assist with videography / editing.

• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. The University reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelors Degree. Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education.

• 3 years of related experience.

• Advanced skills in graphic design.

• Advanced skills photography and photo editing.

• Experience tending to social media platforms.

• Advanced skills in Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Lightroom, Illustrator)

• Experience with videography, motion design, video editing

• Organizational skills and attention to detail in regard to content editing and distribution.

• Experience working in higher education and/or a sports related field ideal.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree

• 3 years of relatable experience

In addition, the successful candidate must also demonstrate, through ideas, words and actions, a strong commitment to USC's Unifying Values.

Salary Range

The annual base salary range for this position is $82,000- $95,000. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer alignment, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

To Apply

All candidates must submit a resume with their application. Additional materials may be requested at a later date. All USC employees will undergo reference checking and background screening prior to hire.

USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy.

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at (213) 821-8100, or by email at uschr@usc.edu. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.

USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring ordinance.

Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree, Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education
Minimum Experience: 3 years, Combined education/experience as substitute for minimum experience
Minimum Field of Expertise: Thorough knowledge of marketing and business management. Knowledge of the principles, practices, concepts and methodology of marketing. Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.

USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to theBackground Screening Policy Appendix Dfor specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at (213) 821-8100, or by email atuschr@usc.edu. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.

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