Content Manager

Content Manager

Position Number: 986306
Full Time or Part Time: Full Time
Anticipated Recruitment Range:
Position Type:
Job Category: Staff - Professional

Organizational Unit Overview:

The athletics department mission is to represent East Carolina University with distinction and create a challenging and supportive environment for student-athletes to excel in the classroom, in competition, and in life. We are committed to the highest standards of character, honesty, effort, and sportsmanship; respecting all people, their personal identities, differences and beliefs; and to provide a safe and equitable environment for student-athletes academic, athletic and personal development. The highly visible athletics program is committed to NCAA compliance, comprehensive excellence and to be trustworthy stewards of the aspirations of our student-athletes, the resources we manage, the reputation of our University, and our mission of service.

Job Duties:

The Content Manager will serve as a graphic designer and will assist with the visual brand of the ECU Athletics Department across print, digital and some audio/video platforms, as well as facility graphics for specific athletic programs.

The Content Manager works directly with the Director of Creative Media in the strategic development of awareness campaigns and organizational branding towards the achievement of visibility, relevance, and revenue goals/objectives. This position will also serve as a liaison with print advertising media partners across region while developing advertising strategies, schedules, and promotions. The Content Manager will work in support of the departments social media efforts and may be asked to work some game day events. Nights, weekends, holidays, extended hours, and travel are required in the performance of duties. This position will assist the Pirate Club with social media creation/distribution and perform other duties as assigned.

The Content Manager will build quality relationships and work collaboratively and professionally with Pirate Club, athletics, and University staff, students, business vendors and all donors and stakeholders. The candidate will also abide by all written policies and procedures of ECU, the Department of Athletics, The Educational Foundation (Pirate Club), the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), and all applicable conferences or associations.

Minimum Education/Experience:

Bachelors degree in a discipline related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation:

n/a

Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education:

• Experience in commercial design, art, marketing, graphic design, sports or related field
• Expert level experience in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere, Illustrator and InDesign and working knowledge of Dreamweaver, and After Effects
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Proven ability to balance multiple projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines
• Excellent communication skills and ability to clearly communicate project goals to all members of the external division
• Knowledge of usage and best practices for consumer related products (marketing collateral, websites, TV commercials, digital signage)

Special Instructions to Applicant:

• Please ensure your full range of knowledge, skills, abilities, experience and education are listed on your application. Do not write see resume on your application when completing the job duties section.
• If you answer the questions at the end of the application, please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities and experiences to support your answers (see job duties section of previous employment).
• Failure to answer the questions at the end of the application will not preclude your application from being considered but may result in your application not receiving full consideration of your knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Job Close Date: 4/22/2026
Open Until Filled: No

To apply, visit https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/92720