Creative Media Assistant

Department Statement

Under the direction of the Director of Communications and Creative Media, Colgate Athletics is seeking candidates for a creative media assistant. As a member of the communications and creative media team, this is a part-time, 10-month position that will gain intricate hands-on experience working closely alongside full-time professionals during production of short- and long-form digital content to be disseminated through a variety of multimedia platforms, including but not limited to in-game venues, social media, ESPN+, YouTube, and Colgateathletics.com.

This position will enhance the Colgate Athletics' brand in the digital space, creating content that showcases the athletics department, its student-athletes, and supports its strategic plan. Contributing to the student-athlete experience, this position will work closely with the marketing efforts in creating content to build game day awareness, in-game entertainment, social media presence, and sponsorship activation.

Colgate University is a special place to work and offers many unique opportunities, including the ability to work with and among world class faculty and staff at a highly selective residential liberal arts institution. This position provides an opportunity to become familiar with the variety of regular positions that are available at the University, as well as the ability to add employment at a distinct University to your resume.

Successful candidates for this position will earn sick leave, paid time off, free parking, and a University 'Gate Card that provides access to fitness facilities, athletic and cultural events, as well as a discount on many items at the University Bookstore.

This type of appointment is not approved to work more than 999 hours per year for all positions combined. Should incumbents work more than a total of 999 hours in a year the appointment may not continue beyond one year of service.

Accountabilities

• Assist in the logistical planning and producing of timely and engaging social media content, including videography, photography, and graphic design for the primary athletics account and team accounts.
• Contribute to social media management for Colgate athletics and team accounts, posting highlights, game day graphics, video clips, etc.
• Assist in setting up and shooting Media Day photoshoots, events, and interviews including sound, lighting, cameras, and backgrounds, etc.
• Assist in serving as a marketing and communications liaison in generating more game day awareness through the production of creative content.
• Coordinate with all departments on storytelling ideas, staying atop of current trends, and student-athlete accomplishments and milestones.
• Assist in developing, producing, and editing video board material, including in-game engagement content and hype videos.
• Attend home events to shoot, edit, and produce low-angle highlights, cinematic content, etc.
• Occasional travel with teams for regular and postseason events, capturing content to be distributed through various multimedia platforms.
• Other job related duties as assigned.

Professional Experience/ Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Media Production, Communications, Digital Media, Marketing or similar. Equivalent work experience will be considered.
• Proven track record of professional consistency and punctuality in the university-setting. Division I experience is preferred but not required.
• Has a minimum understanding of industry-standards regarding cameras, camera settings, sports shooting requirements, and lighting equipment.
• Ability to communicate, both verbally and nonverbally, in a professional manner during timely, stressful situations.
• Basic working knowledge and comfortability managing athletics-branded social media mediums. Ability to keep up with social media and digital trends.
• Working knowledge and experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, Photoshop, After Effects, etc.) and Apple computers. Basic comfortability in capturing video using Sony equipment preferred.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in digital media, content creation, graphic design, or related field. Equivalent experience in lieu of a degree will also be considered.

Physical Requirements

Work conditions may include extreme weather (rain, snow, etc.).

Other Information

A current valid driver's license, in accordance with the University's Driver Safety and Motor Vehicle Use Policy is required.

Requisition Number: 2026CW023Posting

Temporary: Yes

Work Schedule: Anticipated start date is August 1, 2026, with the position running through May 31, 2027. The position requires frequent work during evenings and weekends throughout the year.