Merrimack College is a selective, private college in a beautiful,
residential setting — just minutes from Boston,
Massachusetts.
Position Description:
The Merrimack
College Athletic Department seeks a qualified candidate to fill the
role of Digital Content Producer, Athletic Communications. The
full-time, benefited position will report to the Assistant Athletic
Director of Strategic Communications and work with the Athletic
Communications team.
The position will produce high-quality photography, videography,
graphic design and other digital content that enhances the
Merrimack Athletics brand and showcases the student-athletes who
represent the College’s 28 NCAA Division I teams. The position will
help drive fan engagement, support marketing initiatives, assist
with game-day promotions and fundraising campaigns all while
maintaining the visual identity and brand standards of Merrimack
Athletics.
The successful candidate will be experienced with social media
platforms such as X, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, etc., and must be
willing to work when our teams play – nights, weekends and the
potential for holidays. The candidate will work in accordance with
NCAA Division I guidelines and Merrimack College rules, regulations
and policies.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Capture and produce high-quality photography and videography at
athletic contests, practices, community events and other department
functions.
Create compelling digital content, including highlight videos,
feature stories, interviews, behind-the-scenes content, hype
videos, and promotional campaigns.
Design graphics for use across social media, website, email
marketing, digital signage and other athletic communications
platforms.
Collaborate with coaches, athletic communications, marketing,
etc. to develop creative content that supports the priorities of
the department.
Assist in planning and executing content calendars that promote
athletic events, student-athlete accomplishments, ticket sales,
fundraising initiatives and special events.
Edit video and photography using industry-standard creative
software to produce engaging content optimized for multiple digital
platforms.
Capture content during home and away competitions, as assigned,
including evenings, weekends, and select travel.
Maintain an organized archive of photography, video footage and
creative assets and publish on the athletics website.
Stay current on emerging trends in social media, photography,
videography, graphic design and digital storytelling.
Operate and maintain photography, video, lighting and editing
equipment.
Perform other duties as assigned in support of the mission of
Merrimack College Athletics.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, digital media,
graphic design, video production, marketing, or a related
field.
- One to three years of experience creating digital content in
collegiate athletics, professional sports, higher education, or a
related field (graduate assistantships and internships
considered).
- Exceptional visual storytelling skills with a creative
mindset.
- Demonstrated proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud, including
Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator, Lightroom, etc.
- Experience operating professional cameras, video equipment,
lighting and audio equipment.
- Strong understanding of social media platforms and best
practices for digital storytelling.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively
within a team.
- Excellent organizational, communication and time-management
skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet
deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and travel as
required by athletic schedules.
- Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations is preferred.
Application Materials Should Include:
- Resume
- Cover letter stating motivation and interest in the position,
citing experience relevant to the qualifications and including
experience with, and commitment to, our Catholic Augustinian
mission and our values.
This position is subject to the successful completion of a criminal
background check.
Statement on Our Mission
Merrimack College is a
Catholic Augustinian institution of higher education committed to
building an accepting and respectful community. Our mission is to
enlighten minds, engage hearts and empower lives and is inspired by
our Catholic faith and the Augustinian tradition of seeking truth
through inquiry and dialogue.
Merrimack College seeks candidates who understand, respect, and can
contribute to Merrimack’s Catholic and Augustinian mission. All
candidates should describe in their application how they will
foster a culture that supports our mission.
About Merrimack College
The only Catholic, Augustinian
institution of higher education in New England, Merrimack College
is a private, independent, coeducational institution with more than
4,100 undergraduate, 2,500 graduate students and 50 doctoral
students from 48 states and 63 countries. The College features more
than 160 career-focused undergraduate, professional and graduate
programs, all taught by exceptional faculty who are passionate
about their subject and student success. The College has six
schools: arts and sciences, engineering and computational sciences,
nursing and health sciences, education and social policy, the
Girard school of business and the graduate school of counseling and
social work. The College’s suburban 220-acre campus is just north
of Boston in North Andover, Massachusetts. Merrimack is a Master’s
Colleges and Universities/Larger Programs (M1) institution in the
Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.
Merrimack is one of the fastest growing educational institutions in
the country and has steadily climbed up in the U.S. News &
World Report’s ranking of Best Colleges, ranking 38th in the
Regional Universities North category in 2026. Merrimack is a NCAA
Division I athletic institution.
Merrimack College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Salary Range: $40,000
- $50,000
