Job Description

About Eastern Washington University:

Eastern Washington University, a regional, comprehensive public university with an enrollment of over 10,000 students, is one of six state-funded four-year institutions of higher education in Washington, each governed by its own board of trustees. As the region’s polytechnic, we are recognized for our distinctive approach to hands-on learning that leads to in-demand careers. EWU’s 300-acre main campus is located in Cheney, a community of 12,000 residents 16 miles southwest of Washington’s second largest city, Spokane. Eastern also offers programs in downtown Spokane at the innovative, energy-efficient Catalyst building, the SIERR building which is a hub for research, development and advancement of health sciences, and at Riverpoint, a campus shared with Washington State University. In addition, EWU programs can be found at select locations throughout the state, aligned with the needs of the community. Eastern contributes to the vitality of the region and the state through its wide array of bachelor’s and master’s degrees in over 100 fields of study, as well as applied doctorates in physical therapy and educational leadership, offering accessible pathways to career success and personal development to students of all socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.

Eastern Washington University has been recognized for its commitment to helping undergraduate students learn, grow and succeed by Colleges of Distinction, a nationally trusted resource guide for college-bound students. The honor recognizes Eastern as a ’24-’25 College of Distinction (CoD).

Money magazine recently named EWU as one of its Best Colleges in America 2024.

Tribal Land Acknowledgement

At Eastern Washington University, we are proud to recognize the land of the Spokane Tribe and other tribes that shared the land for fishing and trading. The Spokane Tribe, Coeur d’Alene Tribe, Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, the Kalispel Tribe, and the Nez Perce Tribe are integral to the cultural heritage and traditional ethnological knowledge of the land.

Native American heritage is woven into the fabric of our institution, enriching our community through tribal culture, historical teachings, and tribal language, and is embraced daily by students, staff, faculty, and the Eastern Washington community.

At EWU, we are committed to reflecting on and acknowledging the historical injustices of genocide and the forced removal of tribal peoples and all our relatives. EWU recognizes and honors tribal sovereignty and government to government relationships with tribes.

From here forward, EWU will remain committed to supporting, honoring, and recognizing the Native American community and the dynamic contributions that are shared with our university.

Job Summary:

We are currently seeking skilled and team-oriented applicants for the following position: Director of New Media. It is the responsibility of the Director of New Media to design, organize, implement, facilitate, oversee and evaluate all faces of Media Services needed for the EWU Athletic Department, which is a member of the NCAA Division I FCS as well as the Big Sky Conference.

EWU is committed to supporting and promoting a workforce that is welcoming to all and encourages applicants of all backgrounds to apply for this position.

The salary for this position is $41,572.08 up to $47,064, where the hired candidate will begin within this range is dependent on education, experience, and skills.

In addition to salary, the university offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and disability insurance and retirement. In addition, EWU offers generous vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays per year and fringe benefits, such as tuition waiver for employees and eligible family members, discounted EWU sports tickets, full access to our campus workout facilities at a minimum fee and free transportation through STA buses. For additional information regarding insurance benefits please see our Benefits page: https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/benefits-briefing/benefits/insurance/ Applications are open and accepted until recruitment is closed. Screening of applications will begin on Immediately. A three-day notice will be provided prior to closure of recruitment. All materials will be held in strictest confidence; references will not be contacted until candidates have been notified.

Eastern Washington University provides an inclusive, equitable, and transformative learning experience, driving the pursuit of knowledge with affordable academic excellence.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, sports marketing, visual communication or related field
Minimum of one (1) year of experience working in a field related to digital media services in intercollegiate athletics or commensurate experience.
Experience with photo/video editing software.
Experience working with a variety of media formats and multimedia files.
Demonstrate working knowledge and experience with digital video editing software (i.e., Final Cut Pro, Adobe After Effects, Photoshop, InDesign, etc.)
Working knowledge and experience with digital cameras and lighting setup for photo and video shoots. (Knowledge of white balance, focus, aperture, gain, aspect ratios, frame rate, audio levels, etc.)
Valid driver’s license.
Demonstrated ability to apply a culturally responsive and flexible approach that is supportive to the diverse needs, including universal accessibility, or our students, staff, faculty and the public.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s degree in a related field.
Two (2) years of experience with intercollegiate athletics working with digital media at the Division I level.
Experience with basic web design.

Job Duties:

MEDIA DEVELOPMENT- GRAPHIC DESIGN, PHOTO AND/OR VIDEO:

Creation of digital/print marketing materials for in-stadium, social media and signage, both on campus and large-scale billboards.
Direct and manage, strategically, the outsourcing of all video content production.
Ensure all game footage is properly archived.
Manage a team of student employees to assist in building the visual brand for EWU Athletics.

Percent of Time: 40

MEDIA DEVELOPMENT-ONLINE PLATFORMS:

Management of athletic department website GoEags.com, including updating sub-pages, video and images.
Direct and oversee the strategic direction of all social media activity for the EWU Athletic Department, including every department and team-owned social media account.
Serve as department’s point of contact for all recruiting initiatives.

Percent of Time: 35

MARKETING & STEWARDSHIP:

Assist in the creation, implementation, and evaluation of marketing plans for The Athletics Department.
Assist in the development of marketing concepts/ideas, writing scripts and producing commercials for the advance of athletics and Eastern Washington University as a whole.
Provide graphic design work for various marketing and student-athlete oriented materials, i.e. season tickets, buck slips, posters, forms, flyers, senior frames, hallway items.
Assist the Director of Marketing in the creation, implementation, and evaluation of marketing plans for the Athletics Department.

Percent of Time: 15

OTHER DUTIES:

Oversight and approval of all Athletics brand and apparel requests.
Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Percent of Time: 10

Conditions of Employment:

Travel may be required a minimum of twenty (20) nights per year for media coverage.

Applicants must be able to maintain a thorough knowledge of NCAA and institutional rules, regulations and policies particularly as they apply to media relations and off-campus entities.

This position, during the course of university employment will be involved in the receipt of, or accountability for, university funds or other items of value; as well as the unsupervised access with the developmentally disabled, vulnerable adults or children under the age of 16. The offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion and passing of a background check prior to beginning employment.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa currently. Sponsorship is not available for this position at this time.

All new employees must comply with EWU Immunization Policy 602-02 and provide proof of immunity or vaccination to MMR before beginning work at EWU. Waivers for the immunization requirements are available for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs.

This is an Administrative Exempt position and is covered by EWU Policy 406- 01, Exempt Employment:https://inside.ewu.edu/policies/knowledge-base/ewu-406-01-exempt-employment/After starting employment, employees will complete the required training via Canvas. The Office of Employee Belonging, Development, and Leadership will reach out to you concerning Workplace Belonging training.

Note: Interviews might be conducted via Zoom (camera must be enabled). If so, candidates must be able to demonstrate competence using Zoom and other technologies.

Salary Information:

$41,572.08 up to $47,064, where the hired candidate will begin within this range is dependent on education, experience, and skills.

Posting Date:

04/17/2026

Open Until Further Notice:

Screening to Begin:

Immediately

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Submit your application materials through our online applications portal provided below. If you are unable to submit through the applicant portal, please contact Human Resources Services at (509) 359-2381.

To apply, visit https://jobs.hr.ewu.edu/postings/14664

Director of New Media

Eastern Washington University

Cheney, WA, USA