Description

The Athletics Creative Content Graduate Assistant will play a vital role in supporting the digital content and storytelling efforts of the University of Central Missouri Athletics Department. This position provides an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in collegiate athletics creative services while pursuing a graduate degree. The successful candidate will assist in the creation of graphic design, photography, videography, and social media content, while helping to enhance the visibility, engagement, and brand identity of UCM Athletics.

Examples of Duties

Duties Include:

• Create and produce graphic design, photography, and video content to support athletic teams and departmental initiatives.
• Assist with the planning, capture, and distribution of content for social media platforms and digital channels.
• Provide game day content coverage, including photography, videography, and in-game social media coverage.
• Edit and deliver creative assets that align with University of Central Missouri Athletics branding standards.
• Collaborate with athletics communications, marketing, and coaching staffs to promote student-athletes, teams, and special events.
• Assist with the development of promotional materials and sales collateral.
• Organize and maintain digital media archives and creative assets.
• Support special projects and other duties as assigned by the athletic department.

Typical Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree Required
• Currently admitted to a UCM graduate degree program
• 3.0 or higher graduate level GPA if previous graduate level courses have been taken
• 2.7 or higher undergraduate level GPA if no previous graduate level courses have been taken
• A marketing or digital media related major is preferred

Experience:

• Prior experience in athletics creative (collegiate or professional level preferred).
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends in accordance with athletic event schedules.
• Experience with photography and videography.
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator).
• Knowledge of social media marketing and engagement strategies.