Multimedia Specialist III (Athletics)

Position Highlights

The Athletics Department is dedicated to excellence in collegiate sports, building a modern model of intercollegiate athletics fostering integrity, innovation, and student-athlete success.

The Multimedia Specialist III will develop and maintain projects for Arizona Athletics seeking to engage the fan base for all sports. This position will coordinate the Athletic Department's communication efforts to create a competitive advantage and oversee digital communication and the dissemination of communication plans to all stakeholders.

This position requires the ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends, and travel.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and manage engaging content for main Arizona Athletics accounts and various other social media accounts and track on emerging media (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok).
• Create, develop, and review social media posts for Arizona Athletics, create media content for various platforms, and follow and track if post is received by customer base.
• Create and implement social media strategies to promote Arizona Athletic programs, events, and achievements. Create social media content schedules. Develop processes to establish timelines and coordinate social media efforts across the department.
• Monitor and engage with fans, alumni, and the Arizona/Tucson community on social media. Reply to fans who post comments on various social media platforms, engaging with them in a message or by creating more content on these platforms.
• Track social media metrics and analyze performance to refine strategies and report on outcomes. Report results to leadership. Develop new engagement opportunities to increase metrics.
• Ensure all social media content aligns with the Arizona Athletics brand and portrays the culture of the department. Follow all marketing and branding guidelines, ensure all official posts meet and exceed guidelines from campus and the conference.
• Plan and execute social media campaigns, including promotions, events, games, and more. Plan social media campaigns that create fan engagement in all sports, and campaigns that connect one or more sports at a time. Work with other units in the department to ensure communication is presented and seeks fan engagement.
• Work with coaches, athletes, and other departments to gather content and promote initiatives that align with department goals. Develop new content, stay on top of key content and trends on social media platforms.
• Stay updated on social media trends and platform changes to keep content fresh and relevant for Arizona Athletics followers. Familiarity of social media influencers, current trends, and new apps that market Arizona Athletics.
• Manage team of student interns with scheduling, office hours, and projects.
• Budget accountability.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of field production equipment including, but not limited to, cinema-style and DSLR cameras, lighting, and audio.
• Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, including Adobe Premiere and Adobe After Effects.
• Ability to be self-motivated, detail-oriented, and well-organized.
• Strong verbal, and organizational skills with the ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to work successfully as part of a team as well as independently.
• Ability to multi-task with frequent interruptions.
• Knowledge of position related NCAA and Big-12 rules and compliance.
• Ability to demonstrate strong organizational skills, including planning, establishing priorities, and successfully managing multiple projects.
• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all organizational levels, and project a positive, professional attitude.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Must have a valid driver's license and ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with video production and editing equipment.
• Experience using social media platforms for content promotion and audience engagement.
• Experience shooting live athletic events.
• Experience creating digital and social media content.

Job Details

FLSA: Exempt

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week: 40 + nights and weekends

Job FTE: 1.0

Work Calendar: Fiscal

Job Category: Communication and Marketing

Benefits Eligible: Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay: DOE

Compensation Type: salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Grade: 8

Career Stream and Level: PC3

Job Family: Multimedia

Job Function: Communications & Marketing