Director-Social Media & Digital Services - Athletics
Full Time
Cheney, WA 99004
Posted
Job description
Posting Details
Posting Details
Position Title
Director-Social Media & Digital Services - Athletics
Posting Number
2022062EP
Position Information
Classification Title
Dir-New Media Athletics
Working Title
Director-Social Media & Digital Services - Athletics
Classification Code
1082
RCW Exemption Criteria
15 - Graphics Arts/Publications
EWU Position Number
E99761
CUPA Code
No Match
FLSA
Exempt - Professional
Bargaining Unit
% Full Time
100
Salary / Wage Range
AE - 102
Salary Information
Maximum salary that can be offered – $42,000
Anticipated Start Date
Position is available now.
Term of Appointment
12
Location
Cheney, WA
County
Spokane
Project Description
Project Duration
Background Check
Yes - Both
Responsible HR User
Vara Lyn Conrath
Responsible HR User Email address
vconrath@ewu.edu
Posting Text
Job Summary
- Eastern Washington University is currently seeking a Creative Director. It is the responsibility of the Creative Director 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.
- The candidate selected for this position will be rewarded with competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package which includes highly subsidized health/dental plans, retirement plan with 100% university match, generous paid vacation and sick leave, 12 paid holidays, tuition waiver benefit and more.
About Eastern Washington University
Eastern Washington University is a regional, comprehensive public university located in Cheney and Spokane, Washington, with programs offered throughout the state and online with an enrollment of over 12,000 students. Eastern is one of six state-funded four-year institutions of higher education in Washington reporting to its own Board of Trustees.
Eastern’s 300-acre main campus is located in Cheney, a community of 11,000 residents 16 miles southwest of the state’s second largest city, Spokane. Eastern also offers programs in downtown Spokane at the Brand new Catalyst building and on the Riverpoint Campus which is shared with Washington State University. Eastern also offers program throughout the state based on the needs of the community. Eastern offers an array of bachelor’s and master’s degrees and one applied doctorate in physical therapy. EWU offers 135 fields of study, 9 master’s degrees, 12 graduate certificates, 39 graduate programs, 1 educational specialist degree, and 1 applied doctorate to more than 10,000 enrolled students.
Tribal Land Acknowledgement
Eastern Washington University resides within the traditional homelands of the Spokane People and other tribes who are connected through their shared history of this region. This land holds their cultural DNA and it is their Ancestors who are here and bring forth the knowledge of this place—the knowledge that comes from the land.
Eastern’s 300-acre main campus is located in Cheney, a community of 11,000 residents 16 miles southwest of the state’s second largest city, Spokane. Eastern also offers programs in downtown Spokane at the Brand new Catalyst building and on the Riverpoint Campus which is shared with Washington State University. Eastern also offers program throughout the state based on the needs of the community. Eastern offers an array of bachelor’s and master’s degrees and one applied doctorate in physical therapy. EWU offers 135 fields of study, 9 master’s degrees, 12 graduate certificates, 39 graduate programs, 1 educational specialist degree, and 1 applied doctorate to more than 10,000 enrolled students.
Tribal Land Acknowledgement
Eastern Washington University resides within the traditional homelands of the Spokane People and other tribes who are connected through their shared history of this region. This land holds their cultural DNA and it is their Ancestors who are here and bring forth the knowledge of this place—the knowledge that comes from the land.
Diversity Statement
EWU does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, age, marital status, families with children, protected veteran or military status, HIV or hepatitis C, status as a mother breastfeeding her child, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, as provided for and to the extent required by state and federal laws.
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.
- All new employees must comply with EWU immunization Policy 602-02 and provide proof of immunity or vaccination to MMR and proof they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before beginning work at EWU. Waivers for the immunization requirements are available for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs.
- COVID-19 Vaccination and Exemption Information link: https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/
- Upon hire, you must complete required DEI, Hazing, and Harassment and Title IX training. You can access the online training at https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/training/orientation/or complete the training in person or via Zoom.
Physical Demands
Pre-Placement Physical
No
Hearing Test
No
Medical Monitoring Post Hire
No
Protective Equipment
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in sports marketing, radio/television production, sports broadcasting, internet broadcasting, or related field
- Minimum of one (2) years of experience working in a field related to digital media services in intercollegiate athletics.
- Minimum (1) 1 year of experience with intercollegiate athletics working with digital media at the Division I level.
- 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, Dreamweaver, Live Type, Soundtrack, iDVD, etc.)
- Working knowledge and experience with digital camcorders (white balance, focus, aperture, gain, aspect rations, fram 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.
- Knowledge of the logistics of a live broadcast production.
- Knowledge of graphic design and/or video editing.
- Knowledge of basic web design.
- Tricaster or Live Production experience.
Other Skills and Abilities
Work Schedule Type
Work Schedule
Typically Monday – Friday, but will need to work some nights and weekends depending on department needs.
Posting Date
12/07/2022
Open Until Further Notice
No
Closing Date
12/14/2022
Screening to Begin
12/15/2022
Special Instructions to Applicants
It is strongly recommended that you print a copy of these instructions and the position posting
before you begin to complete the online application, as the instructions will not be viewable once you begin the application process.
- Attach a detailed cover letter in which you explain how you meet each of the required qualifications [and preferred qualifications, if applicable]. It is preferred that you provide that information in a bulleted list or within a table within your cover letter.
- Attach a chronological resume including work history and major duties, education, and any specialized training or skills related to the position. Please list at least 3 professional references including: names, titles, organization name, phone numbers, email addresses, and connection to you (these can be identical to the references listed on the application).
- Complete the online application form and respond to the online questions, if applicable.
- Diversity Response – As an equal opportunity employer with a multicultural staff and student population, we are interested in how your qualifications prepare you to work with diverse faculty, staff, and student populations representing various cultures and backgrounds that may be different from your own. You will be asked to attach a diversity response as part of the online application process: Please describe how you will apply an approach that is supportive to the diverse needs, including universal access, of our students, faculty, staff, and the public.
Application Types Accepted
Application
Job Duties
% of Time
40
Responsibility / Duty
MEDIA
DEVELOPMENT
-
VIDEO:
- Assist in the oversight of ESPN+ production for football, volleyball, women’s soccer, men’s basketball and women’s basketball.
- Direct and manage, strategically, the outsourcing of all video content production.
- Ensure all game footage is properly archived.
Essential Function Indicator
Yes
% of Time
35
Responsibility / Duty
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.
Essential Function Indicator
Yes
% of Time
15
Responsibility / Duty
MARKETING
&
STEWARDSHIP
:
- Assist in the creation, implementation, and evaluation of marketing plans for Football, Men’s & Women’s Basketball & Volleyball.
- Assist in the development of marketing concepts/ideas, writing scripts and producing commercials for the advance of Eastern Washington University athletics and the 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.
Essential Function Indicator
Yes
% of Time
10
Responsibility / Duty
OTHER
DUTIES:
- Make needed strides in gender equity by increasing the coverage and awareness of women’s and underrepresented sports.
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Essential Function Indicator
Yes
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