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Job Description

The University of Missouri Athletics Department is seeking a dynamic and innovative Creative Content Specialists for a newly formed, cutting-edge multimedia content team dedicated to enhancing Mizzou Athletics’ digital presence. This team will serve three primary purposes:

• Developing high-impact digital content to promote Mizzou Athletics through storytelling, marketing, fundraising, and major department initiatives.
• Assisting with production of digital advertising content in partnership with Mizzou Sports Properties to support corporate sponsors and elevate their association with Mizzou Athletics.
• Ensuring Mizzou Athletics remains on the forefront of the changing landscape of college athletics and is able to be nimble and flexible as content needs evolve.
  
  

Hiring Department

Intercollegiate Athletics

Job Description

The University of Missouri Athletics Department is seeking a dynamic and innovative Creative Content Specialists for a newly formed, cutting-edge multimedia content team dedicated to enhancing Mizzou Athletics’ digital presence. This team will serve three primary purposes:

• Developing high-impact digital content to promote Mizzou Athletics through storytelling, marketing, fundraising, and major department initiatives.
• Assisting with production of digital advertising content in partnership with Mizzou Sports Properties to support corporate sponsors and elevate their association with Mizzou Athletics.
• Ensuring Mizzou Athletics remains on the forefront of the changing landscape of college athletics and is able to be nimble and flexible as content needs evolve.
  
  

These specialists will report directly to the Creative Director and collaborate with various internal and external stakeholders to elevate Mizzou Athletics’ digital presence.

Key Responsibilities

Developing compelling visual content (video, graphics and/or motion graphics, depending on skillset and specialty) tailored for marketing, sponsorship, and additional campaigns in alignment with Mizzou’s brand identity.

Capturing, creating and editing high-quality dynamic content for digital and social media platforms.

Producing engaging digital content that highlights the impact of Mizzou Athletics, its partners, and its student-athletes.

Working closely with the Creative Director, marketing team, corporate sponsorship unit, and student-athletes to execute content strategies.

Staying up to date with emerging digital media trends and industry best practices to ensure Mizzou remains at the forefront of digital storytelling.

Optimizing content for social media, digital advertising, and Mizzou Athletics platforms to maximize audience engagement.

Shift

Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm; Nights, Weekends, and Travel as required.

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 2 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working directly with a college or professional sports creative department is preferred.

Anticipated Hiring Range

Salary Range: $53,000 - $60,000

Grade: GGS 9e

University Title: STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS CONSULTANT

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Community Information

Columbia offers small-town friendliness with big city features and a high quality of life for people of all ages and interests. Founded on education and known as an ideal college town, its location also makes it an attractive spot for businesses and travelers. Located on Interstate 70 and U.S. Highway 63, Columbia is right in the middle of the state and the nation. Just a couple hours’ drive from St. Louis and Kansas City, Columbia is Boone County’s largest population center offering big-city culture, activities, and resources with a low cost of living. Columbia is home to a variety of restaurants and entertainment venues and hosts more than a dozen festivals each year. If you want to grow your career, continue your education, raise a family, and retire, Columbia is a good place to be!

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Public Relations, Writing/Editing, and Marketing

• Industries

  Higher Education and Research Services

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