Vanderbilt University is hiring: Content Creator (Athletics) in Nashville

Overview

Content Creator (Athletics) role at Vanderbilt University. The Content Creator, Athletics is part of the Athletics Communications Team within the Communications and Marketing team and is responsible for capturing and producing high-quality, versatile content that elevates the Vanderbilt brand and showcases our athletics programs. This role collaborates closely with team members and stakeholders to ensure effective content capture, distribution, and alignment with broader organizational goals and strategies. It focuses on adaptability and innovation to enhance storytelling and engagement across multiple platforms. This position works closely with the Senior Graphics Designer, Senior Lead of Social Media, and other internal and external partners. Reporting directly to the Visual Media Manager, Athletics this position does not have supervisory responsibility. This role requires frequent work during nights and weekends as well as some holidays and may require in-person reporting on the Vanderbilt University campus as needed by the Visual Media Manager, Athletics.

The Communications and Marketing team at Vanderbilt is a dynamic and collaborative group that serves as the institution-wide center of excellence for communications and marketing, developing strategies that inform, engage and inspire participation in Vanderbilt University’s global academic and research mission. The division acts as a strategic adviser and partner for other divisions, providing plans and analysis on messaging opportunities and constraints. The team seeks innovative solutions to deliver results at scale to advance the university’s mission, values and priorities.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Capture and produce versatile, high-quality content including photography and videography that aligns with the brand and team objectives.
• Collaborate with team members to facilitate effective content capture and distribution to student-athletes, coaches, and staff.
• Assist in managing the creative workflow, including organizing and leading photo and video shoots.
• Maintain a foundational understanding of social media operations to aid in content alignment and strategy development.
• Monitor and report on the performance and engagement of created content, making data-driven recommendations for strategy adjustments.
• Adapt to new technologies and methods for content creation as the field evolves.
• Provide timely responses and communications across team members, coaches, and stakeholders.
• Manage multiple, complex projects with quick turnarounds and long lead times.
• Adhere to confidentiality and business ethics, demonstrating sound judgment and discretion.
• Work outside regular business hours as needed to meet deadlines.
• Travel is required (>20%).
• Provide overall support for department priorities and perform other relevant duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, marketing or related field is preferred; experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• At least 2-4 years of experience in communications, content creation, marketing, social media management or related field, with a track record of success in online communications.
• Experience working with collegiate or professional athletics is necessary.
• Strong skills in videography and photography.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite for photo and video editing is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with Sony equipment is strongly preferred.
• Basic understanding of social media operations, including content creation, publishing, and data reporting, is preferred (day-to-day social media management not required).
• Exceptional flexibility and adaptability in rapidly changing environments.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented setting.
• Proven project management skills, particularly in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• A keen understanding of current trends in content creation and social media is preferred.
• Willingness to pivot strategies and tasks to meet evolving team goals.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

Industries

• Higher Education