Inside Higher Ed is hiring: Assistant Director of Creative Services in Amherst

Assistant Director of Creative Services (Athletics) Position Type: Staff – Full Time | Department: Athletics | University: University of Massachusetts Amherst | Location: UMass Amherst, MA | Salary Level: 26 | Union: PSU | Application Close: Jan 23, 2026 (Eastern Standard Time) Job Summary The Assistant Director of Creative Services works as part of the Creative Services Team to create engaging photo and video content for Massachusetts Athletics. Primary focus on football, men’s basketball, women’s basketball, and ice hockey to support attendance and revenue generation. Essential Functions Collaborate with creative, communications, and marketing teams to shoot and edit engaging photo and video content for selected sports teams. Assist the Associate Athletics Director of Creative Services and Digital Strategy in ideation, creative direction, and production of social media and other digital content across multiple platforms. Develop and implement social media content strategies, guidelines, and campaigns. Lead creative vision, storyboarding, and production planning for multimedia features that showcase Massachusetts Athletics. Coordinate visual storytelling for major initiatives, events, and campaigns. Track platform analytics and recommend content engagement and growth strategies. Oversee pre‑production, scheduling, equipment management, filming, post‑production, and archiving of athletic team video content. Film gameday footage, practice sessions, student‑athlete features, and other projects; produce highlight videos. Hire, train, mentor, and manage creative content team interns. Research best practices to keep content strategy aligned with audience trends. Other Functions Perform other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Design, Sports Management, or related field and at least 1 year of relevant experience. Proficient with Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, Lightroom, Photoshop). Strong knowledge of photography and videography. Portfolio demonstrating a variety of photo and video work. Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Independent self‑manager of project flow. Team player and collaborator across diverse groups. Detail‑oriented, proactive, energetic, curious, creative, and problem‑solving mindset. Preferred Qualifications Strong understanding of sports. Proficiency in graphic design (Photoshop) and motion graphics. Physical Demands Typical office environment. Extended periods of sitting, standing, and repetitive movements; may require lifting or carrying video equipment. Work Schedule Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week. May require evenings and weekends. Salary Information Level 26 – PSU Hiring Ranges. Application Instructions Along with your application, submit a résumé. References will be checked during the finalist stage, and you should be ready to provide contact information for three professional references. Legal Notices The University of Massachusetts Amherst welcomes all qualified applicants and complies with all state and federal anti-discrimination laws. Posting Dates Advertised: Oct 20 2025 (EDT) – Applications close: Jan 23 2026 (EST) #J-18808-Ljbffr