Assistant Director, Creative Content
Seattle University
FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Months Per Year: 12
Hours Per Week: 37.5
Employment Status: Full-Time
Work Model: On-site
Seattle University Overview
Seattle University will be one of the most innovative and progressive Jesuit and Catholic universities in the world, educating with excellence at the undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels. We embrace an intersectional framework for defining diversity in its broadest sense, including differences in gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, generational history, culture, socioeconomic class, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status, political perspectives, geographic origin and physical ability. Seattle University strives to be a welcoming, open and safe campus climate for all who learn, live and work at Seattle University.
Core Competencies
- Effective Team Collaboration: Works harmoniously with others toward a common goal.
- Emotionally Intelligent Communication: Engages in a skillful exchange of information, thoughts, and feelings.
- Ethics and Integrity: Demonstrates an unwavering commitment to honesty and professionalism.
- Flexibility and Innovation: Embraces change, approaches problems with curiosity and adaptability.
- Mindful Inclusion: Fosters mindful inclusion by consciously creating a workplace that celebrates differences.
- Outcomes-Driven Orientation: Sets clear objectives, pursues excellence, and delivers measurable outcomes.
Position Description
Under the direction of the Associate Athletic Director for Strategic Communications, the Assistant Director of Creative Content will shape and execute the visual storytelling strategy for Seattle University Athletics. This position produces high-impact multimedia content (video, photography, and graphics) that enhances the Redhawk brand, drives fan engagement, and supports recruiting efforts across all sport programs—with a primary emphasis on men’s and women’s basketball. Working collaboratively with strategic communications, marketing, and external relations teams, the role maintains a cohesive creative identity while delivering innovative, platform-specific content that elevates Seattle U Athletics on local and national levels.
Primary Responsibilities
Creative Content Development & Storytelling
- Plan, produce, and edit high-quality video, photo, and graphic content for digital, social, and recruiting platforms. Lead the full creative process from concept development and storyboarding through capture and post-production.
- Develop compelling narratives that highlight student athletes, coaches, and programs while reinforcing the Seattle U Athletics brand.
- Ensure all creative outputs align with departmental brand standards, voice, and visual identity.
- Serve as the primary creative content lead for men's and women's basketball, including practices, games, recruiting activities, and special events.
- Provide creative support for official and unofficial recruiting visits, including personalized content for prospective student athletes.
- Maintain and refresh recruiting materials to reflect current roster, achievements, and program direction. Extend support to all other sport programs through strategic content creation and collaboration.
Social Media & Digital Strategy
- Assist in planning, creating, and publishing content across all Seattle U Athletics social media channels.
- Develop content strategies that enhance engagement, grow audiences, and position Seattle U as a leader in creative storytelling.
- Collaborate with communications and marketing staff to align messaging and maximize reach across platforms.
- Stay current on social media trends, emerging platforms, and best practices to continuously innovate content.
Gameday & Event Coverage
- Serve as the primary photographer/videographer for men's and women's basketball and select special events.
- Capture real-time content for in-game social media use and post-game storytelling.
- Produce feature content for special events, donor engagement, and departmental initiatives.
Creative Operations & Collaboration
- Work closely with internal teams (marketing, communications, video production) to execute integrated campaigns.
- Maintain organized workflows, content libraries, and production schedules.
- Manage and maintain creative equipment, ensuring proper usage and upkeep.
- Contribute to creative planning meetings and assist in developing long-term content calendars.
Analytics & Innovation
- Monitor content performance and social media analytics to inform strategy and optimize future content.
- Utilize data-driven insights to refine storytelling approaches and improve engagement.
- Continuously explore new creative techniques, technologies, and storytelling formats.
Student Athlete & Brand Promotion
- Create content that enhances student athlete visibility, supports NIL opportunities, and promotes the overall student athlete experience.
- Identify and amplify key storytelling moments across teams and throughout the academic year.
Leadership & Management
- Supervise and schedule student worker support creative staff.
Compliance
- Ensure all content and activities comply with Seattle University, conference, and NCAA rules and regulations.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, communications, multimedia production, or a related field.
- 2+ years of experience in creative content production, preferably within collegiate athletics, sports, or a related field.
- Demonstrated proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Lightroom, etc.).
- Experience with photography, videography, lighting, and audio production.
- Strong understanding of social media platforms and digital content trends.
- Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and collaboration skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with Division I athletics programs, particularly basketball.
- Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations related to recruiting and student athlete promotion.
- Experience developing recruiting-focused creative content.
- Familiarity with social media analytics tools and content management systems.
- Experience mentoring or supervising student interns or part-time staff.
Key Competencies
- Creative storyteller with a strong visual eye and attention to detail.
- Strategic thinker who translates ideas into engaging content.
- Highly organized and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.
- Collaborative and team-oriented mindset.
- Innovative and proactive in identifying new opportunities to elevate the brand.
Application Instructions
Please attach a cover letter with your resume when applying. Job postings are open until filled, unless otherwise specified.
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Compensation At a Glance
- Salary Range: $50,000 - $54,000
Benefits At a Glance
Seattle University offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance; life and disability coverage; retirement contributions; tuition benefits for employees and dependents; a subsidized transportation benefit; a wellness program; and paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave. For more information, visit the benefits website.
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