Assistant Director of Creative Media / Football

Job Description
The Assistant Director of Creative Media / Football will collaborate in the creation of unique content and branding for the Virginia Tech Football program. This role partners in creating high‑impact recruiting visuals and dynamic social media content designed to engage prospective student‑athletes and elevate the Virginia Tech Football brand. Collaborating closely with the Director and Senior Director of Football Creative Media, the Assistant Director helps execute a strategic communication plan that enhances recruiting efforts and strengthens the Football program’s digital presence. The candidate will demonstrate appropriate knowledge of NCAA rules & regulations pertaining to recruiting & social media, supervise & train creative media student interns, and report to the Sr. Director of Creative Media / Football.

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree with experience at a NCAA Division I institution or a master’s degree.

Experience with Adobe products including Photoshop and Illustrator.

Previous experience working directly in a recruiting department and managing the day‑to‑day creative materials.

Experience organizing and executing photo shoots for prospective student athletes.

Functional knowledge of NCAA compliance relative to recruiting materials.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience photographing and/or filming football practices, games, and other events and producing videos through Adobe Premiere Pro and content through Adobe Lightroom.

Experience in a NCAA Division I football program.

Supervisory experience overseeing interns, students, and volunteers with creating recruiting graphics, videos, and creative materials.

Pay Band
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Overtime Status
Exempt: Not eligible for overtime

Appointment Type
Restricted

Salary Information
Commensurate with experience.

Hours per Week
40+. Nights and weekends as needed.

Review Date
3/18/26

Equal Employment Opportunity
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.

Accommodation
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Stuart Cochran at stuart@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.

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