Director of Social Media, Women’s Basketball / Media Specialist II (T0001)

Job Description
Athletics is seeking a Director of Social Media, Women’s Basketball / Media Specialist II (T0001). The chosen candidate will be responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive content and video production strategy for all aspects of women’s basketball. This role involves creating dynamic and engaging content to promote the Longwood women’s basketball team brand. The candidate will oversee and provide strategic direction for videography and graphic design projects, including features, interviews, and the team’s social media accounts. They will produce creative content across video production, photography, graphic design, social media, and publications.

Location
This position is located in Farmville, Virginia, and is required to work in person on Longwood University’s campus.

Visa Sponsorship
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

Manage the digital content strategy for the women’s basketball team

Plan, create, and implement the social and digital strategy for the team

Create social content, including videos, hype videos, interviews, graphics, and photography

Collaborate with marketing, communications, ticketing, and advancement to execute strategies to create unique promotional content for women’s basketball and student-athletes

Develop, create, and distribute creative content

Oversee all social media communication strategies through creation and implementation across all platforms

Initiate and coordinate television, radio, digital, and print media for important events and announcements

Work directly and collaboratively with the Longwood University Office of Marketing and Communications Manager and recruit communications staff, including student employees

Serve as a liaison to the Big South Conference where appropriate

Other duties as assigned

Additional Information
This is a part-time, temporary wage, non-exempt position in pay band 3. Hours will be limited to an average of 29 hours per week and 1,500 hours maximum per work year. Commonwealth of Virginia benefits do not accompany this position. A successful fingerprint-based criminal background investigation is required. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

Equal Employment Opportunity
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Longwood University will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodations to applicants in order to provide access to the application and/or interview process. You are not required to note the presence of a disability on your application. If, however, you require accommodations in the application and/or interview process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 434-395-2074 or humres@longwood.edu .

Per CFR: Title 34, the Title IX Coordinator’s contact information can be located through this link http://www.longwood.edu/titleix/ .

A diversified workforce is an important part of our strategic plan. EOE/AA

Application Instructions
Review of applications will begin immediately. Position will be posted a minimum of five business days, position posted 7/8/2026. To apply for this position, qualified applicants must complete the online application and attach a résumé, cover letter, and/or other documents.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Communications/Digital Media preferred

Ability to work nights and weekends

Experience working in creative and / or digital media

Knowledge of the Abode suite applications (photoshop, premiere)

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