Sports Marketing Creative Specialist

Position Summary
The Athletics Department at Saint John’s University invites applications for a full‑time (1.0 FTE), benefit eligible position of Sports Marketing Creative Specialist.

The Athletic Communications Specialist is responsible for developing, managing, and executing the visual storytelling, digital content, and sports marketing initiatives for Saint John’s University (SJU) Athletics. The role creates engaging multimedia content that enhances the visibility of SJU Athletics across digital, print, and event platforms while ensuring brand consistency. Responsibilities include overseeing athletic venue digital displays, supporting game‑day production and operations, supervising student employees, and collaborating with coaches, athletic communications, institutional advancement, and campus partners.

Why Join Us?
Join a committed team dedicated to safety, community, and service in a supportive and values‑driven work environment.

Benefits

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

18 Paid Holidays Annually

Generous Vacation and Sick Leave

Life and Long‑Term Disability Insurance

Tuition Remission for Eligible Dependents

Employer Contributions to a Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program with access to free or discounted counseling, legal guidance, financial coaching, and more

Institutional Inclusion Visioning Statement
The College of Saint Benedict (CSB) and Saint John’s University (SJU) believe that an excellent liberal arts education requires an understanding and appreciation of cultural difference and that everyone deserves to feel safe and morally valued. To that end, we will challenge our own practices and systems, incorporating our commitment to an inclusive environment into all decision‑making processes. We dedicate ourselves to cultivating an equitable, inclusive community founded on respect for all persons.

Responsibilities

Develop, execute, and manage visual storytelling, digital content, and sports marketing media for Saint John’s University athletics.

Partner with designers, writers, and digital‑marketing colleagues to create and execute athletics content across platforms and channels—email, web, social, print, fundraising solicitations, environmental graphics, and signage.

Work closely with the Sports Marketing team to ensure timely creation and execution of creative content supporting sponsorships, promotions, and marketing initiatives.

Staff home intercollegiate athletic events; supervise student employees; coordinate management of visual advertisements and branding for home athletic events, assist with live video streams, troubleshoot as needed, and support game setup and teardown.

Lead, train, and supervise a team of student employees; ensure their understanding and execution of CSB+SJU brand voice and visual identities.

Collaborate with athletic communications, institutional advancement, coaches, and other campus partners.

Serve as manager of all SJU athletic digital boards and develop a “run of show” that meets advertisement and sponsor needs and enhances the student‑athlete experience.

Understand and follow best practices and trends in media relations, content creation, copywriting, digital marketing, and branding.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree in marketing, sports management, digital media, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

One or more years of experience in marketing or digital media.

Experience in graphic design, photography, videography, and social media content creation.

Cross‑channel expertise that includes websites, email, print, and social media.

Highly creative and strategic; collaborative in ideation and feedback.

Strong presentation and interpersonal communication skills.

Proficient with Adobe Creative Suite or equivalent.

Strong understanding of social media platforms, analytics, and digital marketing.

Availability to work nights and weekends as required to support events.

Physical Requirements

Requires working at a computer for extended periods, including typing, reading, and using various software programs essential for the role.

Ability to stand, walk, or move around athletic facilities and fields for extended periods.

Ability to perform duties in both indoor and outdoor environments, including during inclement weather.

Travel Requirements

Occasional travel between the campuses of the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University.

Occasional regional travel to attend athletic events, meetings, and other university‑related activities.

To Apply
Applications are accepted online by clicking on “Apply.” Candidates are asked to complete the application form and submit a cover letter and resume. If you require an accommodation to participate in the SJU hiring process, please contact Human Resources at (320) 363‑5500 or employment@csbsju.edu.

It is the policy of SJU to conduct a pre‑employment background check. An offer of employment is contingent upon a successful background check. Saint John’s University also utilizes E‑Verify as part of its onboarding process to confirm work authorization.

Saint John’s University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. The College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University are affirmative action/equal opportunity employers.

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