Creative Director, Football

The University of Virginia is a highly competitive Division I program committed to academic and athletic excellence. The Department of Athletics at the University of Virginia is now accepting applications for the position of Creative Director, Football to support the Football program. The Creative Director, Football will plan and execute the social media campaign and create visual content for the Virginia football program.

The position will collaborate with the department to coordinate strategy, production, and execution of Virginia Football content.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan and execute social media and brand campaigns for Virginia Athletics with primary focus on the management of main football social channels (@UVAFootball). 

• Be a valuable resource for creative solutions and communications. in developing and executing social and digital strategy.

• Create visual content (photo, video, and design) for digital platforms including social media accounts for Virginia Athletics with primary focus on UVA Football.

• Assist with equipment management. Assist with organization of student assistant program.

• Lead football creative recruiting content with support from Directors of Creative Media and Strategy.

• Collaborates with Football Video.

• Coordinate VA Showcase annually.

• Set up, design, and execute photoshoots for prospective student-athletes (PSAs) for official and unofficial visits. 

• Edit pictures from the photoshoot and upload them to a cloud-based database for PSA to have access to the pictures.

• Serve as the primary editor for the creative content for the football program. 

• Attend all recruiting meetings, staff meetings, and content creative meetings with Athletic Department with the primary focus on football.

• Other duties assigned by the Head Coach and/or UVA Athletics Creative group.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Experience in creative software (Adobe After Effects, Premiere, Media Encoder, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.).

• Experience in operation of video cameras, photography, audio recording, and an understanding of college athletics.

• Proven ability to build relationships, collaborate, and work effectively with diverse constituents.

• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

• Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment.

• Ability to work non-standard hours and travel.

• Experience working in a fast-paced environment serving numerous constituents. 

• Experience developing a creative identity and robust social presence.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree

• Three years of relevant experience in video production, creative design, communications, technology and/or a related field.

Preferred Requirements

• 4-5 years of relevant experience in video production, creative design, communications, technology and/or a related field.

• Prior experience working with collegiate and/or professional football programs in a similar creative role.

• Prior experience in video directing, filming, and editing. 

• Prior experience in graphic design and creative content production.

• Experience with basic audio techniques used in on-camera interviews and in voiceover situations for post-production projects.

• Passion and understanding of current trends.

• Experience leading a team of creatives, establishing a vision and proper project management philosophy.

The selected candidate will pass a background check. This is a full-time position with UVa benefits. Employees benefits package highlights include:

• Moving and relocation reimbursement assistance.

• 22 days of paid time off, increasing with service; 13+ paid holidays each year, in addition to paid time off.

• Parental and Community Service Leave.

• Health plan with options to meet healthcare and financial needs available from day one.

• Retirement benefits.

• Tuition and professional development benefits after the first six months of employment.

• Employee wellness program featuring activities to earn up to $500/year.

Physical Demands

This is a job that requires some physical activity including walking, lifting, and carrying heavy equipment (up to 50 pounds), bending over, stooping, and climbing ladders or stairs to capture different photographic angles, and working in a variety of extreme weather conditions. Extensive use of desktop computers and some sedentary work required. Some travel may be required.

Application Process

Please do not submit application materials directly to staff of the Department of Athletics, as only applications received through this system will be accepted. Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile by searching ‘Find Jobs.’ Complete an application online with the following documents: 

• Resume

• Cover letter 

• Contact information for three references

Upload all materials into the resume submission field, multiple documents can be submitted into this one field. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission. Applications that do not contain all required documents will not receive full consideration.  For questions about the application process, please contact Michele Jarman, Academic Recruiter.

The University of Virginia, i ncluding the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff.  We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences.  We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.