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Position Title Director of Football Creative Media

Location Boone, North Carolina

Faculty Rank No

Provide Rank N/A

Position Number 022291

Department Football - 120050

Position Summary Information

Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Communication, Videography/Photography/Graphic Design, or a related field, or equivalency 2-3 years of experience with graphic design and sports photography 2-3 years of experience shooting sports with mirrorless and/or DSLR cameras Experience with lighting, video editing software, and Adobe Creative Suite Proficiency with technology and social media License/Certification Required

Preferred Qualifications Experience working with a college football program Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Senior Associate AD for Strategic Communications with shared oversight by Football Recruiting Staff, the Director of Football Creative Media will be responsible for the graphic design, photography and producing and editing of highly creative videos that highlight the App State football program and its student-athletes, engage recruits and fans, and tell the story of App State Football to a variety of audiences.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Support App State Football efforts to build brand affinity for Mountaineer Football, to increase and enhance the strategic initiatives established by the external units. Create high-level graphics and oversee student graphic designers in the creation of motion and still graphics for use on social platforms, recruiting, and other areas. Oversee photography for recruit shoots, workouts, practices, home and away games, etc. Shoot, produce, and edit highly creative videos for the App State football program, at the direction of the Football Recruiting Staff, Associate AD for Football Operations, Senior Associate AD for Strategic Communications, football coaches, and staff. Create videos that highlight App State football's tradition, culture, setting, fans, facilities, student-athletes, uniforms, game day atmosphere, etc. Create graphics, photos, and videos for publication on at least the following platforms: Instagram, Facebook, X, and YouTube. Assist with creative needs for on-campus recruiting events, producing high-level content in a timely fashion. Maintain a creative calendar to assist with production timelines and scheduling. Member of the App State Football Content Team that strategizes and executes creative content for the program. Work closely with the Marketing, Strategic Communications, Sports Productions, and associated external units on creative concepts and strategies. Adhere to guidance from the Senior Associate AD for Strategic Communications, Director of Sports Productions, and Director of Creative Services on appropriate use and enhancement of the App State visual brand. Other duties as assigned Type of Position Full Time Position

Staff/Non-Faculty Staff/Non-Faculty

VISA Sponsorship? VISA sponsorship is not available for this position. All candidates must be eligible to work and live in the U.S.

Appointment Type 1.0

Work Schedule/Hours mon-Fri, 8:00-5:00 pm except when traveling. Evening, weekend and holiday work is required

Number of Hours Per Week 40+

Number of Months Per Year 12

Mandatory Staff No

Suggested Salary Range $45,000 - $50,000

Physical Demands of Position

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Posting Details Information

Posting Date 06/19/2025

Closing Date 10/12/2025

Open Until Filled No

Evaluation of Applications Begins 10/06/2025

Proposed Date of Hire

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please attach the required documents: Cover Letter Resume List of 3 professional references

Search Chair Name Brittney Whiteside

Search Chair Email whitesidebc@appstate.edu

Quick Link https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/51454

Posting Number 201501681P