StartupNWA is hiring : Director of Digital & Creative Services in Fayetteville

Overview

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Closing Date

10 / 02 / 2025

Type of Position

Multimedia and Design

Workstudy Position

No

Job Type

Fixed Duration of Project / Grant (Fixed Term)

Work Shift

Sponsorship Available

No

Institution Name

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

About the Institution

Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations. The campus is located in Fayetteville, a growing region with many Fortune 500 companies and a strong economy. Northwest Arkansas is quickly gaining a national reputation for arts and quality of life.

As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

Summary of Job Duties

The Director of Digital & Creative Services will lead and manage the entire Arkansas Creative department. The Creative department manages all aspects of the Arkansas Razorbacks Athletics brand, including photography, videography, graphic design, digital, and social media. The team executes creative strategies to drive engagement across sports programs, fan groups and partnerships. This position will also serve as the lead creative for the Arkansas Razorbacks’ nationally ranked men’s basketball program. As the lead creative for men’s basketball, the Director will manage all social media channels while working with the coaching staff to create content to showcase the program to fans and recruits. This position will manage the day-to-day digital strategy activities for the department and provide oversight to all social media contributors and accounts. The selected candidate will lead a team of content creators responsible for content and social media needs for all 19 sports teams including related recruiting support.

Responsible for setting the creative visual direction for the athletic department, establishing strategies for managing the online presence of social media networks, and establishing measurable goals. The Director will also assist in directing the strategy and implementing plans for growing the department’s owned media platforms, including the Razorbacks app and ArkansasRazorbacks.com. The role will work with the Senior Associate AD – Marketing & Business Development on identifying digital initiatives to aid revenue generation. Collaboration with Learfield (multimedia rights holder) to identify sponsorship sales opportunities on social and owned media platforms. Regular, reliable, non-disruptive attendance is essential, and the ability to maintain collegial working relationships is required.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications :

Bachelor's degree in marketing, sports management, journalism, communications or related field

Minimum of three years working experience in the sports digital media space

Experience directly running social media accounts for collegiate athletics or professional sports organization

Experience setting goals, strategy and direction for a social media account

Preferred Qualifications :

Master’s degree with emphasis in marketing, sports management, journalism, communications or related field

At least five years of experience working in the digital and social media sector

Experience working with men’s basketball or football staff at the collegiate or professional level

Experience working with multimedia rights holder(s) and creating sponsored content for various social mediums

Experience managing and leading a team of creatives for at least one year

Experience working in collegiate athletics at the Power 4 or professional sports level

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of social media analytical platforms

Knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud

Advanced organization and time management and project management skills

Strong leadership and team management skills

Strong copywriting skills

Organizational skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Creative thinking and problem-solving skills

Ability to work independently, set priorities and think critically

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Ability to work nights and weekends

Additional Information

This position is renewable annually based on continued need for the position, availability of funding, and satisfactory job performance.

Salary Information

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply

Cover Letter / Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Optional Documents

Proof of Veteran Status

Recruitment Contact Information

Jarred Witt, HR Coordinator - Athletics, jarredw@uark.edu

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site : uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com / UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Pre-employment Screening Requirements

Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry

The University of Arkansas is committed to a safe campus. Background checks may include criminal background, sex offender registry, and, for certain positions, financial history, Motor Vehicle Registry checks, and / or drug screening. A criminal conviction or arrest alone does not disqualify an applicant unless related to the position. All information is used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. The University is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination based on protected categories. Questions about Title IX may be directed to the Title IX Coordinator and the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Physical Activity

Constant : Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding

Frequent : Talking

Occasional : N / A

Benefits Eligible

Yes

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