Assistant Director of Creative Media / Football

The Virginia Tech Department of Athletics embraces the core value of diverse and inclusive communities and respects the educational benefits of diverse ideas, peoples, and cultures in order to contribute to the equitable inclusion and just engagement of the world’s communities. Guided by our motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), the Virginia Tech Department of Athletics is committed to fostering a culture that accepts, affirms, and values all individuals and their unique contributions to the department, university, and broader community. We are committed to attracting and retaining student-athletes, coaches, and staff from diverse backgrounds while also fostering an inclusive educational and work environment free from any discrimination based on age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

The Assistant Director of Creative Media / Football will take part in the creation of unique content and branding for the Virginia Tech football program. This includes designing and generating recruiting visuals and personalized graphics/videos for specific prospective football student athletes. Will work with the Director of Creative Media / Football to conceptualize and implement a strategic communication plan for prospective football student athletes. Will help organize and plan photoshoots for prospective athletes. Will demonstrate appropriate knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations pertaining to equipment. This position reports directly to the Director of Creative Media / Football.

Master's degree and/or bachelor's degree with experience at a Division I FBS or FCS institution.
Experience with the Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere, After Effects, etc).
Previous experience working directly in a college recruiting department and managing the day to day creation of creative materials.
Experience organizing and executing photoshoots for prospective student athletes.
Experience in photography/videography.
Working knowledge of NCAA compliance relative to recruiting materials.
Commitment to diversity.
The selected candidate will exemplify Virginia Tech Athletics' core values of integrity, service, honor, excellence, and strong together.

Career history in a "Power 4" athletic department.

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$44,000 to $50,000 commensurate with experience.

1/3/2025

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Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.

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