CREATIVE MEDIA SPECIALIST

CREATIVE MEDIA SPECIALIST

Athletics Department
University of Nebraska–Lincoln

Create visual content that will be used for both print and digital applications. Among the responsibilities are: working with the Communications staff to develop, maintain and advance the athletics department brand identity through its various printed and digital publications, which include, but are not limited to: social media channels, official athletics website, media guides, game programs, posters, tickets and newsletters. Work with various sports and communications staff to create digital content across a variety of platforms to advance the brand identity of the Nebraska Department of Athletics. Work with the Creative and Emerging Media Department as part of a team to continue to develop and push the future brand of Nebraska.

Minimum requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Advertising, journalism or related field plus one (1) year of experience with creative media execution across digital and social platforms; equivalent education/experience will be considered. Must be proficient in Adobe creative software including Photoshop, Illustrator, and Premiere Pro or related programs as well as working knowledge of social media websites. Must show knowledge and proficiency in cameras for both still and video. Proficiency in email, word processing and spreadsheet software. Applicants must supply a strong portfolio of previous work.

Preferred qualifications: Ideal candidate will have three (3) years’ experience with creative media execution across digital and social platforms. Previous experience in college athletics is preferred. Working knowledge of the internet and associated technologies, including web design software, preferred. Criminal history background check will be conducted.

Excellent benefits including staff/dependent scholarship program. Applicant review begins September 2. View requisition S_260695 at https://employment.unl.edu to apply. As an EO/AA employer, the University of Nebraska considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See https://www.unl.edu/equity/notice-nondiscrimination.