Under the direction of the Associate A.D., #Content, this position serves as the lead role in the creation, implementation, and monitoring of strategic social marketing and promotional campaigns to increase the visibility of  UCF sports programs with students, alumni, fans, and general public.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Collaborate with the Associate A.D.,  #Content, in-house design team, coaching staff and student-athletes on creative strategy and branding for UCF sports 
• Provide creative vision for content related to social media strategy that is both informative and engaging
• Develop and oversee year-round social content calendar for select sports
• Curate content for all sports (including football) to distribute on the program's social accounts, as well deliver content to student-athletes and coaches
• Create assets through Photoshop, Premiere and After Effects to be used across multiple social channels to engage recruits, fans and donors
• Capture and edit photos / video clips of practice, games and other team events
• Effectively communicate with multiple areas within the external department to best capture and relay team news, highlights, event promotions, and additional information as assigned
• Track and apply social media analytics to ensure quality and sound plan strategies
• Contribute to the development and construction of in-house website / app
• Stay current to industry / platform trends and ensure that UCF remains at the forefront of the content landscape

Minimum qualifications: Master's degree in an appropriate area of specialization; or a bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and two (2) years of appropriate experience.  Prefer a degree in journalism, communications, marketing, or related field and experience in web and graphic design. Adobe Creative Suite software, strong attention to detail, communication and organizational skills also preferred.  Due to the nature / scope of athletics and athletics events, position may require work on evenings, weekends, and holidays.  As a UCF Athletics staff member, the selected candidate will be a person of integrity and character who shares a commitment for knowing and complying with NCAA, Conference, and institutional rules as they apply to the UCF Athletics program.

Cover letter, resume, and three professional references will be accepted until the position is filled.  To apply, please visit our website at https://ucfathletics.hirecentric.com/jobs/

Note: the person selected for this position will be employed by UCF Athletics, which is a Direct Support Organization (DSO) of the University of Central Florida.

About UCF Athletics Association, Inc.

The University of Central Florida is a metropolitan public research university located in Orlando. UCF is a member institution of the State University System of Florida, and is currently one of the largest universities in the country. UCF Athletics sponsors 16 intercollegiate sports programs at the NCAA Division I level and competes as a member of Big XII Conference (effective July 1, 2023). UCF Athletics is an equal opportunity employer who values diversity, and fosters an environment that is welcoming, inclusive, and supportive for all members of our community. Qualified women and minority candidates are encouraged to apply. Our mission is to positively transform the lives of our students academically, athletically, and personally through a nationally competitive intercollegiate athletics program that enhances the reputation and visibility of the University. We strive to be Florida’s preeminent athletic program representing UCF and our community with distinction on the national stage as “Orlando’s Hometown Team”. To learn more about UCF and Athletics, please visit our websites at www.ucf.edu and www.ucfknights.com.

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