Director of Digital Media Communications

K-State Athletics is seeking qualified applicants for a DIRECTOR OF DIGITAL MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS, which is a full-time, salaried, benefits-eligible position.

An example of job duties includes but are not limited to:

• Responsible for production and management of K-State Athletics’ website, mobile platforms and other digital information systems, including YouTube and Cats+

• Develop innovative digital-first information strategies and brand activations that prioritize monetization and support athlete-led storytelling

• Collaborate with internal units and stakeholders to ideate and execute multimedia projects relevant to the overall goals and department-wide initiatives of K-State Athletics

• Assist in the execution of K-State Football and K-State Baseball social media platforms; aid in the digital voice for programs with consistency and credibility in alignment with brand standards

• Implement content calendar and social media strategies that increase engagement and enhance brand visibility on a national level prioritizing both team and departmental objectives

• Maintain knowledge of current and future trends to ensure the K-State Athletics digital media division is operation at a high level; proactively identifying areas for improvement

K-State Athletics, Inc. is a proud member of the Big 12 Conference. We are looking for qualified applicants who want to become a member of our Athletics Communications staff to help advance our social media and digital strategy through hard work, knowledge, and dedication.

Our mission is to foster a culture in which our student-athletes have every opportunity to reach their maximum potential academically, athletically, mentally and socially while operating an organization that is anchored by a genuine commitment to K-State, our supporters and each other.

For more information on K-State Athletics, please visit http://www.kstatesports.com

For more information on Manhattan, KS and the University, please visit http://www.k-state.edu/hcs/jobs/

This position is On-site.

All employees must reside in the United States when they begin working to comply with state law.

K-State is unable to provide remote or hybrid work opportunities for residents of the state of Idaho.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required by first day of employment, preferably in marketing, journalism, communications, computer science, sport management or other related field.

• Two or more years of previous experience in web management and maintenance for the daily operations of a website, preferably in the communications or athletics field.

• Experience working on various content management systems.

• Writing, editorial and communication experience/skills

• Strong experience, familiarity and understanding of popular social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikToc, etc.

• Basic knowledge of Adobe cloud suite and average to above average capability in Photoshop and InDesign.

• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, journalism, communications, computer science or related area

• Two or more years of previous experience in web management for the daily operations of a website, preferable in the communications or athletic field

• Writing, editorial and communication skills

• Working knowledge of all social media platforms, including managing and posting to accounts

• Experience working on various content management systems

• Understanding of sporting landscape, industry standards and current digital and social media trends

• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, especially Photoshop and Lightroom

• Knowledge of NCAA and Big 12 Conference recruiting rules and regulations

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Strong interpersonal, organizational and communications skills, including both verbal and written

• Exhibit meticulous attention to detail; must be organized and able to prioritize and manage multiple people, projects or tasks simultaneously

• Must be able to work evenings, weekends and holidays as required; may require occasional travel

• Ability to maintain strong working relationships with all internal and external sta[ and management

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship

To be considered for the position, please complete the online application and submit/upload a current resume.

Screening of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled.

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range: $47,500 to $54,000

Benefits

• Excellent medical, dental and vision health plans

• Very competitive retirement plan

• Earned vacation and sick leave plans

• Parental leave plan

• Term life insurance

• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance

• Long term disability insurance

• Paid KSU designated holidays

• K-State Athletics Local Agency Employee Benefits Information: https://www.kstatesports.com/sports/2020/3/6/athletics-human-resources.aspx?path=resources