Director of Digital Media - Athletics

Davidson College
Director of Digital Media – Athletics 

Davidson College, an NCAA Division I school and member of the Atlantic 10 Conference, Pioneer Football League and Southern Conference (wrestling), is now accepting applications for the position of Director of Digital Media. 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, leading the strategy, creation, and execution of digital content across all 21 varsity sports; assist with managing official Davidson Athletics social media channels and digital video operations; producing high-impact graphic design, motion graphics, highlight videos, and feature content for DavidsonWildcats.com and social platforms; overseeing game-day digital coverage, while collaborating with Athletic Communications, Marketing, and Ticketing to promote key athletic initiatives, ticket sales, and scholar-athlete stories; establishing and maintaining digital brand standards; and supervising student assistants / intern staff. 

This position will have a heavy emphasis on creative video production, graphic design, and social media strategy. 

Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in digital media, communications, graphic design, journalism, sport management, or a related field. Minimum of two to four years of professional experience in digital content creation, creative video production, or athletic digital media within college athletics or a related industry. 

Preferences
Exceptional video editing, motion graphics, and graphic design skills; advanced proficiency in the Adobe Creative Cloud Suite (Photoshop, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Illustrator, Lightroom, InDesign); strong knowledge and strategic management of major social media platforms (Instagram, X/Twitter, Facebook, YouTube); expertise in operating digital cinema cameras, lighting, audio equipment, and digital photography; ability to thrive under tight deadlines and in fast-paced athletic event environments. 

Work Samples
Please submit video production reel/portfolio, graphic design samples, and digital content links to Joey Beeler (Senior Associate A.D. for Athletic Communications) [email protected]. 

Applications for the position will be accepted online at https://employment.davidson.edu/

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Must possess expert video editing and storytelling abilities, advanced layout and graphic design skills, and a strong eye for visual branding. Must have comprehensive knowledge of social media analytics, digital media strategy; Have a strong understanding of intercollegiate athletics and maintain compliance with conference and NCAA rules and regulations.