Associate Athletics Director For Marketing, Digital Media & Licensing

Job Summary

Reporting to the Deputy Athletics Director for PR and Content Strategy, the Associate Athletics Director for Marketing, Digital Media, and Licensing will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining all marketing and promotions strategies and advertising that lead to increased visibility and revenue generation. The position will also oversee creative services Digital Media, including web, video, and social media; Act as liaison to the media rights holder; Oversee the licensing and brand development of the athletics department logos and marks; and serve as part of the athletics management team.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and execute a comprehensive marketing plan for 22 division I sports.
• Oversee external marketing and connect with community groups to sell tickets and activate the Spartan brand in the marketplace.
• Outline promotions and ticket sales strategies emphasizing increasing revenue, raising attendance, and enhancing in-game promotions to maximize the fan experience.
• Assume overall responsibility for in-game marketing and promotions associated with home athletics events, including but not limited to the production of run of show timelines and public address scripts, operation and production of video boards, organization of in-venue music and time-out coordination with band, cheer, and dance, as well as activation of sponsorship agreements.
• Develop and implement strategies to increase and maintain high levels of student involvement.
• Assist in coordinating and fulfilling sponsorships as they relate to contractual obligations through the media rights holder.
• Manager, curator, and main website lead/point of contact for sjsuspartans.com. 
• Coordinate media buying that includes but is not limited to television, radio, print and web.
• Develop and implement direct marketing campaigns and daily content utilizing print, email and new media.
• Manage Video Production and Graphic Design for digital platforms.
• Launch and manage social media presence on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and other social media/collaboration sites.
• Ensure social media efforts are aligned with the overall marketing objectives and goals of the campaign.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Proficient in NCAA, SJSU as well as Mountain West Conference rule and regulations
• Strong ability to provide effective direction in managing the flow of work
• Working knowledge of Marketing Leadership and developing strong marketing plans and Gameday Productions
• Ability to communicate with constituents in a professional and respectful manner
• Ability to manage a team of professional employees as well as student employees and or volunteers
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge of marketing principles
• Ability to be resourceful and solution oriented
• Ability to work varying hours, including late nights, weekends and holidays
• Strong oral communication skills; Must possess excellent customer service and public relations skills, as well as the ability to speak in public
• Working knowledge, or the ability to learn basic HTML and understanding of website maintenance
• Ability to design web formatted graphics
• Working knowledge of Production and layout management with a strong ability to perform quality assurance
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to produce and direct live and recorded events
• Proficient in the following software and interfaces: Adobe Creative Suite: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe In Design, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Premiere, Adobe After Effects, Lightroom and other photography software and use of RAW files
• Working knowledge of Daktronics Venus 7000 and Show Control, and an ability to learn computer software interfaces quickly
• Working knowledge of social media and digital asset management, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, and YouTube
• Ability to recruit, hire and train full-time staff and hire student interns

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field
• Minimum of two years' experience leading a Marketing Department in professional or collegiate athletics

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in a related field
• Three to five years of experience in marketing and multimedia service areas, including supervision of staff, as well as running in-game productions

Compensation

Classification: Administrator II
Anticipated Hiring Range: $7,500/month - $8,334/month
CSU Salary Range: $4,583/month - $14,713/month
San Jose State University offers employees a comprehensive benefits package typically worth 30-35% of your base salary. For more information on programs available, please see the Employee Benefits Summary.

Application Procedure

Click Apply Now to complete the SJSU Online Employment Application and attach the following documents:

• Resume
• Letter of Interest

All applicants must apply within the specified application period: October 30, 2023 through November 12, 2023. This position is open until filled; however, applications received after screening has begun will be considered at the discretion of the university.

Contact Information

University Personnel
jobs@sjsu.edu
408-924-2252

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