Assistant Director of Social Media & Digital Strategy

About This Role

K-State Athletics is seeking qualified applicants for an ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL MEDIA & DIGITAL STRATEGY, which is a full-time, salaried, benefits-eligible position.

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

• Responsible for day-to-day content management of assigned social media accounts; includes planning, scheduling and executing creative assets.
• Creatively engage fans on social media before, during and after sporting events to build audience.
• Provide live game coverage for K-State Athletics sporting events on social media.
• Measure content performance and use data to continuously optimize strategy and workflow.
• Participate in weekly meetings to ensure content is being properly planned for and distributed across social media channels.
• Oversee social media internship program, including scheduling and training.
• Maintain regular office hours, schedule project meetings and complete other associated work throughout the week including nights and weekends as needed. 
• Duties relating to storytelling, brand building, fan engagement through K-State’s digital platforms.

About Us

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-Stat, 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/

Worksite Description

This position is On-site.

What You'll Need to Succeed

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, journalism, communications or other related area;
• Working knowledge of all social media platforms, including managing and posting to multiple accounts;
• Experience in providing live game coverage on social media;
• Understanding of sporting landscape, industry standards and current social media trends; and
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, especially Photoshop and Lightroom

Other Requirements:

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment.
• Must possess meticulous attention to detail.
• Must be organized and able to successfully prioritize and manage multiple people, projects and tasks simultaneously.
• Must be able to work evenings, weekends and holidays as required.
• May require occasional travel.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in graphic design, content creation and shooting/editing photos and video; and
• Knowledge of NCAA and Big 12 Conference recruiting rules and regulations.--Exhibit meticulous attention to detail;
• Organized and able to successfully prioritize and manage multiple people, projects and tasks simultaneously;

Sponsorship eligibility:

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

How to Apply

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

Application Window

Immediately and continues until position is filled

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range

$42,000

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