Under the supervision of the Director of New Media, Football, the Creative Content Producer, Football Graphics will play a key role in developing, executing, and evaluating the football program?s recruiting and brand-building visual content strategy. This position is responsible for creating high-quality graphics and digital assets to support recruiting efforts and overall program promotion, including concept development, design, and collaboration on photoshoots and content captures. The incumbent must consistently adhere to the department?s identity and branding standards while helping elevate and maintain the football program?s visual identity across all platforms. This role will collaborate closely with athletics communications, recruiting staff, coaches, and other department personnel to ensure content is effectively distributed and optimized for use across social media, digital marketing campaigns, and other communication channels. The position must operate in full compliance with all university, NCAA, and Conference rules and regulations, including conference media rights policies.
Salary & Compensation
*UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits. Qualifications
Minimum (2) years of experience in social media management, sports marketing, promotion and/or web development. (Required)
Experience working with video editing programs. (Required)
Experience establishing and/or growing a social media brand voice and presence, especially in sports, is preferred. (Required)
Mastery of Adobe Photoshop and a portfolio of visually impressive graphics; Knowledge of digital multimedia editing systems such as Adobe Creative Cloud. (Required)
An ability to create dozens of unique graphics per week and hit aggressive deadlines; Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities. (Required)
Very strong verbal and written communication skills, including copywriting and editing knowledge. (Required)
Strong technical background with advanced computer skills. (Required)
Ability to work independently and as a member of a team. (Required)
Ability to work extended hours including weekends and holidays, with the potential to travel regularly. (Required)
Ability to follow NCAA, Conference, University, and Departmental rules and regulations. (Required)
Understanding of social media strategy and best practices on platforms including, but not limited to, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. (Required)
Knowledge of developing and executing a compelling and effective social media strategy across multiple platforms. (Required)
Knowledge of online monitoring and measurement platforms including, but not limited to, Facebook Insights, Twitter Insights, Google Analytics, HootSuite, TweetDeck and Social Mention. (Preferred)
Self-starter with a tenacious work ethic and professionally curious personality. (Preferred)
Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations
Bachelor?s degree in communications, marketing, graphic design or related field. (Preferred)
Special Conditions for Employment
Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.
CANRA: The position is designated as a mandatory reporter under CANRA. The employee must sign the "Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse".
Why work at UCLA? Benefits:UCLA offers a comprehensive benefits package, including an average of three weeks' vacation per year; an average of 12 days per year sick leave; 13 paid holidays per year; health, dental and optical benefits; life insurance; disability insurance; the University of California Retirement Plan with 5 year vesting and various voluntary UC Savings Plans. There are also special programs and privileges available, such as accessibility to cultural and recreational programs, athletic events, and the University Credit Union. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
