Director of Digital Media Communications | Kansas State University/K-State Athletics Inc.

Manhattan, Kansas, K-State Athletics is seeking qualified applicants for a DIRECTOR OF DIGITAL MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS, which is a full-time, salaried, benefits-eligible position. Responsibilities may include, 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. Why Join Us: K-State Athletics, Inc. is a proud member of the Big 12 Conference and invites applicants who are passionate about collegiate athletics and want to become a member of our staff to help advance our Athletics Communications department 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. Benefits: Excellent medical, dental and vision health plans Retirement plan (No vesting period!!) 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 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 This position holds expectations of compliance with all NCAA, Big 12 Conference, Kansas State University and K-State Athletics, Inc. rules and regulations. Sponsorship eligibility: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship Screening begins immediately and continues until the position is filled . To be considered for the position, please complete the online application and submit/upload a current resume.