The Visual Media Coordinator, Athletics is part of the Athletic Communications Team within the Communications and Marketing team at Vanderbilt University and is responsible for capturing and producing high quality, versatile content that elevates the Vanderbilt brand and showcases our athletic programs. This role collaborates closely with team members and stakeholders to ensure effective content capture distribution, and alignment with broader organizational goals and strategies. With a focus on adaptability and innovation, the Content Creator is a key player in enhancing the storytelling and engagement across multiple platforms. This position works closely with the Senior Graphics Designer, Senior Lead of Social Media, along with other internal and external partners.

This position's assignment is expected to begin in March 2024 and will end on June 30, 2024. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Capture and produce versatile, high-quality content including photography and videography that aligns with the brand and team's objectives.
• Collaborate closely with team members to facilitate effective content capture and distribution to student-athletes, coaches, and staff.
• Assist in managing the creative workflow, including organizing and leading photo and video shoots.
• Maintain a foundational understanding of social media operations to aid in content alignment and future strategy developments.
• Monitor and report on the performance and engagement of created content, making data-driven recommendations for strategy adjustments.
• Adapt to new technologies and methods for content creation as the field evolves.
• Provide timely responses and communications across team members, coaches, and additional stakeholders.
• Manage multiple, complex projects efficiently and effectively, both with quick turnarounds and long lead times.
• Adhere to confidentiality and business ethics, demonstrating outstanding judgment and discretion.
• Work outside regular business hours as needed to meet project deadlines.
• Travel as necessary (<20%).
• Perform other relevant duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in communications, content creation, marketing, social media is necessary. management or related field, with a track record of success in online communications, is necessary.
• Experience working with collegiate or professional athletics is necessary.
• Proven expertise in using Adobe Creative Suite for photo and video editing is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with Sony equipment is strongly preferred.
• Basic understanding of social media operations, including content creation, publishing, and data reporting, is preferred. This foundational knowledge will aid in more effective collaboration and content strategy alignment within the team; day-to-day social media management is not expected.
• Exceptional flexibility and adaptability in rapidly changing environments
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented setting
• Proven project management skills, particularly in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A keen understanding of current trends in content creation and social media
• Willingness to pivot strategies and tasks to meet evolving team goals