Job Description

The Southeastern Conference (SEC) is a leader in collegiate athletics, dedicated to providing high-quality competition and promoting the student-athlete experience. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Assistant Director of Digital & Social Media to join our communications team and assist in content creation and strategic messaging.

Reporting Lines

The Assistant Director of Digital & Social Media reports to the Director of Digital & Social Media.

Key Responsibilities

• Digital Strategy:  Collaborate with the Director of Digital & Social Media to execute the SEC’s social media strategy.
• Content Creation:  Brainstorm, create, and publish content across the SEC’s social media channels, website and other platforms.
• Content Management:  Assist in management of the overall content calendar for SEC communications, creative services and marketing departments.
• Copywriting:  Write captivating copy for social media channels while maintaining a consistent voice across all SEC platforms.
• Graphic Design:  Collaborate with the social team and Director of Creative Services in creating engaging visual content, including still graphics and animations.
• Video Production:  Collaborate with the social team with shooting, producing and editing video content for various platforms.
• Marketing Support:  Work with the Director of Marketing to develop and execute promotional content, collateral, and messaging.
• Collaboration:  Work alongside the SEC’s 16 institutions, various event/championship host cities, contracted content providers, volunteers/students, SEC staff and the SEC Network to execute campaigns, promote events and share content.
• Event Management:  Travel to and assist in the management of selected SEC Championship and Media Days events and other events as needed.
• Research & Monitoring: Stay up to date on industry trends and emerging platforms, monitor SEC digital media performance and identify beneficial metrics.
• Additional Duties:  Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Digital & Social Media.

Qualifications

• Required:  Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and successful experience in digital communications, including advanced content creation skills and a proficient understanding of relevant social media platforms.
• Preferred:  Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud software; video and photo shooting and editing skills; and experience with collaboration, communications, and organization tools like Slack, Trello, and Google Workplace Suite.
• Other Skills:  Superior organizational skills, basic journalism experience, proficient computer skills, strong written and verbal communication abilities, and willingness to work evenings, weekends, and non-traditional hours as needed.

Salary and Benefits

Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. The SEC offers a competitive benefits package. Review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

The Southeastern Conference is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.

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