The Southern Conference is one of the oldest and most prestigious NCAA Division I conferences in the country, entering its 101
st year of athletic and academic excellence. It is comprised of 10 outstanding institutions located in the Southeast with its headquarters in beautiful Spartanburg, South Carolina.
The Director of Creative Services is responsible for enhancing brand awareness of the Conference through social media, print graphics, signage, video and fulfillment of corporate marketing. Duties also include event marketing and promotions, particularly the basketball and baseball championships.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Creates and coordinates social media content for championships, media days and daily content to include graphics, social media posts, copy and videos. Develop a social media strategy and calendar for the conference office. To produce graphics for use on the website, social media and at championship venues. To create banners and signage to enhance the Southern Conference brand and SoCon championships. Produce and distribute conference marketing kits and deliverables.
Preferred Qualifications and Minimum Requirements:
Undergraduate degree. Ability to effectively and creatively communicate with all forms of social media. Knowledge of managing website content and designs, use of graphics and familiarity with internet technologies. Attention to detail, accuracy in all work and strong written and communication skills. Ability to work with groups of administrators and conduct meetings. Commitment to serve Southern Conference membership. Ability to interact with administrators, coaches and the general public. The ability to think creatively for solutions and strategies to benefit the Conference.
Applications will be accepted until position is filled. Interested applicants need to submit a cover letter, resume and three references to Associate Commissioner Sue Arakas (
sarakas@socon.org).