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Associate Director, Athletics Photography

Position Number: 6517663
Location: Lubbock, TX
Position Type: Athletics/Coaching

Associate Director, Athletics Photography
Lubbock
42120BR
Creative Services

Position Description
Plan and develop daily business functions for various departments within the athletic organization. Ensure the athletic organization maintains a favorable public and stakeholder perception while fulfilling the organization's strategic mission.

Major/Essential Functions

Oversees/assists with the daily operations of Athletics' photographic services.
Manages and plans the composition of event shooting schedules, coverage, and student hours.
Manage promotional shoots, game day/events/competition images for athletics programs and special events (home & away).
Oversees freelance, travel, and equipment budgets.
Establishes feature concepts to be utilized by teams and athletes.
Utilizes technical and creative knowledge to advance brand identity through photography services.
Applies artistic vision to capture photos of athletes during sporting events.
Establishes, executes, and enforces digital and social guidelines and best practices.
Utilizes analytics to determine the best opportunities for asset usage and management.
Collaborate with the communications staff, marketing staff, and rights partners to identify storylines and develop a cohesive message, branding, and strategy for all Texas Tech Athletics' social media accounts.
Utilize the INFLCR platform to provide up-to-date photos and videos of current student-athletes to assist with branding through name, image, and likeness (NIL).
Explore emerging spaces and platforms that can be used to elevate the Texas Tech Athletics brand.
Maintains relationships with student-athletes and the coaching staff to meet the brand's needs.
Comply with all the NCAA, Big 12, and Texas Tech University rules, regulations, and policies.
Performs similar or related duties as assigned or required.

Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related field plus three years related experience; OR a combination of related education and/or experience to equal seven years.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous intercollegiate/professional athletic photography experience.
Substantial experience with and knowledge of publishing and creative software, including Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop, Acrobat, and Microsoft (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) required.
Excellent oral and written communication, as well as interpersonal skills.
Strong organizational skills.
Must be able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Special Instructions to Applicant

Minimum Hire Rate
4000

To apply, visit workattexastech.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.