Employment Opportunities at USD

Position Title & Department:

5711

The University of San Diego, an engaged and contemporary Catholic institution, was founded by the Diocese of San Diego and the Society of the Sacred Heart in 1949. Governed by an independent board of trustees since 1972, USD remains committed to a liberal arts education grounded in the Catholic intellectual tradition and the pursuit of truth, goodness and beauty. Inspired by this centuries old tradition of Catholic higher education, the University welcomes people of all faith traditions and any, or no, religious background. The future success of USD relies on the contributions of those who seek to foster the development of engaged global citizens and an earnest confrontation of humanity’s urgent challenges.

The Assistant Director of Creative Services (Revenue Content) serves as the department's primary creative producer focused on revenue-generating initiatives. This position is responsible for producing high-quality video, photography, graphic design and digital content that supports ticket sales, sponsorship activation, development, fan engagement and the overall growth of the USD Athletics brand. The position will be assigned and responsible for specific sports, while keeping the revenue generation priorities at the forefront. 

Working collaboratively with marketing and communications, sports information, sponsorship, ticket sales and external partners, this position develops compelling visual storytelling while prioritizing projects that directly contribute to departmental revenue goals.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Revenue Marketing & Sponsorship Creative 

• Produce video, graphic and digital assets supporting season tickets, group sales and single-game ticket campaigns.
• Develop creative materials for sponsorship sales presentations and partnership proposals.
• Create sponsor fulfillment assets including social graphics, in-venue creative, digital advertisements, ESPN+ promotional content.
• Produce behind-the-scenes content that increases fan engagement and drives revenue opportunities.
• Collaborate with JMI Sports and internal revenue staff to develop partnership assets.
• Collaborate with the development unit to support fundraising efforts for USD Athletics.

Photography & Videography 

• Capture photography and video at athletic events, practices, community appearances and special events.
• Produce promotional videos highlighting student-athletes, coaches, facilities and the USD Athletics experience.
• Manage editing, color correction, motion graphics and final production of video projects.
• Build and maintain a department-wide digital asset library.

Sport Support & External Initiatives

• Recruit, train, and manage a team of student workers and marketing interns.
• Support assigned sports with creative content throughout the year.
• Assist marketing and communications team with major campaigns, championships and special events.
• Collaborate on content planning surrounding key athletic initiatives and departmental priorities.

Graphic Design & Digital Content

• Design graphics for social media, marketing campaigns, digital advertising and athletic promotions.
• Develop templates that improve efficiency for recurring sponsorship and marketing initiatives.
• Assist with creative direction for new branding campaigns and revenue-focused storytelling.
• Ensure brand consistency across all visual communications.

Administrative & Other Duties

• Assist with creative planning meetings and project timelines.
• Manage equipment and creative production workflow.
• Stay current on creative trends, software and best practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Special Conditions of Employment:

• Must be able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed in support of athletic events.
• Required to travel to select off-campus events.

Background check:  Successful completion of a pre-employment background check.

Degree Verification Requirement: Persons offered employment in this position will be required to provide official education transcripts for degree verification purposes. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum one (1) year of relevant experience in marketing, promotions or a related field is required.
• Experience working in college athletics, live event operations, or related environments.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two or more years of experience in sports marketing or event presentation preferred.
• Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Premiere) and/or other creative tools.
• Familiarity with game production software such as Sound Director.
• Supervisory experience with student staff or interns.

$5,858.67-$6,000 per month; Excellent Benefits

The University of San Diego offers a very competitive benefits package including; medical, dental, vision, a retirement contribution given to you by the University, and access to on-campus Fitness Centers.  Please visit the benefits section of our website to view all of the perks and benefits that USD has to offer.  USD: Human Resources: Benefits

The salary range provided in this posting reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this position.  Actual compensation offered or earned is dependent on experience, education and other factors including departmental budget.

Click the 'Apply Now' button to complete our online application. In addition, please upload a cover letter and resume to your application profile for the hiring managers’ review.  If you have any questions or difficulties please contact the Employment Services Team at jobs@sandiego.edu.

Hours: 40 hours per week

Closing date: Open until filled 

Note: External job postings will be up for at least three days. After that time, applications will be reviewed by the hiring manager/committee throughout the posting period. A candidate may be selected at any time which could then close this posting on a date earlier than listed.

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