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Central Washington University Creative Media Assistant in Ellensburg, Washington
Job Summary Central Washington University is recruiting a Creative Media Assistant to join our Athletic Administration team in Ellensburg, Washington. This role is an important member of our team as they assist with amplifying Athletics marketing and communications for the University. The role is a 10-month, campus-based position, which means you get to see the lives you are impacting. This grant-funded position is funded by the NCAA II Ethnic Minority and Women's Internship Grant. We welcome and strongly encourage applications from women and individuals from ethnic minority backgrounds. We're offering a salary, depending on experience, from $40,333-$48,400 annually plus the awesome CWU benefits. Who we are: We are a team of individuals committed to Changing Students' Lives. No matter what job, each of us plays a part in supporting and empowering our students to fulfill their dreams. Working in higher education provides career growth and career choice. Think of a university campus like a mini city, operating across 380 acres. You'll find diverse academics, libraries, athletics and sporting events, full service and quick serve dining, conferences and events from small to large, recreation centers, housing, health services, police and public safety for the campus population of 10,000 students. Central Washington University has been named a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program Top Producing Institution for the 2022-2023 academic year. In addition, for the seventh time in eight years, CWU is a recipient of the prestigious Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine. Come join us on our journey to encourage, inspire, and create spaces where all identities thrive on campus. Tour our campus in Ellensburg here. www.youtube.com/watch?v=HjdhOegDa9A The Creative Services Coordinator will play a crucial role in serving the video and graphic needs of Wildcat athletics. Reporting to the Associate Athletic Director for External Affairs, you will assist in the creation and coordination of visual content to enhance the Wildcat brand, and both the student-athlete, and gameday, experience. Under the guidance of the Associate Athletic Director, you will support the continued development, implementation, and evolution of our creative projects. These projects must align with university policies, NCAA regulations, and industry best practices. As the Creative Services Coordinator, you will be responsible for producing high-quality video and graphic content; managing and maintaining digital assets; and ensuring consistency across all visual media. You will oversee the production process, audit and evaluate effectiveness, and ensure that all content meets brand standards. Additionally, you will be expected to support and contribute to the university's commitment to diversity and inclusion within the athletics department and the broader university community. www.WildcatSports.com What we offer: Our investment in you begins the day you join our team, a healthy and successful future for you is important to us. We offer medical, dental, life and disability insurance, retirement and optional savings plans, tuition assistance for you and your dependents, discounts across town, an employee assistance program for individualized counseling, and a wellness incentive program. Learn more: Benefits, Perks, and Leave. The Role: Join us as the Creative Media Assistant/Intern, pivotal in driving Athletic Marketing and Communications for Central Washington University's Intercollegiate Athletics. Collaborate closely with department staff to amplify the university brand across digital platforms, including the athletic website, social media, and gameday events. Produce engaging video and social media content, innovate marketing strategies, edit multimedia materials, aid in digital communication strategy, research new marketing techn