Creative Media Manager

ANNOUNCMENT OF POSITION VACANCY FLSA Status: United States of America (Exempt) Compensation: $45,000 Commensurate with education and experience. Excellent health and retirement benefits package: Click here for more information! SECTION I - OUR VALUES CULTIVATE OUR VISION AND CULTURE At CMU, we believe in acting from a foundation of goodwill. This belief gives us the courage to form meaningful relationships, embark on joint endeavors and take risks in the pursuit of new possibilities. It’s this courage that enables the Mavily to explore new ways of thinking and doing, knowing that there is no perfect solution, no perfect idea. From this place of humility and courage, we’ve built a culture of resilience. We invest in the future by continuously adapting to change, overcoming challenges, and seizing new opportunities. We recognize that change is constant, and our resilience allows us to embrace it with confidence. Endless curiosity drives us to approach the unexpected as if it were expected, seeing opportunities for discovery and renewal in every challenge. In this community rooted in love and dignity, curiosity thrives, leading to endless opportunities for growth and advancement. Inspired by the soul of the West—the spirit that our region embodies—we emerge as a force for positive change, harnessing our collective power to build a Human Scale University that reflects our values and brings to life our shared vision of the world we aspire to create. Colorado Mesa University Core Values Love -  Extending oneself for nurturing the growth of self and others Dignity -  Respecting the intrinsic value of each person and believing that others act from a foundation of goodwill Courage -  Taking risks in the pursuit of new possibilities Humility -  Suspending one’s ego and pride to recognize that no idea is perfect and being open to the input of others Resiliency -  Investing in the future by adapting to changes, overcoming challenges and pursuing Opportunity Curiosity -  Cultivating awe and exploring the unknown Power -  The strength to act collaboratively with individual agency to achieve our goals SECTION II – THE SEAT At CMU, we look at every position as a seat. Every seat is vital and the individual in the seat contributes significantly to our mission of providing an affordable and accessible education and forming meaningful and mutually enriching partnerships that support the well-being and vibrancy of our community. As a human centric organization, a priority is to ensure we have the “right seats” in our organization, and that the expectations, ownership and accountabilities are defined and communicated clearly for the success of the individuals holding the seats. The Creative Media Manager is responsible for creating engaging content and collaborating to set digital distribution strategy in support of the Colorado Mesa University Athletic Department. This position will advance the brand of Maverick Athletics, its programs, and student-athletes through a variety of responsibilities, including but not limited to conceptualizing and producing content for social media, recruiting, television or digital distribution to service individual athletic programs and the Department as a whole. Other duties may be assigned as needed. OVERVIEW AND ROLE SCOPE OF TEAM AND/OR TASKS ROLES Assist in the creation, management, and execution of a digital content strategy for all Colorado Mesa University Athletic Programs, including weekly video series/updates, competition previews and recaps, special projects and campaigns. Collaborate with CMU University Marketing and Communications Department, along with media partners to enhance CMU Athletics brand through innovative and engaging digital content creation. Produce print materials for promotion of camps, recruitment of prospective student-athletes, corporate sponsorship signage at events and venues, and select department fundraising events. Highly skilled in editing software with the ability to fully produce high-quality graphics and videos for use on the athletics website, video streaming, and recruitment materials. Experience working with a variety of media formats and multimedia files and working knowledge and experience with digital recording equipment. Proficiency in using social media and video platforms including but not limited to Facebook, X, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube and have an advanced understanding of social media and digital trends. Familiarity in graphic and video design utilizing Adobe products including InDesign, Photoshop, Premier Pro and After Effects, Final Cut Pro, and DiVinci Resolve. ACCOUNTABILITY TO RESULTS            Content Creation – 95% Social Media Channel Maintenance – 90% Promotional materials – 85% Note: Additional metrics & results may be assigned as needed CORE PROCESSES Contributor Content creation for athletic programs Promotional materials for programs and fundraisers Social Media Channel Maintenance Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. DISCLAIMER - This position description is only a summary of the typical functions of this seat, and not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and areas of accountability.  SECTION III – OUR DESIRES FOR RIGHT FIT For the success of our mission and our teams, we desire to have individuals who are a “Right Fit” in our seats. We define “Right Fit” as those who embrace our culture, demonstrate our values, understand the seat and what is required. We seek individuals who want this seat, desire to be a part of a bigger vision and have the capacity to be a successful member of our CMU team. CAPACITY REQUIREMENTS The person in this seat must be committed to working late evenings and weekends and completing tasks as assigned. The person in this seat must demonstrate positive interpersonal skills. The person in this seat must possess openness, wi