Assistant Director of Creative Media​/Football

Job Description

The Virginia Tech Department of Athletics embraces the core values of Integrity, Service, Honor, Excellence, and Strong Together. Guided by our motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), we are committed to fostering a culture that accepts, affirms, and values all individuals and their unique contributions to the department, university, and broader community.

The Assistant Director of Creative Media / Football will collaborate in the creation of unique content and branding for the Virginia Tech Football program. This role partners in creating high‑impact recruiting visuals and dynamic social media content designed to engage prospective student‑athletes and elevate the Virginia Tech Football brand. Collaborating closely with the Director and Senior Director of Football Creative Media, the Assistant Director helps execute a strategic communication plan that enhances recruiting efforts and strengthens the Football program’s digital presence.

The candidate will demonstrate knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations pertaining to recruiting and social media, supervise and train creative media student interns, and report to the Sr. Director of Creative Media / Football.

• College degree (Bachelor’s or Master’s) in a related field with relevant experience.
• Experience with Adobe products including Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Previous experience working directly in a recruiting department and managing day‑to‑day creative materials.
• Experience organizing and executing photo shoots for prospective student athletes.
• Working knowledge of NCAA compliance relative to recruiting materials.

• Experience photographing and/or filming football practices, games, and other events and producing videos through Adobe Premiere Pro and content through Adobe Lightroom.
• Experience in an NCAA Division I Football program.
• Supervisory experience overseeing interns, students, and volunteers creating recruiting graphics, videos, and creative materials.

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Exempt:
Not eligible for overtime

Restricted

Commensurate with experience.

40+. Nights and weekends as needed.

6/3/2026

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The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

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