Creative Media Assistant

Under the direction of the Director of Athletics Communications, Colgate Athletics is seeking candidates for a creative media assistant. As a member of the communications and creative media team, this is a part-time, 10-month position that will gain intricate hands-on experience working closely alongside full-time professionals during production of short- and long-form digital content to be disseminated through a variety of multimedia platforms, including but not limited to in-game venues, social media, ESPN+, YouTube, and Colgateathletics.com.

This position will enhance the Colgate Athletics' brand in the digital space, creating content that showcases the athletics department, its student-athletes, and supports its strategic plan. Contributing to the student-athlete experience, this position will work closely with the marketing efforts in creating content to build game day awareness, in-game entertainment, social media presence, and sponsorship activation.

Colgate University is a special place to work and offers many unique opportunities, including the ability to work with and among world class faculty and staff at a highly selective residential liberal arts institution. This position provides an opportunity to become familiar with the variety of regular positions that are available at the University, as well as the ability to add employment at a distinct University to your resume.

Successful candidates for this position will earn sick leave, paid time off, free parking, and a University 'Gate Card that provides access to fitness facilities, athletic and cultural events, as well as a discount on many items at the University Bookstore.

This type of appointment is not approved to work more than 999 hours per year for all positions combined. Should incumbents work more than a total of 999 hours in a year the appointment may not continue beyond one year of service.

Bachelor's Degree in digital media, content creation, graphic design, or related field. Equivalent experience in lieu of a degree will also be considered.

Work conditions may include extreme weather (rain, snow, etc.).

A current valid driver's license, in accordance with the University's Driver Safety and Motor Vehicle Use Policy is required.

Anticipated start date is August 1, 2025, with the position running through May 31, 2026.

The position requires frequent work during evenings and weekends throughout the year.

The University recognizes that equal employment opportunity can only be achieved through demonstrated leadership. It is the Policy of the University to recruit, employ, retain, promote, and train employees on the basis of merit, ability, and valid job qualifications without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.

CAMPUS CRIME REPORTING AND STATISTICS

The Department of Campus Safety will provide upon request a copy of Colgate's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. This report includes statistics as reported to the United States Department of Education for the previous three years concerning reported: 1. crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Colgate University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus and 2. fires that occurred in student housing facilities. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security and fire safety, such as policies concerning sexual assault, life safety systems, and other related matters. You may access the report from the Clery Compliance web page at: https://www.colgate.edu/about/offices-centers-institutes/dean-college/campus-safety-staff/clery-compliance. Printed copies of this report may be obtained upon request from the Department of Campus Safety via e-mail at cusafety@colgate.edu.