Assistant Director, Digital Media

The Ohio State University

Columbus, OH, US
Digital content strategy development
Social media channel management
Fan engagement and brand storytelling
The Assistant Director of Digital Media serves as a key leader within the Ohio State Athletics Marketing unit, helping provide strategic oversight for the department’s digital presence across official Athletics social media channels, YouTube, and emerging media

Job Summary

  • The Assistant Director of Digital Media serves as a key leader within the Ohio State Athletics Marketing unit, helping provide strategic oversight for the department’s digital presence across official Athletics social media channels, YouTube, and emerging media.
  • The position ensures alignment between digital initiatives and broader marketing goals through close collaboration with the Creative Content, Marketing, Digital Marketing and Communications teams.
  • The Assistant Director oversees the Athletics Digital Media student intern program, offering mentorship and hands-on learning experiences that support daily content needs and departmental priorities.

Matching Summary

The Assistant Director of Digital Media serves as a key leader within the Ohio State Athletics Marketing unit, helping provide strategic oversight for the department’s digital presence across official Athletics social media channels, YouTube, and emerging media.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • digital content strategy development
  • social media channel management
  • fan engagement and brand storytelling
  • collaboration with marketing teams
  • digital analytics and performance metrics
  • content planning and platform optimization
  • availability for nights weekends holidays

Nice-to-have

  • experience in collegiate athletics
  • mentorship of student interns
  • familiarity with emerging digital platforms
  • experience with social media analytics tools
  • short-form video workflows knowledge
  • strategic thinking and innovation

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • 2-4 years progressive digital media experience
  • experience in social media strategy and content planning
  • strong written and verbal communication skills
  • organizational and analytical skills
  • availability to work nights weekends holidays

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