Creative Lead Jobs in Tennessee

Job Title

Specialist - Creative Content

Department

Athletic Director

Salary

$48,920 - $60,252; commensurate with experience

Job Summary/Basic Function

The Assistant Director of Creative Content will assist the Athletic Communications staff in advancing a quality NCAA Division I athletics program through the development of compelling visual content, photography, and graphic design that enhances the department’s brand identity, supports storytelling initiatives, and engages fans, student-athletes and alumni. This position will collaborate closely with Athletic Communications, Creative Interns, Marketing, and external relations units to coordinate, create, and produce high-quality creative assets for digital, print, and social media platforms across Middle Tennessee Athletics. The Assistant Director of Creative Content will contribute to elevating the department’s visual presence through original design concepts, event photography, and brand-driven storytelling while supporting the promotion of all athletic programs. As directed by departmental leadership, this individual will work toward achieving excellence in all phases of creative content production, cultivating a positive and collaborative work environment, while managing daily responsibilities with character, integrity, creativity, and professionalism. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Education

Bachelor's degree required.

Required Related Experience

• One year of experience in graphic design, photography, and creative media in a high school, college, and/or professional sports environment. Must show strong proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. A collaborative mindset, openness to creative feedback, attention to detail, and strong communication skills (written/verbal) are also necessary. Must be able to work autonomously, managing multiple project timelines and communication with various stakeholders, delivering completed projects within time-sensitive deadlines.

• One (1) year progressively responsible experience in media relations, sports information, social media, writing and editing skills, as well as development of graphics for social media platforms, photography, or comparable experience required. Additionally relevant, progressively responsible experience in the field of sports information to include producing statistical information, reporting of actual athletic events/outcomes, designing and laying out guides, and advanced writing skills for feature stories of selected athletes required.

• Relevant experience gained as a graduate assistant will count toward the experience requirement.

Desirable Related Experience

• Master's degree preferred. Two or more years of experience in graphic design, photography, and creative media in a high school, college, and/or professional sports environment.

• Two (2) years College sports experience in athletic communication social media, writing and editing skills production, highlight films photography or comparable experience preferred.

• Additionally, progressively responsible experience in the field of sports information, including producing statistical information, reporting on actual athletic events/outcomes, designing guides, and advanced writing skills for feature stories on selected athletes, is preferred.

Documents Needed to Apply

Resume Required

MTSU offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following:

• Sick Leave
• Vacation Leave for Administrative/Classified Staff/12-month Faculty
• 13 paid University holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Retirement plans
• Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans
• Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents

MTSU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment is required before employment (Immigration Control Act of 1986). Clery Act crime statistics for MTSU are available at https://police.mtsu.edu/annual-security-report/ or by contacting MTSU Public Safety at (615) 898-2424.

MTSU is a Tobacco & Drug-Free campus.

This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you will be required to provide information about your criminal history to be considered.

For individuals requiring reasonable accommodation to apply: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with MTSU, please call 615-898-2929 or email hrs@mtsu.edu.

Application Review Date: For best consideration, please apply by June 8, 2026. Applicants will be reviewed as they are received, and the position may be filled before the listed application review date of July 13, 2026.