Position Summary:

Athletics Marketing and Creative Services Coordinator reports to the Assistant Athletic Director in Communications. This position is responsible for the execution of marketing efforts and promotions on game day. The position is also responsible for creating content (written, video, and graphic) for MSU Denver Athletics. This includes the pursuit of and development of new strategies for digital and social communication. This position will assist in the creation of new media marketing, digital media advertising for MSU Denver Athletics. In addition, this position will coordinate and assign workers for game day operations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Implement effective marketing of promotions and events via all communication channels and media.

• Plan, direct, and execute game day production efforts for mens basketball, womens basketball, baseball, softball, volleyball, and mens and womens soccer, including the creation of game scripts, music/band promotions, video, cheer/mascot, and on-court presentations, while overseeing external fan engagement student interns.

• Manage event presentation, game experience and sponsorship activation for Roadrunners Athletics, but not limited to, writing scripts and timelines, directing game, creating and managing videoboard content, designing elements as needed, managing game day staff, and building out a complete fan experience in-venue.

• Work closely with on-campus departments (Student Activities, etc.) to grow the athletics brand and increase school spirit.

• Coordinate on-campus activation methods to promote upcoming games and increase exposure.

• Execute the fulfillment of all sponsorship contracts, including arena and stadium signage, public address announcements, in-game promotions, logo recognition and all other components incorporated into a game presentation.

• Day-to-day management of athletics e-blasts, including newsletters, ticket promotions, week-of emails, etc.

• Help manage intern program for Athletics including scheduling of grassroots initiatives for the marketing department.

• Prepare pregame, in-game, and post-game videoboard elements for all home basketball and volleyball games.

• Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of and adhere to applicable NCAA, Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference, MSU Denver, and departmental rules and regulations. Upon notification of any NCAA violation, report the violation and follow applicable procedures for reporting and investigating a violation with the NCAA.

• Provide assistance to rest of communications teams one game day, which includes video broadcast and sports information.

• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in journalism, marketing, graphic design, communications, sports managementor a related field

• Experience using social media and marketing skills to promote information, a program or event

• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook)

• Must possess organizational skills along with the ability to work under deadlines

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters degree in marketing, graphic design, communications or sports management

• Experience in intercollegiate athletics

• Experience using Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Premier, InDesign, etc.).

• Experience in video broadcast and sports information

Salary for Announcement
Under Colorado law, MSU Denver is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.

The salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $53,000-$58,000.

This position is paid monthly and is eligible for MSU Denver benefits.

Instructions to Apply
Applications accepted until position filled; priority given to applications received by July 29, 2025.

For full consideration, please submit the following documents:
Resume
Cover letter describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position

3 professional references will be required of the finalist. One reference must be a prior supervisor.
Official transcripts will be required of the candidate selected for hire.