Creative Executive, Development – Bleacher Report • New York, NY

FULL TIME

POSITION:                  Creative Executive, Development, Bleacher Report

REPORTS TO:            Senior Vice President, Development, Bleacher Report

LOCATION:                 New York, NY

About Us

Bleacher Report is the social voice of sports – creating and collaborating on the culture of sports for the next generation of fans. Its vision for making sports bigger than games has led to unmatched engagement. Bleacher Report also provides an industry-leading fan experience on mobile devices through the highly addictive Bleacher Report app Follow the action at bleacherreport.com and through Instagram @BleacherReport.

The Position

The Creative Executive, Development, will be responsible for developing mid-and-long from content for Bleacher Report and external/internal third-party platforms and channels. This role will be responsible for the development of new, primarily unscripted/docuseries, but inclusive of scripted and animated series (and one-offs) for Bleacher Report. Responsibilities will include sourcing new, compelling ideas from relevant outside parties, hearing pitches, managing notes and ultimately taking projects from concept through delivery. It further includes overseeing and working in partnership with B/R’s internal Programming team as well as third party platforms and channels on all relevant creative matters relating to the development of multiple, concurrent projects.  

Requirements

• Must have a track record of success, outstanding creative judgment and taste, and the ability to deftly manage talent and producers under high-pressure conditions

• A reasonable portfolio of content achievements that speak to taste and ability to execute from ideation through delivery  

• A strong knowledge base in and passion for sports and sports storytelling

• Strong rolodex of / relationship with agents, producers, writers and production companies

• Strong relationship skills; collaborating with Programming and Production to achieve consensus and exceptional outcomes

• Critical understanding of social media, data and analytics and how they properly inform the development process

• Great eye for talent; with a strong lean towards emerging and digital first

• Superb communication, presentation, strategic, creative and storytelling skills

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects under tight time constraints

• Must be able to communicate effectively with all levels of management, driving proactive outcomes

• Proactive, tactful problem solver  

• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a content development executive

• BA/BS degree required

Compensation

B/R intends to attract a truly awesome Creative Executive, Development, and is prepared to offer an attractive compensation package including an attractive base salary.

Sr. Creative Designer

FULL TIME

Overview

The University of Miami is among the top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation, and one of the largest private employers in South Florida.

With more than 16,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence and is driven by a powerful purpose to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe.

The University is committed to fostering a culture of belonging, where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to add value.  Through values of Diversity, Integrity, Responsibility, Excellence, Compassion, Creativity, and Teamwork (DIRECCT) the U community works together to create an environment driven by purpose, excellence, community, and service.

The University has been named on Forbes's Best Employers list for two consecutive years, and is the only university in Florida to receive this honor.

Miami Hurricanes Football is seeking a talented, innovative and versatile designer to create visual content for one of the most iconic brands in collegiate athletics. The Sr. Creative Designer supports the recruiting, visual, print and digital initiatives of the program through the design and layout of various creative elements, including but not limited to recruiting graphics, brochures, traditional and digital ads, social media graphics, website graphics, camp materials and official and unofficial visit materials.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Concept, design and produce traditional, digital and video graphic materials for football program.

• Collaborate with communications and digital departments to ensure synergy between all parties.

• Assist digital and communication departments with editing, developing, creating and implementing social media campaigns throughout the year

• Coordinate, design, implement and execute photo shoots for prospective student-athletes

• Help manage the football program’s creative assets.

• Help facilitate the project management for design and animation through work orders

• Work with outside graphic and print vendors when necessary.

• Recruit, train and oversee group of creative/ graphic design interns

• Help develop, implement and manage the football program’s digital brand, ensuring all digital elements have a consistent look and feel, from visual imagery to content tone and cadence.

• Ensure that visual content is delivered to clients at sufficiently high speed and quality.

• Working knowledge of and adherence to all University, ACC and NCAA rules and regulations

• Follow established departmental policies and procedures for procurement of goods and services.

• Ability to work events, nights, weekends and holidays.

• Other duties as assigned by the director of player personnel and/or head football coach.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong attention to detail.

• Ability to work under time constraints and meet assigned deadlines.

• Proficient in the creation of both online and print design.

• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite products, particularly Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator and After Effects

• Exceptional interpersonal, presentation, oral and written communication skills.

Preferred Requirements (Non-essential Requirements):

• Intermediate understanding of photography.

• Expert level knowledge of all social media platforms.

Education Requirements (Essential Requirements):

• Bachelor’s degree required.

Work Experience Requirements (Essential Requirements):

• Three-plus years of increasing graphic design experience

• Portfolio that represents a diverse variety of projects and skill sets

• Experience with content management systems.