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This position is responsible for promoting the philosophy and objectives of the intercollegiate athletics program. This shall include adhering to the principles of the Athletic Department’s Mission Statement, Diversity and Inclusion Mission Statement, Core Values, Policies and Procedures, as well as the rules and regulations of the University, the Pac-12 Conference and the NCAA.

The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are:

As one of 33 U.S. public research institutions belonging to the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU)—and the only member in the Rocky Mountain region—our goal at CU Boulder is to directly affect Colorado communities through collaborative research, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Our faculty, staff, and students work with the broader community to establish outstanding connections that have lasting outcomes—both across Colorado and around the world.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be:

Marketing--

Create and implement marketing plans to increase ticket sales, game attendance and fan experience. Craft promotional messaging for upcoming game or event by working with graphic design team on assets for digital (website, social and emails) and traditional (print, TV, radio, promotional campaigns) and non-traditional advertising, and video-board graphics for gameday. Work with coaching or team staff and Graphic Designer on photo shoots for assigned sports. Develop, coordinate, and implement strategies crafted to increase attendance, ticket sales, and enhance gameday atmosphere. Collaborate with ticket sales team on theme and promotional nights for specific sports, so they can assist in soliciting and cultivating groups to support promotion. Work closely with social team on pushing out creative content to promote upcoming games and help increase engagement on social.

Game Day Presentation--

Manage the gameday operations and in-game entertainment by creating promotions, producing the game script, and coordinating the in-game presentation. Assist in supervision of student interns. Assist the Director of Marketing and marketing staff with the planning, coordination and implementation of all football game day activities and promotions including: Buff Vision. In-game promotions and giveaways. In-venue presentations sponsored by the University and/or the Athletics Department. All other game day related activities. Oversee game entertainment for women’s basketball and an Olympic sport bringing new and fresh elements to customer relations and the in-game fan experience. Identify creative and innovative programs that engage both existing and potential fans, resulting in an entertaining atmosphere that encourages spectator loyalty and support. Write copy and coordinate scripts for in-game and videos for Volleyball and assigned Olympic sports. Develops programming to include video-board content, pyrotechnics and special effects, on-field/court recognition, halftime shows, sponsor activation, in-game promotions, fan contests, and other entertainment elements for Volleyball and an assigned Olympic sports. Game Producer- plans and implements game scripts for Volleyball and assigned Olympic sports which includes communicating the game information and performance cues for Band, Cheer and Dance, Mascots, PA Announcer, DJ, Interns, Buff Vision, and Audio team.

Promotions and Fan Engagement--

Work with assigned sport coaches on promotional concepts and collaborate with the sports information office, ticket office, Buff Club, Buff Vision, and multi-media right's holder to coordinate and implement successful social, in-game promotions, halftime activities and ticket sales efforts and fan engagement. Work with marketing rights holder on fulfillment of game sponsorship and implementation of sponsored promotions. Create programs designed to increase sale of CU Sports Pass and student attendance. Work with designated marketing contact on specific student promotions, take the lead for on-campus engagement. Assist with C-Unit (Student Group) for all ticketed sports and collaborate with leadership team on policies, tickets sales, on-campus marketing and advertising, game atmosphere, special events, research, and communication strategies. Further enhance and cultivate relationships on-campus, resulting in student, faculty, and staff support. Assist the Director of Marketing in supervising student internship programs- hiring, training, and scheduling for gameday. Creating new promotional activities to increase attendance at home events and supporting marketing and promotions functions for all sports.

Administrative--

Assist with sponsorship fulfillment responsibilities related to Buffalo Sports Properties (Learfield Property) and other third-party agreements. Assist with ticket sales campaign coordination related to IMG/Learfield Ticket Solutions and other third-party agreements for all sports. Maintain knowledge of the rules and regulations of the NCAA, Pac 12 Conference, and The University of Colorado. Know, understand, and reinforce commitment to NCAA and Pac 12 rules, and report violations or suspected violations to the Athletics Compliance Department.

Advertising--

Assist in execution, scheduling, creative development, and relationship management of assigned advertising avenues.

What You Should Know:

Availability to work athletic events on the weekend and after 5 pm based on game and events schedule is needed.

All University of Colorado Boulder employees are required to comply with the campus COVID-19 vaccine requirement. New employees must provide proof of vaccination or receive a medical or religious exemption within 30 days of employment.

Please apply by May 9, 2022 for consideration.

What We Require:
Bachelor’s Degree in Sports Marketing/Administration or applicable field. 
One year of experience managing game presentation duties including creating game day scripts & directing in-game entertainment.

What You Will Need:
Excellent interpersonal skills, judgment, initiative and attention to detail.
Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
Strong digital literacy including experience in desktop publishing (PageMaker, PhotoShop, etc.) is ideal.
Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Ability to communicate and interact effectively and respectfully with diverse populations in the department, the University and the community.

What We Would Like You To Have:
Two+ years of collegiate or professional sports promotional/marketing experience. 
Experience developing and implementing promotional activities and events.
Experience in fulfillment of corporate sponsorships.
Experience in creating, preparing and tracking advertising.