Director of Social Media, Men's Basketball and Penn State Athletics
EXPIRED

Penn State University

University Park, PA

Posted Date: Jul 02, 2024

Expired Date: Sep 17, 2024

QUALIFICATION

  • Salary Expectation
    $46,400-$74,000/yr
  • Years of Experience
    1+ Years
  • Work Type
    Full-time

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Athletic Director
Conference
Big Ten (DI)
About the Job
Job Description

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics is seeking a Director of Social Media for Men's Basketball and Penn State Athletics. This position will be in charge of expanding the reach of the men's basketball programs' social media presence while working as an additional social media resource for the Penn State Athletics Department as a whole. This role directly manages the men's basketball program's social media platforms (X, Instagram, Facebook) while also sharing the managerial duties for Penn State Athletics social media platforms (X, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok) through idea generation, idea execution and education as appropriate. This role will also take the lead on sponsorship social content for Penn State Athletics working directly with our MMR partner, Playfly. This position also supports additional men's basketball initiatives related to recruiting, operational and administrative needs.

This position requires aBachelor'sdegree or higher plus one yearofrelevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Proficient experience and demonstrated knowledge in social media content creation and execution, Adobe Creative Suite, photography, videography and digital engagement strategies are required.The successful candidate will have experience in project management from ideation to completion, as well as producing content under tight deadlines.

This position will require successful completion of standard background checks.

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion inall ofits forms.We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusive excellence that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusive excellence as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.

Department History

Penn State University Communications 2026–2027

Person Role

Greg Kincaid

Associate AD for Strategic & Football Communications (FB, MBB (Interim))

John Hanna

Senior Director of Strategic Communications & Digital Strategy (MHKY, MGOLF, WGOLF)

Mark Selders

Director of Photography & Digital Projects

Julia Beretta

Associate Director of Strategic Communications & Digital Strategy (WBB, FB)

Matt Jackson

Associate Director of Strategic Communications (WVB, MVB)

Paul Marboe

Associate Director of Football Communications (FB, BASE, S&D)

Patrick Donghia

Adviser / Consultant

Isaiah Arpino

Senior Director of Creative Design

Penn State University Marketing 2026–2027

Person Role

Dana Crouse

Assistant AD for Marketing and Fan Experience (FB, WREST)

Omar Easy

Assistant AD for the Brand Academy

Brad Frandsen

Director of Football Creative Content

Danielle Ryan

Director of Marketing and Fan Experience (MBB, MSOC, FH, SB, Community Engagement)

Blake Yunker

Assistant Video Director

Amelia Drexford

Associate Director of the Brand Academy

Nik Romero

Assistant Director of Marketing and Fan Experience (WVB, WGYM, MGYM, MVB)

Jake Szczecina

Video Coordinator

Penn State University Communications 2025–2026

Person Role

Kristina Petersen

Senior Associate AD for Strategic Communications

John Hanna

Senior Director of Strategic Communications & Digital Strategy

Matt Jackson

Associate Director of Strategic Communications

Nick Whitley

Associate Director of Strategic Communications & Digital Strategy

Patrick Donghia

Adviser / Consultant

Andrew Fostvelt

Assistant Director of Strategic Communications

Eric Harkins

Assistant Director of Strategic Communications

Matt Jensen

Assistant Director of Strategic Communications

Penn State University Marketing 2025–2026

Person Role

Leah Beasley

Deputy AD for Strategic Engagement and Brand Advancement

Dana Crouse

Assistant AD for Marketing and Fan Experience

Danielle Ryan

Director of Marketing and Fan Experience

Andrew Fostvelt

Assistant Director of Strategic Communications

Nik Romero

Assistant Director of Marketing and Fan Experience

Emily Sashko

Assistant Director of Marketing and Fan Experience

Tyler Schell

Assistant Director of Marketing and Fan Experience

Jake Szczecina

Video Coordinator

Penn State University Communications 2024–2025

Person Role

Kristina Petersen

Senior Associate AD for Strategic Communications (Football Comms - James Franklin)

Greg Kincaid

Assistant AD for Football Communications and Content

Gabrielle Yanniello

Director of Social Media (Athletics, WBB)

Chelsea Vielhauer

Associate Director of Strategic Communications

Julia Beretta

Assistant Director of Strategic Communications

Aaron Gaberman

Assistant Director of Communications (Women's Hockey, Men's Lacrosse)

Matt Rudisill

Assistant Director of Strategic Communications (Men's & Women's Cross Country/Track & Field, Women's Gymnastics, Men's Basketball (secondary), Football (secondary))

Nick Whitley

Assistant Director of Strategic Communications (Women's Soccer, Softball, Men's Basketball (secondary))

Penn State University Marketing 2024–2025

Person Role

Dana Crouse

Assistant AD for Marketing and Fan Experience (Football, Men's Hockey, Wrestling, Men's Tennis and Women's Tennis)

Sarah Higgins

Assistant AD for Creative Content and Branding

Rebecca Plescia

Director of Marketing and Fan Experience (Men's Basketball, Baseball, Men's Soccer, Swimming & Diving, Student Engagement)

Danielle Ryan

Director of Marketing and Fan Experience (Women's Basketball, Field Hockey, Women's Lacrosse, Men's Volleyball, Fencing, Community Engagement, Block Party)

Emily Sashko

Assistant Director of Marketing and Fan Experience (Women's Volleyball, Women's Gymnastics, Men's Gymnastics, Softball, Cross Country, Track & Field)

Tyler Schell

Assistant Director of Marketing and Fan Experience (Women's Soccer, Women's Hockey, Men's Lacrosse, Men's Golf, Women's Golf)

Morgyn Seigfried

General Manager for Playfly Max

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