PG Basketball Intern/Director of Creative Content at Hargrave Military Academy in Chatham, Virginia

Job Description:

PG Basketball Intern/Director of Creative Media Content

Location:
Hargrave Military Academy
200 Military Drive
Chatham, Virginia 24531

Department:
Postgraduate Basketball

Required Qualifications:
-Knowledge and skill in athletic post production, web, Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
-Knowledge of social media platforms (Twitter/X, Instagram, Facebook, etc.)
-Knowledge of the nuances of intercollegiate athletics (particularly Mens Basketball)
-Ability to work evenings and weekends
-Ability to produce video content through the Adobe Creative Suite
-Ability to work in a fast paced environment while managing several projects at one time
-Skill in graphic design/software in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
Preferred Qualifications:
-Knowledge of Google Apps for Education (Docs, Sheets, Slides, etc.) and AfterEffects
-Photography experience

Job Description/Duties:
This position is responsible for creating and developing graphics and content to support the Hargrave PG Basketball program. Creative pieces will have a heavy emphasis on recruiting and overall program support, accomplishments, and brand strategy.
Job duties include but are not limited to:
-Create and develop graphics/content with Photoshop and Premiere Pro for recruiting, presentations, social media, in-game content, and brand management
-Responsible for creative content and direction for PG Basketball digital media and print materials
-Assist the coaching staff with presentations for program and community relations
-Work with the coaching staff in idea development, creation, and production of graphics/videos and affiliated materials for the Hargrave PG Basketball program
Additional responsibilities include:
-Upholding Academy/departmental brand standards with produced content
-Overseeing production of jobs to ensure quality standards are met
-Developing working relationships with outside vendors such as printers, sign/banner manufacturers, graphic reproduction companies, multi-media suppliers, etc.
-Other duties as assigned by the PG Basketball Program Director/Head Coach

Job Open Date:
5/13/2024
(Open Until Filled)
Job Start Date:
Negotiable but no later than 8/1/24

Salary/Benefits:
-$12,000 stipend
-On-campus housing and on-campus meals included
-Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance

Why work at Hargrave Military Academy?
-The standard of military prep schools since 1909
-Rich basketball history consisting of:
-29 NBA players since 1998
-Over 100 D1 athletes in the past decade
-Outstanding professional network containing over 20 active D1 Mens Basketball
coaches including 4 active Head Coaches: Kevin Keatts (NC State), A.W.
Hamilton (Eastern Kentucky), Mark Byington (Vanderbilt), and Takayo Siddle
(UNC Wilmington)
-Family environment; opportunity to work alongside like-minded and driven individuals
-Structured daily schedule
-Extended Thanksgiving, Christmas, and spring breaks!

Quick Links:
https://hargrave.edu/athletics/postgraduate-basketball/pgbb-team-alumni/
https://hargrave.edu/athletics/
https://hargrave.edu/

Applicant Documents:
Required:
-Resume
-Professional References
Optional but preferred:
-Media File
-Portfolio

For questions, please contact:
Ben Veshi (Head Postgraduate Basketball Coach/Program Director)
veshib@hargrave.edu
@HargravePGHoops on X (Twitter)

Jonathan Mebane (Assistant Postgraduate Basketball Coach)
jon.mebane@hargrave.edu
(919) 608-7362 (Cell)
@jmeb22 on X (Twitter)