Job Description

Simpson College Athletics is seeking a creative, motivated, and collaborative individual to serve as a Creative Content and Digital Engagement Specialist. Supported by the NCAA Division III Pathway to Excellence Grant, this entry-level position will play an important role in enhancing the student-athlete experience and advancing the department’s digital presence through content creation, livestream support, and daily operational assistance

Primary Responsibilities

• Create digital content highlighting student-athletes, teams, and the overall Simpson athletics experience through video, photography, graphics, and social media in support of recruitment and retention efforts

• Assist with department-wide social media management, including content planning, development, posting, and performance tracking.

• Support livestream and in-venue videoboard operations through graphics, video, and run-of-show preparation.

• Assist with day-to-day department operations, including front desk coverage, event support, and student-athlete interaction.

• Help support and mentor undergraduate student workers involved in athletics communications and event coverage.

What You’ll Gain

• Hands-on experience in Division III athletics communications and operations.

• Direct mentorship from full-time athletics communications and athletics administration professionals.

• Opportunities to lead projects and build a professional portfolio in content creation,branding, and digital strategy.

• Professional development opportunities through organizations such as College Sports Communicators (CSC) and the NCAA.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, sports media, marketing, digital media, sport management, or related field.

• Strong communication, organization, and time management skills.

• Experience with social media platforms, content creation, and/or video production.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team-oriented environment.

• Experience working in college athletics, sports information, athletic communications, or a related field is preferred.

• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite.

Application Instructions

Application Instructions

To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references.Samples of creative work via file attachments or a link to an online portfolio are strongly encouraged

This position starts 8/1/2026

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The organization will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION: Applicants for admission and employment, students, parents of students, employees, sources of referral for admission and employment, and all unions or professional organizations holding collective bargaining or professional agreements with Simpson College are hereby notified that this institution does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, veteran or veteran disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected characteristic in admission, access to, treatment or employment in, its programs and activities. Any persons having inquiries concerning Simpson College’s compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI, Title VII, Title IX – Section 504, or Americans with Disabilities Act are directed to contact Director of Human Resources, Simpson College, 701 North C Street, Indianola, Iowa 50125-1299, (515) 961-1511. Persons may also contact the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, regarding the institution’s compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI, Title VII, Title IX – Section 504, or Americans with Disabilities Act.

TITLE IX: Simpson College does not discriminate in its employment practices or in its educational programs or activities on the basis of sex/gender. Simpson College also prohibits retaliation against any person opposing discrimination or participating in any discrimination investigation or complaint process internally or externally. Reports of misconduct, questions regarding Title IX, and concerns about non-compliance should be directed to the Title IX Coordinator. For a complete copy of the policy, more information, or to report an instance of sex or gender-based discrimination, please contact the Title IX Coordinator ( titleix@simpson.edu) and/or the Assistant Secretary of Education within the Office for Civil Rights (OCR)  https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/complaintintro.html 

The College is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community.  To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all candidates being considered for employment. Background checks may include but are not limited to criminal history, national sex offender search, and motor vehicle history. Simpson’s annual security compliance document is available on the  Simpson Security website To comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, you will be required to, upon being made an offer of employment, produce documents that are specified by the federal government to establish your identity and right to work in the United States. These documents must be produced no later than seventy-two (72) hours after beginning paid employment. Questions? Contact the Human Resources department at  employment@simpson.edu

SIMPSON COLLEGE PROMOTES A CLEAR AIR LEARNING AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT. SMOKING IS PROHIBITED ON COLLEGE PROPERTY.