Creative Services Assistant

CLASSIFICATION TITLE: Sports Information Professional I

UNION CODE: R09

FT/PT: Full-time   

PAY PLAN: 12-month   

WORKPLACE TYPE: On-site (work in-person at business location)

ANTICIPATED HIRING RANGE: Step 1 $4,570 - Step 4 $4,850

• However, offer amount will be commensurate with candidate’s experience, education, skills, and training.

CSU CLASSIFICATION SALARY RANGE: Step 1 $4,570 – Step 20 $6,658

PAY BASIS: Monthly  

BENEFITS: CSUB offers a best-in-class benefit package for eligible employees that includes an array of medical plans, choice of dental plans, vision coverage, retirement participation in CalPERS, CSU tuition waiver, up to 24 vacation days per year, sick leave with unlimited accrual, 15 paid holidays per year and more!  See our benefits website for additional information.

CANDIDATES ELIGIBLE TO APPLY: Open to all qualified applicants

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT:

FOR PRIORITY CONSIDERATION, applications must be received by August 5, 2026; however, the position will remain open until filled.

POSITION PURPOSE: The Department of Athletics services the entire community and its alumni. It is responsible for creating an institutional culture that is supportive of students. The department provides leadership in the development of services and programs that enrich student life, extend, enhance the academic experience, and contribute to an environment that encourages personal growth and development.

Under the direct to general supervision of the Associate Athletics Director for Marketing & Fan Engagement, and with daily lead direction from the Creative Services Lead, the Creative Services Assistant performs entry-level professional work in support of the Athletics department's creative services and communications functions. The incumbent assists with the creation and production of multimedia content, including graphic design, photography, videography, social media content, and digital communications that promote CSUB Athletics, its student-athletes, coaches, and programs. The position supports game-day and special event coverage, maintains digital media assets, collaborates with Athletics staff on established communication and marketing initiatives, and ensures creative materials are consistent with department branding standards.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Roadrunner Athletics Multimedia Content Creation

• Assist with creating graphic design materials for social media, schedules, game-day promotions, final scores, recruiting materials, and department-wide marketing initiatives using established Athletics branding standards.
• Assist with the development and production of creative content and season-long visual campaigns for assigned sport programs.
• Produce digital graphics and multimedia assets that support Athletics communications, marketing, fan engagement, and recruiting efforts under daily direction of the Creative Services Lead.
• Maintain consistency with CSUB Athletics visual identity, branding guidelines, and graphic standards across assigned projects.
• Capture high-quality photo and video content at practices, home and away competitions, community events, and special Athletics functions using professional digital cameras, lenses, lighting, and audio equipment.
• Edit and produce highlight videos, promotional videos, student-athlete and coach interviews, and other digital content for Athletics communications channels using industry-standard photo, video, and graphic design software.
• Organize, label, and maintain digital photo and video archives to ensure accessibility and preservation of Athletics media assets.
• Provide creative content support for special events, fan engagement activities, recruiting initiatives, Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) related creative requests (as applicable), and additional department priorities as requested.
• Travel with assigned teams, as needed, to provide photography, videography, and creative content support during competitions and special events.

Social Media Support  

• Create and schedule platform-specific content for Instagram, X, Facebook, TikTok, and other approved social media platforms.
• Assist with live game coverage by capturing and posting real-time scores, highlights, photos, and other real-time event content during athletic competitions.
• Assist with developing and maintaining engaging social media content calendars in collaboratio