Job Title:Brand and Content Director Senior
Requisition Number:RE50049
Working Title:Senior Director, Brand and Content
Department Name:12E00:UKAA - External Operations
Work Location:Lexington, KY
Grade Level:48
Salary Range:$62,941-103,834/year
Type of Position:Staff
Position Time Status :Full-Time
Required Education:BA
Click here for more information about equivalencies Required Related Experience:5 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification:None
Physical Requirements:To be able to lift up to 20 lbs.
Shift:Days but flexibility to travel and willingness to work weekends and evenings.
Job Summary:This position provides strategic leadership and oversight of the Strategic Communications and Creative Services units, ensuring UK Athletics is positioned as a national leader in brand strategy and digital engagement. The role drives department-wide communication efforts, leads branding and NIL education initiatives for student-athletes and staff, and supports revenue generation through coordinated messaging across platforms. Collaborating with internal and external partners, this position champions innovation, consistency, and impact in all aspects of visual and written communications.
This position must comply with NCAA, SEC and University policies, rules and regulations.
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Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? :Yes
Preferred Education/Experience:1. Experience working in NCAA Division I athletics.
2. Demonstrated experience supporting student-athlete branding and NIL education initiatives.
3. Familiarity with tools like INFLCR, Opendorse, or other NIL platforms.
4. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
Deadline to Apply:04/28/2025
Our University Community:We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.