Digital Content Specialist

About SIDEARM Sports

The team at SIDEARM provides the technology platform that powers the official websites, mobile apps, statistical integration, live audio and video streaming, and e-commerce platforms of more than 1,600 collegiate athletic partners across the nation.

We're a passionate mix of technologists, creatives, and strategists that care deeply about the products we create, and the people we create them for. We stand at the intersection of sports and technology, and are constantly innovating and evolving our products to deeply integrate the industries and provide exceptional products for our partners and their fans. Our team embraces a casual and collaborative work environment that moves at a rapid pace, where all team members are deeply involved in the success of our products and services.

We're fortunate enough to be trusted by some of the biggest brands in the industry, including 300 NCAA Division I programs, and over 55 of the 65 Power 5 athletic departments. We are proud that the work we do is experienced by millions of sports fans each year.

We are actively accepting applications for a Digital Content Specialist to join our Partner Success team.  In this unique role, you will design and develop custom digital experiences to support and collaborate with our Power 5 and Division I partners.

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop digital experiences that adhere to our schools & sponsors specific brand needs, using design tools such as Figma and Adobe Creative Suite, as well as front-end development languages such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Vue, and jQuery.

• Collaborate with the Partner Success team, Learfield properties, and schools to execute digital strategies and fan experiences.

• Serve as a SIDEARM Sports product expert, regarding the SIDEARM CMS, products, and features to assist our partner's on-campus digital team, in effectively utilizing the wide range of tools available to them within the SIDEARM platform.

• Manage multiple projects at one time.

• Conduct quality assurance checks to ensure proper functionality of pages.

• Effectively set and maintain timelines for each respective project.

• Set clear expectations with partners on content needed from their end and what exactly you will be delivering and when.

• Effectively train the partners on how to maintain and manage the completed digital experiences.

Our Ideal candidate:

You are versatile. You have the unique ability to not only design custom web experiences but also build them using modern web languages.

You are creative.  You thrive in bringing digital experiences to life. You are always looking for new ways to engage users through modern, vibrant design, combined with an incredible user experience. You stay on top of industry trends and can tell the school's story through your work. You are comfortable wearing both developer and designer hats.

You are a communicator.  You will work directly with the Director of Digital at each school as well as an internal digital liaison. You will stay connected with Partner Success contacts at each school and consistently and effectively communicate progress and status, ensuring everyone is on the same page, regarding execution of projects and timeline.

You are accountable. SIDEARM is a team of various talents and responsibilities, all working together to build products that connect with our Partners and fans. Every member of our team works cohesively to solve problems.

You enjoy learning.  We are a technology-focused organization that is constantly evolving our products, services, and work processes, to better serve our partners.

You are detail oriented. Details matter. You are skilled at ensuring every aspect of the project is perfectly executed.

You are a steward of diversity, equity, and inclusion. You are committed to creating a respectful workplace environment. You are someone who embodies the mission of SIDEARM, in creating a culture that is inclusive and respectful, allowing everyone to bring their authentic self to work.

Minimum Requirements:

• Strong portfolio of complete web designs and exceptional execution

• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, front-end development languages and prototyping software such as Figma

• Familiar with Git or other source code versioning tools

• Detail oriented with great debugging and troubleshooting skills

• Understanding of accessibility, including HTML, ARIA, and WCAG 2.1

• 2+ of design and development experience

• Advanced understanding of HTML and CSS

• General understanding of JavaScript

• Exposure to responsive design techniques

We'll be extra impressed if you have:

• Experience with any modern frontend JavaScript framework, Vue/Angular/React/Knockout

• Experience with LESS, SCSS or CSS preprocessors

• Exposure to cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, etc.)

Pay Transparency

The approximate base pay range for this position is $70,000 to $75,000. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Individuals may also be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and/or sales compensation. Actual compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills, and experience as well as geographic location.