Assistant Athletics Communications Director

University of Texas at San Antonio•San Antonio, TX

35d•$46,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Athletics Communications Director provides assistance with planning and implementing communications strategies as they relate to the goals and objectives of UTSA's 17-sport NCAA Division I athletics program. This role serves as primary contact for assigned sports. Responsible for assigned sports' publicity, information and historical archives.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or Sports Management from an accredited institution.
Two (2) years of experience in media relations, athletics communications, or sports information.
This position requires the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure.

Nice To Haves

Microsoft Office; Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Lightroom; Genius and Stat Crew software; Social media platforms (including but not limited to Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram).
Desktop publishing and design/layout skills.

Responsibilities

Knows, understands and complies with policies of the NCAA, American Conference and University of Texas at San Antonio.
Writes effectively with working knowledge of AP Style.
Prepares press releases, game notes and feature articles, and ensure content for assigned sports is maintained and accurate on athletics' website.
Develops and maintains good working relationships with and distribute information to local, regional and national sport-specific media outlets.
Manages social media accounts and display knowledge of latest trends and practices.
Assists with coordination of design and use of graphics for assigned sports.
Develops and maintains good working relationships with staff, coaches and student-athletes.
Thorough knowledge and understanding of terminology and statistics used in intercollegiate sports.
Serves as on-campus media services host for intercollegiate athletics events and coordinate statistical and media coverage for those events.
Manages the digital media guide content, editing and design.
Maintains department archival records and statistical files.
Assists with hosting duties for NCAA championship events.
Assists with game management duties for home events.
Maintains basic knowledge of all sports.
Creates and updates graphics using Adobe Photoshop.
Manages website editing and posting.
Performs other duties as assigned.