Assistant Athletics Director for Communications
About The Position
The Assistant Athletics Director for Communications is responsible for directing the production of media guides, game programs, and daily press releases. This role aims to attract national and regional media attention, encourage game day coverage, and improve media relations, acting as a liaison between the University and the media/public. Additionally, the position directs day-to-day office operations and administers programs to enhance the University's communication efforts. The role also involves revising and correcting written work as the chief editor for various publications and managing incoming calls to respond to inquiries and resolve problems.
Requirements
- Requires a relevant Bachelor's Degree.
- Requires a minimum of 2 years of experience managing media communications and reporting sports information.
- Excellent communication and computer skills including word processing and desktop publishing capabilities.
- Knowledge of intercollegiate athletics, statistics, related NCAA rules and regulations and news media is necessary.
Nice To Haves
- Prefer four years of experience.
Responsibilities
- Direct the production of media guides, game programs and daily press releases.
- Attract national and regional media attention while encouraging game day coverage and improving media relations.
- Act as a liaison between the University and the media/public.
- Direct the day-to-day office operations and administer programs to improve the University's communication effort.
- Revise and correct written work while acting as the chief editor for various publications.
- Manage incoming calls for the purpose of responding to inquiries and resolving problems.
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- short and long-term disability
- life insurance
- paid leave of absences including time off for illness, vacation, and maternity or paternity leave
- tuition remission
- state retirement systems
- alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions
- deferred compensation programs (403(b) and 457(b))
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
