Assistant Director for Athletic Communications

Charleston Southern University•North Charleston, SC

About The Position

The Assistant Director for Athletic Communications assists with publicity for Charleston Southern University’s NCAA Division I intercollegiate sports and helps oversee the athletic department’s website, social media accounts, press releases, and statistical records. Reporting to the Assistant AD for Communications/PR, this position serves as the primary sports information contact for assigned sports and works with media, conference and NCAA staff, coaches, and athletic department personnel. Night and weekend work is required as needed, and travel with teams may be necessary, particularly for postseason events. The position produces written, digital, video, statistical, and graphic content for assigned sports; maintains program records and website content; and coordinates media relations and event communications. It also oversees gameday media operations and staff, including press box and table operations, gameday scripts and public-address reads, and scoreboard operations at select events. The role supervises 30–60 assorted part-time and gameday staff, work-study students, and interns. Other related duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
Excellent computer proficiency, including MS Office: Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.
Ability to work independently and complete assignments within given instructions, routines, and accepted practices.
Self-starter with an outstanding work ethic.

Nice To Haves

One to three years of experience in a related field is strongly preferred.
Experience using Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Write recaps, releases, and other promotional stories for assigned sports.
Distribute news and announcements to local, regional, and national media through digital platforms.
Create social media graphics and gameday and in-game content consistent with University and Athletics strategies and style guidelines.
Produce game programs, record books, media guides, and other printed materials for assigned sports.
Maintain statistical archives and program records, including updating record books for assigned sports.
Travel with teams as necessary, with an emphasis on postseason travel.
Serve as a communications liaison with Big South Conference and NCAA staff.
Act as the designated primary contact for local, regional, and national media outlets for assigned sports.
Coordinate interviews for coaches and staff for assigned sports.
Supervise and approve content posted on program and department social media accounts for assigned sports.
Schedule and produce video content for assigned sports.
Oversee and assist with planning content published on csusports.com, and conduct routine website maintenance and enhancements.
Manage and distribute Live Stats and StatCrew/Genius files for assigned events.
Oversee gameday media staff, including part-time and full-time staff.
Manage the press box and table at select events.
Coordinate gameday scripts and public-address reads with Marketing.
Manage scoreboard operations at select sporting events.
Schedule and manage part-time and full-time gameday staff.
Collaborate on and design published content, promotional materials, and social media graphics for assigned sports.
Perform other related duties incidental to the work described.
Supervise 30–60 assorted part-time and gameday staff, work-study students, and interns.