Assistant Director of Athletic Communications

UVA Health•Charlottesville, VA

2d•$50,000 - $55,000•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Virginia is a highly competitive Division I program committed to academic and athletic excellence. The Department of Athletics at the University of Virginia is now accepting applications for the position of Assistant Director of Athletic Communications. The Assistant Director of Athletic Communications position exists to provide support for the athletics communications, media relations, storytelling, and branding needs of the Athletics Department and assigned sport programs. The position will be the primary contact for baseball and volleyball. In addition to general communications and media relations provided for sport programs, the position is responsible for supporting assigned programs in image and brand building to positively impact and elevate the Virginia Athletics brand. This position will also develop and execute long-term strategic digital communications for assigned programs. The position will oversee the creation of graphics, photography assets and video projects for both content creation and branding purposes on digital platforms and social media channels.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree required, preferably with a major/minor in English, journalism or communications.
2 years related experience.
Knowledge of sports programs (baseball and volleyball) with the ability to prepare written reports on sport programs so that they are grammatically correct and of professional quality.
Demonstrated knowledge of graphics design, photography, videography, digital editing, desktop publishing, social media, and the operation of statistical computer programs.
Ability to convey information, and/or plans clearly in written format.
Ability to demonstrate strong interpersonal skills in interactions with all UVA and Athletics Department staff, outside community including fans, visitors, the press, prospective students, parents, and other constituencies.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to supervise student workers.
Ability to present a professional demeanor and maintain confidentiality while delivering a high level of internal and external customer service.
Some knowledge of computers and software: Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, social media applications, and statistical programs.

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree.
5+ years of related experience in athletics communications.
Experience with Division I level baseball and volleyball and other Olympic sports.
Familiarity with NCAA and ACC rules and regulations, graphics design, photography and videography.
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite applications, social media applications, and Genius statistical programs.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary contact for baseball and volleyball.
Provide exemplary customer service to internal and external constituencies.
Plan and direct the communication of information through news releases, photography, creative video, social media outlets, other electronic means and personal contact.
Work with media representatives at the local, state and national level.
Manage events.
Supervise student assistants.
Create, design and write creative content (digital and print) for assigned sports.
Develop and execute long-term strategic digital communications for assigned programs.
Oversee the creation of graphics, photography assets and video projects for both content creation and branding purposes on digital platforms and social media channels.