Assistant Director of Athletic Communications

University of Pikeville • Pikeville, KY

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About The Position

The University of Pikeville in Pikeville, Kentucky seeks a dynamic and creative Director of Athletic Communications and Digital Media interested in the continued development and growth of the University’s Athletic Media. This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated and accomplished professional to join a progressive athletics team and innovative university environment. The position will manage and oversee all aspects of Athletics Media, in accordance with University of Pikeville, Mid-South Conference, and NAIA regulations. This position must have a commitment to providing quality media coverage of our Athletic programs for fans and students while supporting the direction of the University.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree is required. Master’s degree is preferred.
• Three to five years’ experience is preferred.
• Familiarity with prestosports. Particularly volleyball.
• Previous experience producing live streams for Athletic Events.
• Ability to utilize InDesign and Photoshop.
• Must be familiar with Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel.
• Must have experience working with office equipment, e.g. computer, fax machine, copier, and telephone.
• Must be familiar with conducting research on the Web, as well as creating online travel arrangements.
• Must have excellent communication skills.
• Must be able to travel.
• Understand how to work successfully as a team within all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience managing budgets is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and create graphics for Athletic Department social media releases and websites.
• Manage and maintain department social media accounts, with regular posts.
• Facilitate press releases for upikebears.com and local media outlets.
• Manage and develop the livestream of Athletic events.
• Develop successful and lasting working relationships with local media outlets.
• Ability to reach out to news outlets for the dissemination of UPIKE Athletics news.
• Knowledge of and ability to properly stat all athletic contests.
• Ability to research and maintain stat archives for all athletic teams.
• Develop and maintain biographical information of student athletes and coaches for all athletic teams.
• Oversee graduate assistant coaches, interns, volunteers, and work-study students that are currently or in the future may assist the program in an effort to direct their duties.
• Handle entry and voting for Mid-South and NAIA weekly and yearly award nominations.
• Work to develop creative content for the Athletics Department.
• Facilitate collaborative relationships among coaches, sports medicine, the strength and conditioning staff, and the university departments.
• Regularly attend and participate in department meetings and professional development opportunities.
• Update all necessary documents required by the Athletic Department across various platforms.
• Comply with the University credit card policy.
• Operate university vehicles.
• Complete and maintain all necessary office work.
• Display a committed effort to understanding and promoting the University’s mission.
• Model nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.
• Other Duties as assigned.

Benefits

• UPIKE offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, telemedicine, long term disability, tuition waivers, a 403(b)-retirement plan, and HSA, FSA, & dependent care accounts.
• UPIKE also offers a generous holiday schedule and paid leave program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director