Assistant Director of Athletics for Communications & Creative Content

Gannon University•Erie, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Director of Athletics for Communications and Creative Content will serve as the lead media contact for Gannon Athletics. This position will strategically promote the success and commitment to excellence of Gannon Athletics student-athletes, teams, and the University externally and internally across multiple platforms, including social media and websites. The successful individual will be responsible for developing a strategic vision and implementing a plan for digital content creation (graphics, videos, photos), written content (game notes, news releases, and feature stories), and in-game management activities (livestreaming, statistics, photography, etcetera). The successful candidate will manage in-game sports information and strategically develop initiatives and strategies to elevate the student-athletes, coaches, staff, and department. The position will collaborate daily with other External Relations Units – including Assistant Director of Athletics for External Relations, University Marketing, University Communications, and University Creative Services – to manage the brand of the programs and the department.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
Three to five years of prior experience in collegiate or professional athletic media relations and content creation.
Solid understanding of sports and sports statistics.
Knowledge of NCAA, PSAC, and Title IX requirements.
Ability to organize, prioritize, and schedule work assignments.
Experience managing social media accounts.
Ability to develop creative content.
Basic photography and videography skills.
Mastery of computer skills including Microsoft Office, web development and maintenance software, Adobe InDesign, Final Cut Pro, Social media (Twitter, Facebook, etc.), Adobe Photoshop, and Statcrew & NCAA LiveStats software.
Knowledge of editorial and publication processes, systems, and procedures.
Strong written composition and editorial skills.
A valid driver’s license in good standing.
No suspensions on the Motor Vehicle Record for 5 years prior to being hired.
Ability to adapt to flexible work schedules due to the high volume/sport season schedules.
Experience and knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.
Exceptional customer service skills.
Ability to deal with stressful and changing situations.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Experience designing/editing media guides and/or game programs in an intercollegiate sports information environment.

Responsibilities

Serve as the lead media contact for Gannon Athletics.
Strategically promote Gannon Athletics student-athletes, teams, and the University externally and internally across multiple platforms.
Develop a strategic vision and implement a plan for digital content creation (graphics, videos, photos).
Create written content including game notes, news releases, and feature stories.
Manage in-game activities such as livestreaming, statistics, and photography.
Manage in-game sports information.
Develop initiatives and strategies to elevate student-athletes, coaches, staff, and the department.
Collaborate with other External Relations Units to manage the brand of the programs and the department.
Supervise full-time staff members and student workers.
Generate creative content (i.e., graphics, motion graphics, videos, photos) and implement a content strategy.
Work with members of the media and pitch stories.
Create content on deadlines.
Conduct media training with coaches and student-athletes and advise in interactions with the media.
Support and promote the University’s Mission.