Associate Director of Athletic Communications

Angelo State University • San Angelo, TX

51d • $45,000 - $50,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision of the Director of Athletics and the Director of Athletic Communications, this position assists in developing, coordinating, and implementing a comprehensive communications program that effectively promotes ASU Athletics and its programs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degrees from a regionally accredited university or college in journalism, communications, marketing, public relations, advertising, or a closely related field is required.
• Three years of experience in sports information, communications, marketing or public relations is required.
• Knowledge of: Communications, journalism, and web, news, and feature writing principles.
• Knowledge of: Media relations, including print, broadcast, and web communication strategies.
• Knowledge of: Sports and athletic programs, including basic sports statistical applications.
• Knowledge of: Common marketing, advertising, and promotional principles and strategies.
• Skill in: Adobe Creative Suite programs, including Photoshop, InDesign, After Effects, and Premiere Pro.
• Skill in: Writing, editing, and producing content for a variety of media platforms.
• Skill in: Serving as primary or secondary media contact for football.
• Ability to: Promote ASU Athletics through multiple media, marketing, public relations, and promotional strategies.
• Ability to: Work effectively with a wide range of individuals, including media representatives, coaches, faculty, athletes, and staff.
• Ability to: Communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to: Manage media staff and activities in compliance with university policies, procedures, and best practices.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in sports marketing is a plus, though it is not required.
• Master's degree from a regionally accredited university or college in a related field is preferred.
• Five years of experience in sports information, communications, marketing or public relations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promotes ASU athletics programs-including student-athletes, coaches, and teams-through diverse media, advertising, promotional, public relations, and marketing strategies.
• Assists in maintaining and updating the angelosports.com website with timely and accurate content such as game recaps, features, announcements, and news releases.
• Compiles and maintains statistical and historical data on individual athletes and teams; prepares reports and submissions for the NCAA and Lone Star Conference (LSC).
• Oversees sports media relations strategies and provides direction to the Assistant Director of Athletic Communications as well as graduate and student assistants.
• Fosters positive relationships with media by coordinating coverage and appearances for coaches and student-athletes with local, state, and national news outlets.
• Assists with game-day operations and management, including event setup, statistical reporting to meet NCAA and LSC requirements, and coordination of press box and media area activities.
• Ensures compliance with all NCAA, LSC, Angelo State University, and Texas Tech University System policies, rules, and regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Industry: Educational Services
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees