Athletics Communications Manager
About The Position
The Athletics Communication Manager assists with developing and supervising the execution of communication programs and may supervise personnel and/or other resources in support of athletics communication goals. This role involves managing the day-to-day operations of the athletics communication unit, planning, writing, and editing content for various stakeholders, and developing communication materials through multiple mediums. The position also assists with planning and directing unit programs and projects, identifying and implementing new operational policies, compiling and distributing statistics, and fulfilling communication and reporting requirements with the NCAA, WIAC, and intercollegiate opponents. Additionally, the role involves assisting in recruiting, training, and managing student staff.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required
- Two years’ experience in intercollegiate athletic communications/sports information
- Experience with Microsoft Office, InDesign, Adobe Creative Suite applications, Sidearm or Presto web platforms, NCAA LiveStats, Stat Crew, Automated Scorebook and various social media platforms
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Knowledge base of the playing and statistical rules for UWRF’s 20 varsity intercollegiate sports
- Ability to meet deadlines and work nights/weekends
- Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree preferred
- Degree in communications, journalism, sports management or related field preferred
Responsibilities
- Assist with managing the day-to-day operations of the athletics communication unit to align with strategic initiatives and to meet established objectives
- Assist with planning, writing, and editing content for various internal and external stakeholders, including press releases, game stories, game previews and feature stories
- Assist with developing, implementing, and delivering communication materials through various mediums to designated audiences, including the athletic department website, livestream broadcast, social media and printed materials
- Assist with planning and directing unit programs and/or projects to ensure adherence to deadlines and budgets
- Assist with identifying, proposing, and implementing new or revised operational policies and procedures
- Assist in compiling, distributing, and archiving statistics
- Assist with communication and reporting requirements with the NCAA, WIAC and intercollegiate opponents
- Assist in recruiting, training and managing student staff
- Plans and directs unit programs and/or projects to ensure adherence to deadlines and budgets
- Plans, writes, and edits content for various internal and external stakeholders
- Develops, implements, and delivers communication materials through various mediums to designated audiences
- Manages the day-to-day operational unit plans to align with strategic initiatives and to meet established objectives
- Identifies, proposes, and implements new or revised unit operational policies and procedures
Benefits
- exceptionally low-cost comprehensive health, dental and vision benefits
- employer match of Wisconsin Retirement System contributions of 7.20%
- an attractive amount of paid leave per year in addition to paid sick leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
