Communications & Marketing Specialist II
About The Position
The Communications & Marketing Specialist II will serve as a multi-faceted communications professional, executing high-profile media relations as well as social media strategy, messaging, and communications for assigned sports. This position will create content, write releases (game recaps, previews, features), produce publications (media guides, record books, game notes, game and match programs), maintain all website content and historical records, and oversee press row/press box operations for assigned programs. Handle all media and interview requests locally and nationally, as well as managing social and emerging media. This individual will also supervise student workers and coordinate the day-to-day communications, media relations, and digital media for any other assigned sports.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, or a related field and two (2) years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Nice To Haves
- 3-5 years of experience in communications, web production or a related field.
- Experience working in media relations, creative communications or creative services at a NCAA Division I program or in professional sports.
- Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.
- Proficient in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Dreamweaver.
- Experience with SIDEARM platforms, Adobe Premier and StatCrew statistical software.
- Effective oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to travel and work nights, weekends and holidays.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary communications contact for sports as assigned; generate written, oral and visual content; arrange interviews for coaches, student-athletes and staff with local, regional, national and digital media.
- Write news and feature material on athletic department personnel.
- Manage game operations, produce digital and printed publications, gather and disseminate statistical data, and maintain historical information.
- Serve as media coordinator for conference and NCAA events hosted by athletic department.
- Collaborate with marketing department to manage and create content for all social media efforts for assigned sports.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
