Director of Communications and Brand Strategy

University of Arkansas•Little Rock, AR

12h•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible, quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock, we prepare our more than 8,900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission, UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rock's thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and state's growing profile as a regional leader in research, technology transfer, economic development, and job creation. The Director of Communications and Brand Strategy is a twelve month position and will be responsible for assisting the assistant athletics director in planning and organizing all phases of a Division I sports information department as well as leading the department’s marketing efforts. Additionally the incumbent will be the primary contact for women’s basketball. All duties and responsibilities are governed by state, federal and university policy.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
At least two years of experience in sports information or athletic media relations
Knowledge of NCAA, Ohio Valley Conference, and University regulations
Ability to interact in a professional manner with people and present a positive image of the University
Ability to work numerous nights and weekends during the academic year
Ability to travel with select teams
Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism, sports management
Experience with relevant software programs (TAS Software, Adobe InDesign and Photoshop, etc.)

Responsibilities

Act as a liaison between the athletic department and all media outlets
Write and edit news releases, media guides, and game notes
Maintain statistics, records, and photo archives
Manage and edit the UA Little Rock Athletics website
Develop and manage the athletic department's digital marketing efforts and campaigns
Coordinate, alongside External Operations staff, the development, and implementation of marketing campaigns
Collaborate with the University's Office of Communications
Manage athletic department's brand guidelines and strategy, including digital marketing efforts and campaigns
Maintain compliance with all NCAA, Ohio Valley Conference, and institutional regulations
Primary contact for women's basketball and other selected sports
Travel with the women's basketball team as the primary contact
Assist the director in planning and organizing all phases of Division I sports information department
Perform other duties as assigned