Sr Director/Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Strategic Communications
About The Position
Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics, a Division I and Big Ten Conference member, is seeking a highly qualified candidate to fill the position of Director or Sr. Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Strategic Communications. This position serves as the primary sport contact for the men's basketball program and as well as providing guidance/strategic supervisory staff support for an additional sport. Penn State is looking for a creative, forward-thinking communicator who can find new ways to tell the story of Nittany Lion men's basketball, its players, its people and its moments. This position will be filled at the level of Supervisor or Sr. Supervisor, depending on the final applicant's experience and education. Additional education and/or experience are required for higher-level positions.
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in journalism, public relations or a related field, plus three (3) years of related work experience in communications or public relations, is required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills are required
- Knowledge of NCAA rules and compliance is required
- Considerable initiative, creativity and independence are required
- A genuine passion for storytelling is required
- Must operate a motor vehicle as part of job duties
- Valid driver’s license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check
Nice To Haves
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Premiere, Express, etc.)
- Proficiency in website content management systems
- Proficiency in social media platforms
- Proficiency in StatCrew/NCAA Live Stats
- Experience in photography
- Experience recording and editing video
Responsibilities
- Developing and executing innovative content strategies to grow the men's basketball brand
- Assisting with and leading a show media team in generating feature content, photo, video and other unique coverage for GoPSUsports.com, the official website of Penn State Athletics
- Producing online team record books, news releases and feature stories
- Responding to media requests
- Facilitating social media in line with department goals
- Staffing home and select away events
- Supervising full-time staff and student assistants as well as statistical crews and other event support personnel
- Other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Robust retirement plans
- Substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time
- 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
