Director of Athletic Communications

This position has been filled - Job#: 453378978

Job Summary

Position Summary

• Oversee all aspects of a model athletic communications department as it relates to the promotion and publicizing of the university's 22-sport program, including the dissemination of information to local, regional, national and hometown media outlets.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Demonstrate respect for the Catholic and Franciscan values of the university.
• Demonstrate the ability to relate effectively to student-athletes, coaches, staff, administration and the university community.
• Participate in and promote a culture of continuing quality improvement.
• Manage all aspects of media relations for athletics, including coordination of interview requests from varied media outlets.
• Oversee all aspects of writing and distribution of news releases.
• Design, write and publish all department media guides and publications.
• Oversee maintenance and upkeep of athletics website.
• Manage all athletics social media efforts.
• Prepare game notes for certain home sporting events.
• Prepare and disseminate all statistical information required by conference, regional and national affiliations for all sports.
• Provide necessary information as it relates to nomination of athletes and coaches for conference, regional and national awards.
• Maintain archive of all athletic programs, including newspaper articles and statistics.
• Hire and supervise all student workers within the athletic communications department.
• Oversee all aspects of budget preparation and management.
• Represent the athletic department and university in a professional manner at various internal and external functions.
• Serve on various university committees as assigned.
• Must be able to work nights, weekends and holidays.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications or related field.
• Three years of experience in an athletic communications-related setting.
• Strong writing, interpersonal and communication skills.
• General knowledge of computers, statistical software and desktop publishing.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the position.
• Ability and willingness to work nights, weekends and holidays.
• Willingness to support the Catholic and Franciscan values of the University.

Preferred Requirements

• Master's degree in journalism, communications or related field.
• Website and graphic design experience.
• Knowledge of StatCrew and/or DakStats and Adobe Creative Suite software.
• Strong photographic skills.

Physical Requirements of Position

• Work is performed in both an office setting and at athletic arenas with moderate exposure to varying weather conditions.
• Substantial time is spent working on a computer.
• Requires the following physical activities: sitting, walking, bending, stooping, finger dexterity, repetitive motions, talking, hearing and visual acuity.
• Some travel may be required.
• Hours of work include some nights, weekends and may include working up to 12 hours a day.