Director of Athletic Communications
University (IL)
Central Region
Administration/Management
Posted/Updated: 03/15/21
Central Region
Administration/Management
Posted/Updated: 03/15/21
Job Summary
Position Summary
To 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.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- 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.
- Oversee all aspects of writing and distribution of news releases.
- Design, write and publish all department publications.
- Oversee maintenance and upkeep of athletics website.
- Manage all athletics social media efforts (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.)
- 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.
- Represent the athletic department and university in a professional manner at various internal and external functions and in working with internal and external constituencies.
- Serve on various university committees as assigned.
- Perform other administrative duties within the department 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.
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