Director of Athletic Communications

  University (IL)
  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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