Director Of Athletics Communications

Job Summary:

The Director of Athletics Communications will oversee all athletics communications including but not limited to; media relations, public relations and internal/external communications. This will include content dissemination and strategic development across all platforms; social media, digital, print, external news platforms and CSSSaints.com. They will oversee day-to-day operations of the athletics communications department, including student-employees, announcers, scorekeepers and statisticians during athletic competitions

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Create and disseminate all press releases

• Create and update all game programs

• Responsible for visualizing ideas and establish marketing, social media and production schedules to deliver successful, engaging content across multiple social media platforms

• Fill out Season Preview Forms according to MIAC and other third-party organizations

• Oversee the creation and dissemination of hometown email lists

• Provide other college departments with athletic images and information when needed

• Responsible for determining and publishing weekly Performers of the Week

• Create and annually update online record books

• Gather current and historical information for every team

• Serve as primary media contact for athletic department

• Supervise Work-Study Workers, statistical staff, photographers, announcers and other athletics communications staff on game days

• Responsible for assigning Public address at all home contests

• Responsible for assigning and managing all table or press box workers for all home events

• Create, keep & archive department photographic and statistical record filing systems

• Take individual headshots of every athlete annually

• Organize team photos of every team annually

• Supervise student photographers

• Video Records

• Creates and coordinates live web streaming of College athletics events

• Manages vendor or creates video portal to broadcast live contests

• Archive broadcasts

• Creates graphical elements to enhance web casts

• Special Events Coordinator

• Chair of Athletics Hall of Fame and Saints Sports Awards Ceremonies

• Coordinate annual Hall of Fame Induction ceremony

• Provide support for individual team needs

• Work with CSS MarComm to create publications include producing the various fundraising and marketing materials

• As part of the senior leadership team, develop strategies that raise brand awareness, increase fan and alumni engagement

• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree plus 3 years of related experience; OR, an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Previous experience in sports communications, journalism, marketing or similar. Familiarity with appropriate software including Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Word, Excel, etc.), StatCrew software, SIDEARM, Final Cut Pro or equivalent video editing software and Microsoft Office Suite. Proficiency with graphic design and all social media platforms. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Creative and proficient with technology. Must be detail-oriented, have the ability to meet tight deadlines and delegate responsibilities.

Preferred Qualifications: Excellent written and oral communication skills, as well as exceptional critical listening and thinking skills. Previous experience with digital video streaming. Video editing and/or motion graphics software. Ability to respond to unanticipated situations and shift priorities at a moment's notice.

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