Responsibilities

• Lead the Conference’s strategic communications, media relations, and storytelling initiatives to advance institutional, athletic, and brand objectives
• Lead media operations and coverage strategy overall and for key events including West Coast Conference Pre-Season Basketball Event, West Coast Conference Basketball Tournament and all Conference Championship Events.
• Integrate available technology platforms to enhance production and distribution methods.
• Assure all front-facing assets – website, online record book, media notes, NCAA selection committee notes, new releases, statistic compilation and feature content are accurate, timely and best espouse the attributes of the West Coast Conference.
• Amplify and pitch the West Coast Conference position as a premier Division I conference on all issues of national collegiate import, particularly those involving men’s basketball.
• Serve as WCC spokesperson, when appropriate.
• Create thought-leadership opportunities for commissioner and campus executives nationally.
• Collaborate with athletic and university communication offices to amplify West Coast Conference and membership news and initiatives.
• Generate innovative exposure for the Conference and its programs through effective media relations including traditional outlets and emerging platforms.
• Monitor and evaluate media exposure, audience engagement, and communications effectiveness through established performance metrics.

• Other duties, including Commissioner-delegated projects and championships support, as assigned.
• Manage Commissioner’s Cup administration and WCC awards process.
• Serve as the Conference’s primary liaison to media rights partners and broadcasters in the development and execution of linear and digital broadcast schedules.
• Ensure institutional compliance with all broadcast media rights agreements and actively seek opportunities to enhance broadcast opportunities.
• Responsible for all West Coast Conference Championship productions.
• Primary liaison for campus and national broadcast managers and talent to enhance promotion of conference teams and student-athletes.
• Oversee and collaborate with the designated sports administrator on the development of Conference television schedules ensuring compliance with scheduling guidelines.
• Manage relationships with independent contractors.
• Conduct site surveys as needed for conference events.
• Ensure conference operations in area of responsibility comply with NCAA and WCC policies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Master’s or advanced/professional degree(s) preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in sports communications or a related field.
• Knowledge of technical broadcasting hardware and software.
• Leadership experience required.

Preferred

• Master’s or advanced/professional degree(s) preferred.
• Experience in intercollegiate athletics is preferred.