Media Relations Coordinator (Contingent II)

Maryland, USA (On-site)

$46K/yr – $56K/yrEntry Level2+ years expFull time

Posted 5 days ago

Job Summary

Own Bowie State athletics public relations and media relations operations, directing sports information, media outreach, content creation and award processes while coordinating with administrators, coaches and external outlets.

  • Lead multiple sports information operations and maintain statistics.
  • Develop and maintain digital content and relationships with media.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Strong writing skills with working knowledge of Associated Press style. Proven accuracy, thoroughness, timeliness, attention to detail and sense of urgency in meeting responsibilities and established deadlines. Demonstrated excellence in sports journalism, media relations and public relations.
  • Exceptional problem-solving skills, ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, the ability to resolve issues under intense time constraints and the ability to create a functional structure to accommodate multiple events at once. Must have the ability to multi-task and handle multiple projects independently.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills; strong organizational skills with the ability to supervise student workers, volunteers and independent vendors. Excellent leadership skills. Working knowledge of sports and understanding of the sport's rules.
  • Ability to cultivate relationships with local, regional and national media outlets.
  • Proficiency with Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, and website maintenance. Experience managing and creating engaging content for several social media platforms.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective and harmonious work relations with faculty, staff, students and the public, and work effectively with people from a variety of culturally diverse backgrounds
  • Experience with PC platform computers. Experience with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
  • Experience with Stat Crew statistical software (softball, tennis, golf) and NCAA Live Stats (Genius) Software (football, volleyball, basketball) is strongly preferred.
  • Experience with Adobe InDesign and Adobe Photoshop is strongly preferred.
  • Experience with the SIDEARM web platform is preferred.

Requirements

  • Bachelor Degree required.
  • Public Relations, Marketing or related field and a minimum of 2-3 years related experience required in intercollegiate sports information / athletics media relations / university media relations / public relations / communications is required.

Preferred

  • Experience with Stat Crew statistical software (softball, tennis, golf) and NCAA Live Stats (Genius) Software (football, volleyball, basketball) is strongly preferred.
  • Experience with Adobe InDesign and Adobe Photoshop is strongly preferred.
  • Experience with the SIDEARM web platform is preferred.

Benefits

  • Benefits include medical, dental, prescription, long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment insurance and life insurance; paid time for paid sick leave and annual leave; 10 paid holidays per year, tuition remission and supplemental retirement.
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Bowie State University is building a bold future on a proud heritage. Founded in 1865, Bowie State is the oldest Historically Black College/University in Maryland and one of the ten oldest in the country. It is also a diverse university whose more than 6,100 students, along with faculty and staff, come from many ethnic backgrounds. In addition to its 23 undergraduate majors, Bowie State offers 35 master's, doctoral, and advanced certification programs. As a member institution of the University System of Maryland, Bowie State upholds the System’s mission of providing high-caliber, accessible, and affordable educational opportunities. Bowie State is in the midst of one of the nation's most exciting metropolitan areas, within easy reach of Washington, DC, and Baltimore. At the same time, it boasts a pastoral campus that is both serene and beautiful. With seven residence halls, the University is a hub of 24/7 undergraduate life, yet it also offers convenient evening classes and online courses to serve employed professionals seeking to move ahead in their careers.

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$46K/yr – $56K/yr

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Media Relations Coordinator (Contingent II)

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