Responsibilities

• Responsibilities will include serving as the primary communications contact for assigned sports, as well as serving as a secondary contact for the other intercollegiate athletic teams.
• The successful candidate will work under the Director of Sports Information and help with the supervision of student assistants.
• The candidate must have strong knowledge of social media platforms, and the candidate will assist with managing, creating and strategizing creative digital content for the department’s social media channels, as well as having writing and video editing skills and knowledge of InDesign, Photoshop, Microsoft Office and Stat Crew.
• Additional duties include but are not limited to: writing features and press releases; record keeping and tracking statistics; participating in some public address, radio, and/or video work; assisting with any media request for coaches and student-athletes; and other projects and duties as assigned.
• The successful candidate(s) will ensure compliance with the NCAA, Great Lakes Valley Conference, University of Missouri and Missouri S&T policies, guidelines, and procedures

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and 2 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary
• strong knowledge of social media platforms
• writing and video editing skills
• knowledge of InDesign, Photoshop, Microsoft Office and Stat Crew

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in public relations, communications or journalism
• One (1) year experience in intercollegiate media relations or communications
• Served as a primary communications contact for a sport at a previous school

Benefits

• Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Missouri provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.
• This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses.