Assistant Director of Athletics for Sports Communications at Albion College | Albion, MI

Assistant Director of Athletics for Sports Communications

Albion, MI (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableMid Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

Job Summary

Own the public-facing storytelling and media relations for Albion College athletics, coordinating with leadership to promote the department, sustain accurate game info, and manage digital channels with a focus on inclusive engagement.

Lead proactive sports media relations with print, broadcast, and online outlets to amplify athletics coverage.
Provide timely NCAA/MIAA statistics and game information to external audiences and internal stakeholders.
Maintain gobrits.com and social channels, shaping external communications and audience engagement.

Job Description

Responsibilities

The Assistant AD for Sports Communications, in conjunction with the Director of Athletics, is responsible for the development and promotion of Albion College athletics in a way that advances and supports the mission of Albion College and the athletic department.
This position will plan and implement a proactive, coordinated sports media relations program with emphasis on establishing and cultivating relationships with print, broadcast, and online media.
Provide updated statistics and game information for the NCAA and MIAA in sports as selected by the MIAA’s Director of Information Services.
Maintain the Albion College athletics website (gobrits.com) and maintain other electronic communications, including social media, with external audiences.
Independent judgment is required to plan, prioritize, and organize a diversified workload with sensitivity and confidentiality.
Must contribute to a campus climate that emphasizes a commitment to working with individuals and groups from a variety of identities, cultures and backgrounds.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
Three years’ experience in print, broadcast, online journalism, public relations or sports information.

Albion College

Albion College is an undergraduate, liberal arts institution committed to academic excellence. We are learning-centered and recognize that valuable learning takes place in and outside the classroom, on and off campus. We prepare students to translate critical thought into action.An independent, coeducational, residential college in south-central Michigan, Albion is committed to the liberal arts tradition. Founded in 1835 and historically related to the United Methodist Church, the College is dedicated to preserving the values of the past, to serving the needs of the present, and to anticipating the goals of the future.One of Albion College’s core values is belonging. As such, we are committed to maintaining a safe and engaging environment for our community. We expect that when engaging on Albion College groups and pages, community members adhere to our Community Guidelines for social media, which can be found at albion.edu/community-guidelines.

Albion, Michigan, USA

831 employees (84 in marketing)

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