Responsibilities

• Assists in development of all strategic communication initiatives
• Identifies and monitors all media relations, publicity, and player promotion requirements
• Edits and distributes athletic communication materials for internal and external audiences
• Manages communication of athletic statistics and record keeping

Requirements

• Minimum of two years of experience in sports marketing, communications, or a related field at the collegiate or professional level.
• Bachelor’s degree required

Preferred

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to creatively tell stories about student-athletes, coaches and teams using various communications methods including social media, graphic design, video and written content
• Experience working with local and national media
• Strong computer background with working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe software
• Experience with photography and basic photo editing
• Ability to work with students, coaches and administrators in a broad range of situations
• Willingness and ability to work long hours, including evenings and weekends
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and guidelines and experience working in an atmosphere of NCAA compliance
• Ability to develop and implement innovative approaches and solutions
• Work well independently and in teams

Benefits

• An excellent benefits package is also included.