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Assistant Director of Communications & Public Relations
South Carolina, USA
$49K/yr – $71K/yrFull time
Posted 2 weeks ago
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Job Description
Posting Number
STA00526PO26
Job Family
Communications and Marketing
Job Function
Communication & PR
USC Market Title
Communications Coordinator
Link to USC Market Title
https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/138280
Job Level
P2 - Professional
Business Title (Internal Title)
Assistant Director of Communications & Public Relations
Campus
Columbia
Work County
Richland
College/Division
Athletics
Department
ATH Department of Athletics
State Pay Range
G08
USC Market Range
MRE - $48,726 $59,689 $70,653
Anticipated Hiring Range
Salary commensurate with qualifications.
Location of Vacancy
Part/Full Time
Full Time
Hours per Week
37.5
Work Schedule
- Will typically work Monday through Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm
- Willing to work evenings, weekends, and holidays to meet the needs of the department
Basis
12 months
Job Search Category
Communication Services
About USC
About University of South Carolina
From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.
Veterans' Preference Statement
The University of South Carolina is committed to equal opportunity and proudly values the skills and experience military veterans bring to our workforce. Across South Carolina, we are making veterans a priority for employment and recognize their vital contributions to our state and our communities.
Benefits for FTE Positions
The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at https://uscjobs.sc.edu. Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding.
Position Description
Advertised Job Summary
The University of South Carolina is seeking a qualified applicant for an Assistant Director of Communications and Public Relations position.
Responsibilities include:
Responsibilities include:
- Promote the assigned sports through traditional media relations means, including pitching stories, press releases, notes, previews, and recaps, using Adobe Creative Cloud products.
- Develop and implement an overall content strategy for internal channels – social media platforms and official athletics website – for the assigned sports, working closely with creative media and marketing departments.
- Liaise with creative media department to ensure all scheduled events have photo and video coverage.
- Develop working relationships with all constituencies of assigned teams – coaching staffs, student-athletes, sport supervisors, support staff, local, regional and national media.
- Ensure accurate statistical, data and photo archiving of the assigned sports.
- Maintain and upkeep the assigned sports pages on the official website of Gamecock Athletics, GamecocksOnline.com.
- Coordinate the publicity efforts to direct media attention toward student-athletes and coaches being considered or nominated for special awards or recognition.
- Supervise the press operations for the assigned sports. Ensure that an adequate staff of student assistants are assigned specific roles and are available to assist with media and social media coverage of the home events.
- Report statistics and award nominations to the conference and national offices.
Relocation costs may be available.
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience
- Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 2 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.
Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials
Preferred Qualifications
- Prefer experience at the collegiate level at a Division I school. Experience related to the development and dissemination of informational material.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Knowledge/familiarity with NCAA rules and regulations as they relate to Communications and PR. Proficiency of Adobe Creative Cloud products, social media platforms, shooting/editing video, photography and knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations that pertain to athletic communications is beneficial.
Job Duties
Job Duty
Serve as the primary and/or secondary communications contact for multiple sports. Promote the programs through the traditional media relations means, including record book, event flipcard, press releases, notes, previews, and recaps, using Adobe Indesign and Photoshop. Maintain and upkeep the assigned sports on the official website of Gamecock Athletics, Gamecocksonline.com.
Essential Function
Yes
Percentage of Time
35
Job Duty
Promote the assigned athletic programs through social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, using graphics developed in Photoshop.
Essential Function
Yes
Percentage of Time
35
Job Duty
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with local, regional and national media. Coordinate interview requests for audio, visual and print media.
Essential Function
Yes
Percentage of Time
5
Job Duty
Coordinate all photography needs, including hiring photographers, working within an established budget, and archiving all photos for the assigned sports
Essential Function
Yes
Percentage of Time
10
Job Duty
Supervise the press box operations for the assigned sports. Ensure that an adequate staff of student-assistant workers are assigned specific roles and are available to assist with media coverage of the home events.
Essential Function
Yes
Percentage of Time
5
Job Duty
Report statistics and award nominations to the SEC and NCAA.
Essential Function
Yes
Percentage of Time
5
Job Duty
Perform other duties as assigned by the Assistant Athletics Director of Communications and Public Relations.
Essential Function
No
Percentage of Time
5
Position Attributes
Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.
Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive
No
Hazardous weather category
Non-Essential
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies
1
Desired Start Date
Job Open Date
07/13/2026
Job Close Date
08/28/2026
Open Until Filled
No
Special Instructions to Applicant
Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.
We are only accepting applications submitted by August 28, 2026.
The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:
- Health and Life Insurance
- Retirement Programs
- Paid Tuition
- Dependent Scholarships
- Annual Leave
- Sick Leave
- 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Professional Development Opportunities
Click here to learn more about why you should work at USC.
Quicklink for Posting
https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/209411
EEO Statement
The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.
University of South Carolina
With thriving academic and research excellence and a lively, welcoming student experience, the University of South Carolina brings the opportunities of higher education to new generations.South Carolina's unrivaled college experience has been sought by students, faculty and academic researchers for more than 200 years. Founded in 1801, the university is located in Columbia, the capital of South Carolina. The University of South Carolina System, led by President Michael Amiridis who is serving as the university's 30th president, and has eight campuses in 20 locations that together serve more than 54,000 students.
