Responsibilities

• Supervise, train and schedule student workers and part-time workers.
• Oversee live broadcast production for FloCollege Sports, ensuring quality control and contract compliance.
• Work closely with the Ashland University Marketing Office and Journalism and Digital Media faculty, as well as Ashland University coaches and staff.
• Manage and direct social media strategy, content and promotional campaigns.
• Take the lead in formulating graphic design standards and Athletics branding.
• Maintain consistent visual and editorial standards aligned with Ashland University branding.
• Coordinate game-day media operations for home athletic events.
• The director must have an understanding of Ashland University’s mission and goals. Applicants must have the ability to explain these to student-athletes.
• The director will attend weekly meetings of the Athletic Department Executive Staff.
• The director will work with the Great Midwest Athletic Conference office (GMAC) to promote and publicize Ashland University and the GMAC. This includes special events, tournaments and championships and student-athlete all-conference recognition.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in sports management, communications, broadcasting, digital media, marketing or a related field is required.
• Knowledge of live streaming platforms and broadcast production equipment is essential in this position.
• Strong Video Editing And Graphic Design Skills Are Required.
• Candidates should be comfortable working with student-athletes and coaches.
• This position requires well-developed communication skills, as well as strong time management and organizational skills. This position requires the ability to tell the stories of student-athletes, coaches and Ashland University Athletics.
• The ability to work weekends and evenings is required. This position will require some travel.

Preferred

• Two to four years of experience in digital media, sports broadcasting, video production or athletic communications is highly preferred.
• Experience managing social media platforms for an organization or athletic program is highly preferred.
• Previous experience in college athletics or other athletic organizations is highly desired.
• The ability to manage a budget is desired.