Assist with all aspects of athletic communications, media, and broadcasting units;
Create and maintain the Department’s publications and communication plan;
Maintain accurate statistical information, historical records and photo archives;
Assist with the development of and oversee the athletics communications budget;
Assist in the development and implementation of the department’s strategic communication and crisis management plan;
Write and disseminate news and feature articles, pre- and post-game releases, and wraps to media outlets;
Maintain compliance with all pertinent NCAA rules and regulations;
Increase brand awareness by promoting positive stories within the Department via local and national media;
Serve as media contact and coordinate coach and student-athlete media appearances;
Assistant Director, Sports Information
Saint Augustine, FL, United States
Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Assist with all aspects of athletic communications, media, and broadcasting units;
Create and maintain the Department’s publications and communication plan;
Maintain accurate statistical information, historical records and photo archives;
Assist with the development of and oversee the athletics communications budget;
Assist in the development and implementation of the department’s strategic communication and crisis management plan;
Write and disseminate news and feature articles, pre- and post-game releases, and wraps to media outlets;
Maintain compliance with all pertinent NCAA rules and regulations;
Increase brand awareness by promoting positive stories within the Department via local and national media;
Serve as media contact and coordinate coach and student-athlete media appearances;
Oversee assigned aspects of athletics website and ensure site information is complete and up-to-date;
Actively promote ticket sales, events, promotions and fundraisers through various media platforms;
Nominate student-athletes for appropriate academic and athletic honors, scholarships and awards;
Use the Adobe Creative Cloud to update graphics and documents and edit live video and interviews;
Oversee in-game media relations, including dissemination of rosters, game notes, stat books, etc.;
Use the latest social media trends to regularly to market and promote athletics programs and events;
Assume responsibility for assigned publications, media events, press conferences, and game day programs;
Assist in the maintenance of a consistent and premier level of institutional and community visibility for Flagler Athletics;
Report statistical information and results to the Peach Belt Conference office and NCAA;
Coordinate photography for certain Flagler College sports teams and special events;
Develop and nurture external media relationships to augment coverage locally, nationally and globally;
Develop compelling feature story ideas surrounding the program for internal and external distribution;
Generate and submit conference and national award nominations;
All other duties as assigned by the Assistant AD for Sports Communications.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in communications, sports management, journalism or related field.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Master’s degree;
Minimum 2 years working in communications within a collegiate athletics department or related venue;
Familiar with Adobe Creative Cloud, StatCrew software, and web platforms (Sidearm, Presto).
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Job Info
Job Identification 366
Job Category Athletics - Support Personnel
Posting Date 06/25/2024, 12:37 PM
Degree Level Bachelor's Degree
Job Schedule Full time
Locations 74 King St, Saint Augustine, FL, 32084, US