ASSISTANT DIRECTOR FOR ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS #00037704

Hiring Department

 

Intercollegiate Athletics 

Job Description

 

Missouri S&T's Intercollegiate Athletics Department is seeking an Assistant Sports Information Director to join its Communications team. Responsibilities will include serving as the primary communications contact for assigned sports, as well as serving as a secondary contact for the other intercollegiate athletic teams.

The successful candidate must be highly organized and driven with exceptional multi-tasking and communication skills. This position will work under the Director of Sports Information and help with the supervision of student assistants. The candidate must have strong knowledge of social media platforms, and the candidate will assist with managing, creating and strategizing creative digital content for the department’s social media channels, as well as having writing and video editing skills and knowledge of InDesign, Photoshop, Microsoft Office and Stat Crew.

Additional duties include but are not limited to: writing features and press releases; record keeping and tracking statistics; participating in some public address, radio, and/or video work; assisting with any media request for coaches and student-athletes; and other projects and duties as assigned. The successful candidate(s) will ensure compliance with the NCAA, Great Lakes Valley Conference, University of Missouri and Missouri S&T policies, guidelines, and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

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Hiring Department

 

Intercollegiate Athletics 

Job Description

 

Missouri S&T's Intercollegiate Athletics Department is seeking an Assistant Sports Information Director to join its Communications team. Responsibilities will include serving as the primary communications contact for assigned sports, as well as serving as a secondary contact for the other intercollegiate athletic teams.

The successful candidate must be highly organized and driven with exceptional multi-tasking and communication skills. This position will work under the Director of Sports Information and help with the supervision of student assistants. The candidate must have strong knowledge of social media platforms, and the candidate will assist with managing, creating and strategizing creative digital content for the department’s social media channels, as well as having writing and video editing skills and knowledge of InDesign, Photoshop, Microsoft Office and Stat Crew.

Additional duties include but are not limited to: writing features and press releases; record keeping and tracking statistics; participating in some public address, radio, and/or video work; assisting with any media request for coaches and student-athletes; and other projects and duties as assigned. The successful candidate(s) will ensure compliance with the NCAA, Great Lakes Valley Conference, University of Missouri and Missouri S&T policies, guidelines, and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

 

A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and 2 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

 

• Bachelor’s degree in public relations, communications or journalism 
• One (1) year experience in intercollegiate media relations or communications
• Served as a primary communications contact for a sport at a previous school

Anticipated Hiring Range

 

The anticipated hiring range for this position has been established as $20.00 - $21.50 hourly.  

Salary is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s particular combination of education, skills, and experience, as well as organizational requirements. 

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Missouri provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line. 

Grade: GGS 8
University Title: COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR SR
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Application Deadline

 

Applications will be accepted until this position is filled.
 

Benefit Eligibility

 

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses.  For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards.... 

 

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Office of Equity & Title IX at 573-341-7734.

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