Assistant Director of Athletics Communications

Assistant Director of Athletics Communications

Department: Athletic Administration Location: West Haven, CT

Who we are:

The University of New Haven, founded on the Yale campus in 1920, is a private, coeducational university that has been recognized by The Princeton Review and U.S. News & World Report for academic excellence. Located between New York City and Boston in the shoreline city of West Haven, the University is a diverse and vibrant community of nearly 10,000 students from across the globe. Within its five colleges, students immerse themselves in a transformative, career-focused education across the liberal arts and sciences, fine arts, business, engineering, public safety and public service. More than 100 academic programs are offered, all grounded in a long-standing commitment to collaborative, interdisciplinary, project-based learning.

The Assistant Director of Athletics Communications promotes and publicizes the University of New Haven’s student-athletes, coaches, athletic alumni, and special athletics events.

You will:

• Media Relations

Assistant Director of Athletics Communications

Department: Athletic Administration Location: West Haven, CT

Who we are:

The University of New Haven, founded on the Yale campus in 1920, is a private, coeducational university that has been recognized by The Princeton Review and U.S. News & World Report for academic excellence. Located between New York City and Boston in the shoreline city of West Haven, the University is a diverse and vibrant community of nearly 10,000 students from across the globe. Within its five colleges, students immerse themselves in a transformative, career-focused education across the liberal arts and sciences, fine arts, business, engineering, public safety and public service. More than 100 academic programs are offered, all grounded in a long-standing commitment to collaborative, interdisciplinary, project-based learning.

The Assistant Director of Athletics Communications promotes and publicizes the University of New Haven’s student-athletes, coaches, athletic alumni, and special athletics events.

You will:

• Media Relations

  • Report information and statistics to governing athletics bodies such as the NCAA, NE10 and sport Coaches Associations.
  • Write post-game stories for distribution to media and post on the department's web site.
  • Promote student athletes for weekly, seasonal, regional and national awards.
  • Assist in maintaining current and historical statistics, schedules and rosters.
  • Research. compile, and update season and career school records.
  • Assist in maintaining organized photo files.
  • Deliver a consistently branded and marketed message for the Athletics Department and its programs.
  • Develop a consistent look and feel for all materials produced for hard copy and digital.
  • Develop, manage and coordinate a comprehensive video streaming and production package to broadcast all home contests.
  • Produce branded content for video boards, message center and other digital signage at all athletic venues and on campus opportunities.
  • Generate resources to promote and market the department with the goal of increasing awareness of University of New Haven sports and increasing attendance.
  • Collaborate with the University communications department and marketing and promotions staff.
    
  • Ensure campus is aware of events and athletics promotions.
  • Develop and enhance experiential learning opportunities for students.
  • Develop and share story ideas with Alumni Relations, Admission, and Advancement Office.

• Digital Video Production

  • Assist in coordinating live video broadcasts for home events.
  • Recruit, train and schedule appropriate staffing to adequately produce high quality live video of home contests.
  • Coordinate production of video projects benefiting the athletics.

• Digital Content Management

  • Develop a plan to utilize the Department and team social media accounts to promote teams and student-athletes.
  • Recruit and schedule appropriate staffing to cover home contests on social media channels.
  • Using Digital Content team, promote department wide activities to generate interest and awareness of athletics among the University community.

• Perform other duties assigned

You need:

• Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree preferred.
• Strong writing, editing, communicating and organizing skills.
• Extensive knowledge of video production, both live and post.
• Competency in digital content marketing including social media applications and website design, development and implementation.

What’s In It for You:

• Health & Welfare Programs: Employees and their eligible family members, including spouses and dependent are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Programs.

• Wellness & Fitness: On-campus Recreation and Fitness Center for employees and families; Employee Assistant Program

• Commitment to Educational Excellence: Tuition assistance for employees and eligible dependents; Tuition exchange opportunities

• Employee Discounts on products, services and educational opportunities

• Work/Life Benefits: Generous paid time off programs; progressive paid holiday schedule (including holiday break between Christmas and New Year’s); 4 weeks of parental paid leave; flexible work schedules including summer hours where applicable

*The University of New Haven is not a qualifying E-Verify employer and its use of E-Verify is limited to specific government projects. For that reason, candidates with STEP OPT authorization cannot be considered for employment.

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