Assistant Director of Athletics Strategic Communications and Branding

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Posting Details

Position Information

Posting Number

20121589Staff

Posting Details

Position Information

Posting Number

20121589Staff

Working Title

Assistant Director of Athletics Strategic Communications and Branding

Pay Rate

Salary is competitive and commensurate with education and experience.

Employment Category

Administrative/Professional

Regular/Temporary

Regular

If temporary, list duration

Type of Appointment

Fiscal

Contract Period

12 month

Position Summary Information

| Position Summary |
The Assistant Director of Athletics Strategic Communications and Branding is responsible for managing day-to-day communications and media relations for all 16 NCAA Division I sports, under the guidance of the Deputy Director of Athletics and Chief Operating Officer.

Austin Peay State University is a four-year public, doctoral-level university, with six colleges and four Chairs of Excellence. The University has an enrollment of over 9,000 students and is located in Clarksville, Tennessee, a community of an estimated 166,000 people located approximately 40 miles northwest of Nashville, TN.

| | Primary Duties and Responsibilities |
- Act as the primary point of contact for print and electronic media, ensuring effective communication and relationship management. - Function as an internal beat reporter, creating engaging and innovative content across written, video, social media, and graphic formats in collaboration with the External Operations team. - Oversee and update the athletics department website, ensuring content is current and engaging. - Craft and edit various departmental communication materials, including media guides, postseason publications, press releases, game notes, and website content. - Collaborate with the athletics marketing team to amplify departmental stories through digital and social media platforms. - Develop and write press releases, news features, and promotional content about coaches and student-athletes, distributing this information to the media and public via the athletics website and social media. - Manage the nomination and promotion processes for student-athlete and coach awards. - Maintain comprehensive historical records, statistics, and photographs, ensuring accurate documentation of department information. - Support television, radio, and streaming broadcasts of games and events as needed. - Oversee and manage the communications department budget. - Travel with teams when required, supporting them during competitions and events. - Perform other duties as assigned.

| | Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities |
- Proficiency in operating personal computers and software (Outlook, Word, Excel, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, etc.), as well as Ellucian Banner. - In-depth knowledge of APSU, Atlantic Sun Conference (ASUN), and NCAA policies, rules, and regulations. - Strong communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with diverse populations, university community, and the public. - Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information. - Capacity to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and supervise personnel efficiently. - Familiarity with NCAA and ASUN compliance requirements related to this role. - Skilled in coordinating events and media interactions effectively. - Willingness to travel and work extended hours, including nights and weekends, as needed.

| | Physical Requirements |
- Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects

| | Required Minimum Qualifications |
- Bachelor’s degree in journalism, public relations, marketing, or a related field. - Minimum of five years of experience in sports information and/or media relations. - Proficiency in Adobe Design Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, etc.), Statistical software, Microsoft Office, and Website Content Management Systems.

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Posting Detail Information

| Open Date | 07/31/2024 | | Close Date | | | Open Until Filled | Yes | | Special Instructions to Applicants |
An official transcript will be required of the selected candidate before the candidate will be offered a position. You will not be able to modify your application after it has been submitted. |

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have a Bachelor's degree in journalism, public relations, marketing, or a related field?
   • Yes
   • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter Optional Documents 1. Unofficial Transcript 2. Letter of Recommendation 1 3. Letter of Recommendation 2 4. Letter of Recommendation 3