Associate Director of Communications - Women's Basketball

WELCOME TO CLEMSON!

 

Clemson is calling...are you ready to answer the call?  

One of the most productive public research universities in the nation, Clemson University attracts and powerfully unites students, faculty and staff whose greatest desire is to make a difference in the lives of others. 

Clemson has recently been named a top 25 public college in the country by the Wall Street Journal, a top South Carolina employer by Forbes and a Military Friendly Employer for five years running. Through our research, outreach and entrepreneurial projects, Clemson University and its employees are driving economic development and improving quality of life in South Carolina and beyond.

So,... are you ready?

JOB SUMMARY:

 

Determines and develops media relations and content strategies for Women's Basketball and oversight of communications of other sports. Provides content development for digital platforms, and leads and instructs student assistants. Works closely with coaches and staff to provide recruiting assistance through digital channels. Travel with assigned sports as necessary.

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WELCOME TO CLEMSON!

 

Clemson is calling...are you ready to answer the call?  

One of the most productive public research universities in the nation, Clemson University attracts and powerfully unites students, faculty and staff whose greatest desire is to make a difference in the lives of others. 

Clemson has recently been named a top 25 public college in the country by the Wall Street Journal, a top South Carolina employer by Forbes and a Military Friendly Employer for five years running. Through our research, outreach and entrepreneurial projects, Clemson University and its employees are driving economic development and improving quality of life in South Carolina and beyond.

So,... are you ready?

JOB SUMMARY:

 

Determines and develops media relations and content strategies for Women's Basketball and oversight of communications of other sports. Provides content development for digital platforms, and leads and instructs student assistants. Works closely with coaches and staff to provide recruiting assistance through digital channels. Travel with assigned sports as necessary.

JOB DUTIES:

 

60% - Essential - Primary Communications and Content Strategy Contact for Women's Basketball
Managing communications responsibilities and developing content strategies in conjunction with other external units for the women's basketball program. Develop key relationships within the staff and teams to help drive team narrative. Provide content development and strategy for promotion of the program through traditional and digital media, maintain website. Write/design/edit media guides, game notes, press releases and coordinate compilation and organization of statistics and historical records.

20% - Essential - Additional Sport Communications Oversight (Lacrosse, Track & Field)
Oversight of communications responsibilities for Olympic sports as assigned. Direct management and mentorship of Graduate Assistants assigned to these sports; Develop key relationships within the staff and teams to help drive team narrative. Provide content  strategy for promotion of the programs through traditional and digital media, maintain website and stats/historical records.

10% - Essential - Content Strategy and Development (Website/App)
Works with the Sr. Assoc. AD of Communications to develop unique content and delivery strategies to promote Clemson Athletics, including serving as a liaison on website and app development in conjunction with Clemson Ventures.

10% - Essential - Communications Training and Development
Prepares and trains graduate assistants and student assistants for careers in athletic communications. Provides training and guidance to coaches and student-athletes for interactions with media, use of social media and overall brand responsibility.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

 

Education - Bachelor's Degree
Work Experience - 1+ years

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

 

Education - Master's Degree - Communications, content strategy, athletics, or similar field.

RESPONSIBILITIES

 

JOB KNOWLEDGE
Firm Job Knowledge - Firm working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to use in varied situations

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervises Work of Others - Supervises work of others and may offer recommendations for hiring, termination and pay adjustments but does not have responsibility for making these decisions.

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES
No Budget Responsibilities - No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

 

Stand for prolonged period
Sit (stationary position) for prolonged period
Walk or move about
Position self to accomplish task (i.e. stoop, kneel, crawl)
Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself
Recognize or inspect visually
Perceive, observe, clarity of vision

WORKING CONDITIONS:

 

Noise
Vibration
Overnight Travel

WORK SCHEDULE:

 

Standard Hours: 40

COMPENSATION INFORMATION

 

Salary is dependent upon several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's previous experience, knowledge, skills and performance in accordance with Clemson's compensation guidelines.

 

ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL LEVEL

 

Normal Operations

Required to follow emergency facility closure directives, and not normally expected work on-site during emergency situations.

JOB LOCATION:

 

Clemson, SC

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

 

Open Until Filled

MILITARY AND VETERAN:

 

MILITARY EQUIVALENCY:
Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties.

VETERAN PREFERENCE:
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.      

State policy for veteran preference states that for qualifying, full-time permanent positions, a veteran applicant may receive preference if they meet the job's minimum qualifications, were discharged under honorable conditions from the military, and submit their DD-214 for confidential review by the Office of Human Resources.

To claim Veteran Preference for qualifying positions, email hrjob@clemson.edu upon submission of your application.         

CLOSING STATEMENT:

 

Clemson University is an EEO/AA employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law including disability and protected veteran status.

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