Athletic Media Relations & Comm Asst

EXPIRED

Job Summary:  

Assists with the athletics media relations activities of the athletics department to enhance and maximize exposure for the institution.  This includes, but is not limited to, updating and maintaining the athletics website, creating innovative athletics-related graphics and publications, compiling and updating statistics, assisting with members of the media covering Drury events, and executing Drury’s video streaming of events.  May serve as a sport administrator and perform competition management duties for assigned sports.  May serve as the Senior Woman Administrator (SWA) if designated by the Vice President and Director of Athletics.  Supervise assigned staff.  Perform other duties as assigned.

Duties/Responsibilities:

This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties or responsibility requirements. Employees may be required to perform other job-related instructions as requested by the supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

• Ensure that information about Drury University’s intercollegiate athletics programs is available to the public in a timely and effective manner by covering assigned sports and teams in all aspects including the creation and updating of game notes/information, and the athletics website, action photos, compiling statistics through various computerized stat programs, and reporting results to local and national media.  Provide special features, graphics, photos, for selected areas (i.e., Drury alumni publications, Drury’s athletics website, the GLVC and the NCAA, hometown media for Drury student-athletes, etc.) as directed.   Assist and implement a comprehensive social media plan for Drury University Athletics.  Serve as a liaison between the university and media. Assist in handling requests from the media for information regarding individuals, teams, and coaches. Coordinate media needs and reporting functions for all events so that material for publication or broadcast is available as desired.
• Assist in the creation of graphics, posters, schedule cards, website splash pages, video clips, as well as the photoshoots needed to compile materials. Assist in the creation and updating of various athletics department publications.
• Assist in the archiving of all statistical records for the athletics website as well as related publications for each of Drury University’s teams as well as updating team rosters, and biographical information for players, coaches, and athletics department personnel.
• Travel when needed to road contests ensuring that Drury is covered in the best manner possible. Write game stories that are not only appropriate for the Drury website and related publications, but also for local newspaper and other news outlets.
• Assist and/or create scripts for the public address announcer at Athletics events Drury University hosts, as well as implementing and executing an operational plan for assigned events.  Set-up video equipment, create graphics, run and operate Drury’s video internet broadcasts.
• Assist in the interviewing, selection and supervision of student employees, interns and graduate assistants working directly in sports communications.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Summary:  

Assists with the athletics media relations activities of the athletics department to enhance and maximize exposure for the institution.  This includes, but is not limited to, updating and maintaining the athletics website, creating innovative athletics-related graphics and publications, compiling and updating statistics, assisting with members of the media covering Drury events, and executing Drury’s video streaming of events.  May serve as a sport administrator and perform competition management duties for assigned sports.  May serve as the Senior Woman Administrator (SWA) if designated by the Vice President and Director of Athletics.  Supervise assigned staff.  Perform other duties as assigned.

Duties/Responsibilities:

This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties or responsibility requirements. Employees may be required to perform other job-related instructions as requested by the supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

• Ensure that information about Drury University’s intercollegiate athletics programs is available to the public in a timely and effective manner by covering assigned sports and teams in all aspects including the creation and updating of game notes/information, and the athletics website, action photos, compiling statistics through various computerized stat programs, and reporting results to local and national media.  Provide special features, graphics, photos, for selected areas (i.e., Drury alumni publications, Drury’s athletics website, the GLVC and the NCAA, hometown media for Drury student-athletes, etc.) as directed.   Assist and implement a comprehensive social media plan for Drury University Athletics.  Serve as a liaison between the university and media. Assist in handling requests from the media for information regarding individuals, teams, and coaches. Coordinate media needs and reporting functions for all events so that material for publication or broadcast is available as desired.
• Assist in the creation of graphics, posters, schedule cards, website splash pages, video clips, as well as the photoshoots needed to compile materials. Assist in the creation and updating of various athletics department publications.
• Assist in the archiving of all statistical records for the athletics website as well as related publications for each of Drury University’s teams as well as updating team rosters, and biographical information for players, coaches, and athletics department personnel.
• Travel when needed to road contests ensuring that Drury is covered in the best manner possible. Write game stories that are not only appropriate for the Drury website and related publications, but also for local newspaper and other news outlets.
• Assist and/or create scripts for the public address announcer at Athletics events Drury University hosts, as well as implementing and executing an operational plan for assigned events.  Set-up video equipment, create graphics, run and operate Drury’s video internet broadcasts.
• Assist in the interviewing, selection and supervision of student employees, interns and graduate assistants working directly in sports communications.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities: 

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum knowledge, skills, and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or related area is required, a corresponding graduate degree is preferred and at least one year of experience in athletics media relations or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Knowledge of NCAA Division II rules
• Knowledge of and ability to execute athletics media relations best practices
• Experience in sports journalism to create press releases, media and marketing materials as well as a variety of publications for both print and internet
• Ability to assist with radio, television, and internet broadcast productions; anticipate production needs; operate and set-up equipment; and provide pertinent information to on-air broadcast personnel
• Ability to manage competitions and special events
• Knowledge of and ability to execute web streaming, podcast, radio and television sports productions
• Strong public relations, verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to operate public address, statistics, website, publishing, video and scoreboard systems
• Attention to detail while maintaining an understanding of the big picture
• Strong organizational skills resulting in the ability to prioritize workload and meet short-term deadlines on a regular basis
• Interpersonal skills necessary to interact with media members, sponsors, students, faculty, staff, donors and the general public
• Ability to handle stressful situations in a professional manner
• Ability to operate a computer, printer, applicable software and multi-function office machine (copy, scan, fax)
• Ability to effectively utilize appropriate industry standard software (e.g., Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Production Truck, various statistical software applications, and all necessary Microsoft Office applications)
• Ability to work nights and weekends
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record
• Ability to travel for work related activities

Education and Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or related area is required, a corresponding graduate degree is preferred and at least one year of experience in athletics media relations or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.  Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Physical Requirements: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The noise level in the office work environment is usually moderate while the noise level in the game environment is loud and can be extremely loud at times.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions.  

WORKING AT DU HAS ITS BENEFITS:

• Generous time off including 4+ weeks of paid time off starting your first year
• Free tuition for your whole family 
• Free tickets to Drury home sporting events
• Health and wellness benefits at extremely competitive rates
• Free use of onsite fitness center on Springfield campus
• Discounted meals and Drury merchandise on campus

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