Athletics Communications Assistant

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Athletics Communications Assistant

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Job Title

Athletics Communications Assistant

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Requisition Number

RE47891

Working Title

Digital Media Content Manager

Department Name

12E00:UKAA - External Operations

Work Location

Lexington, KY

Grade Level

40

Salary Range

$15.30-24.50/hour

Type of Position

Staff

Position Time Status

Full-Time

Required Education

BA

Click here for more information about equivalencies: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

Required Related Experience

0 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

Some lifting (50 lbs or less), office and outdoor work in variable climates.

Shift

8:00 am – 5:00 pm; nights and weekends.

Job Summary

The Athletics Communications Assistant will serve as the primary strategist, administrator and manager for the selected accounts on UKathletcs.com, X, Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok and any other social media platforms that emerge. Responsibilities include planning content with the goals of engaging fans, supporting recruiting, distributing important information and ensuring appropriate coverage of all 23 UK teams; maintaining a calendar of upcoming events and identifying all opportunities where live coverage is appropriate; coordinating with all stakeholders in the athletics department to ensure goals are met; collaborating with the Ticket Office to develop strategy for ticket-related communications on relevant channels; and tracking metrics and analytics to ensure social media accounts are performing at a high level in terms of engagement and follower growth.

This position must comply with

NCAA

,

SEC

and University policies, rules and regulations.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

No

Preferred Education/Experience

One to two years experience in high-profile college or professional sports. Bachelor’s degree.

Deadline to Apply

11/03/2024

Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have experience serving as the administrator for a high profile social media presence (verified and 100,000+ followers)?

   • Yes
   • No

2. * Do you have experience photographing live Athletic (Division 1) events?

   • Yes
   • No

3. * As part of the Southeastern Conference, candidates considered for staff or coaching positions within UK Athletics are required to disclose any unethical conduct. Please answer the below questions regarding your personal NCAA record. Have you ever been charged with a violation of NCAA 10.1 Unethical Conduct by the NCAA or any NCAA member institution?

   • Yes
   • No

4. * Have you ever been charged with a NCAA Level I, II or III, secondary or major violation?

   • Yes
   • No

5. * If you answered yes, to either of the previous two questions, please list all violations in which you’ve been charged or were involved. If you answered no to both of the previous questions please type: N/A

(Open Ended Question)

1. * Are you currently involved in any pending NCAA investigation, charges and/or violations of NCAA legislation?

   • Yes
   • No

2. * Has the NCAA Committee on Infractions ever issued you show-cause penalty?

   • Yes
   • No

3. * I agree to and understand that failure to disclose any NCAA violation or false information regarding my NCAA compliance history will result in removal of my application for consideration.

   • Yes
   • No

4. * Where did you first see this position advertised other than on UK's online employment system?

   • HigherEdJobs.com
   • Diverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education)
   • HERCjobs.org (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)
   • InsightIntoDiversity.com
   • Latinosinhighered.com
   • Indeed.com
   • A Colleague, Friend and/or Family Member
   • UK Job Fair
   • None of the Above

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter Optional Documents

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