Coordinator of Media Relations & Creative Design

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Position Information

Position Title

Coordinator of Media Relations & Creative Design

Job Responsibilities

This is a full-time, 12-month position reporting to the Associate Athletics Director for Communications and will assist with all phases of the athletics sports information and home athletics event management.

Responsibilities:

· Manage all aspects of athletic media relations, serve as the primary point of contact for media inquiries, and assist media with information/interviews.

· Write and disseminate accurate information, including but not limited to press releases, pre-season write-ups, and feature stories to internal and external audiences.

Posting Details

Position Information

Position Title

Coordinator of Media Relations & Creative Design

Job Responsibilities

This is a full-time, 12-month position reporting to the Associate Athletics Director for Communications and will assist with all phases of the athletics sports information and home athletics event management.

Responsibilities:

· Manage all aspects of athletic media relations, serve as the primary point of contact for media inquiries, and assist media with information/interviews.

· Write and disseminate accurate information, including but not limited to press releases, pre-season write-ups, and feature stories to internal and external audiences.

· Plan, organize and execute all athletic home events and special athletic events, including organizing, scheduling and staffing such events, event operations and logistics, and coordinating with vendors and partners.

· Schedule staff and student workers for home events, ability to travel with teams when needed

· Assist with sports information day-to-day operations, including recording statistics and recordkeeping

· Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

Required qualifications include: A bachelor’s degree; demonstrated effective written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills; computer proficiencies, and previous involvement with intercollegiate athletics as student-athlete, student worker, or graduate assistant. Able to work evenings and weekends for home games.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred qualifications include: experience with Sidearm Sports content management system, knowledge of and experience working with NCAA in-game scoring rules and software, graphic design creativity, and knowledge and proficiency in sports video productions. Computer proficiency specifically with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign & Photoshop)

Posting Detail Information

| Posting Number | S258P | | Open Date | 08/04/2025 | | Close Date | | | Open Until Filled | Yes | | Special Instructions to Applicants |
Applications must be submitted electronically at http://employment.truman.edu/. For assistance with submitting an application, please contact Human Resources at 660-785-4031 or hrstaff@truman.edu. Final candidates will be expected to undergo and successfully pass a background check.

Review of applications will begin August 13, 2025 and continue until the position is filled.

Truman offers an attractive benefits package including: paid sick and vacation time; paid holidays; medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; and retirement plan. Paid parental leave and tuition discount are available for eligible employees after one year. For more information, visit https://hr.truman.edu/benefits/. | | Salary | Starting annual salary range is $39,000-$40,000. | | Non Discrimination Statement |
Truman State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. Women, minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. In compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, Truman State does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its program or activities, including employment, admissions, and educational programs. Inquiries may be directed to the Institutional Compliance Officer, 660-785-4354, and titleix@truman.edu.

Truman State is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate form or to request an accommodation, please contact Human Resources, McClain Hall 101, 100 E. Normal, Kirksville, MO 63501, 660-785-4031 or hrstaff@truman.edu. |

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Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents 1. Undergraduate Transcripts 2. Additional Undergraduate Transcripts 3. Other Documents

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