Director

Position Information

Position Information

Position Number

644020

Working Title

Director

Job Title

Director

Job Type

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Position Information

Position Information

Position Number

644020

Working Title

Director

Job Title

Director

Job Type

Full-Time

Department

Sports Information

Job Purpose

The overall purpose of this position is to serve as the spokesperson for the Department of Athletics, both verbal and written, and serve as the primary liaison between the department and various publics, including media, alumni, digital followers, student-athletes, fans, corporate partners and sponsors, community at-large, and the University community. This position uses every means available to distribute news, information, statistics, publications, etc., with an emphasis on reporting on all activities within the Department of Athletics.

Tennessee Tech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

Essential Functions

Serve as primary media contact for TTU Athletics. Assemble and communicate information in a positive manner to media outlets and several publics. Creatively write stories, releases, and publications in order to gain maximum exposure and media coverage for athletic events, including community service events. Maintain, design, and create written, graphic and video content and updates for ttusports.com website. Design and produce publications and other media such as ticket applications, posters, flyers, pocket schedules, media guides, record books, etc. Shoot, coordinate and maintain photography and images for current and historical uses. Manage and coordinate sports information staff. Provide coverage for home and away athletic events including travel with designated teams. Compile and maintain statistics for recordkeeping and compliance. Coordinate radio broadcasts. Host press conferences, media and other constituents at events. Coordinate and direct annual Golden Wings Awards night.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with five years of related professional experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Work Hours

Compensation and Benefits

| Salary | Commensurate with education and experience. | | Benefits Information |
The University offers a competitive benefits package. Benefits include the accumulation of two vacation days per month and one sick leave day per month, and thirteen University holidays. Other benefits include medical and life insurance (shared cost with the university), retirement, optional 401k, and educational benefits. |

Posting Details

| Posting Date | 06/12/2025 | | Screening Date | 06/26/2025 | | Open Until Filled | Yes | | Special Instructions to Applicants |
Applicants are required to apply online at https://jobs.tntech.edu and upload a cover letter, resume, copy of transcripts (official transcripts required upon hire), writing sample, and complete contact information for three references at the time of application. Submission of materials is the applicant’s responsibility. Applications without all required materials are incomplete and will not be considered. |

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Cover Letter 2. Resume 3. Transcripts 4. Writing Sample 5. List of References

Optional Documents 1. Transcripts 2 2. Other Documents

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with five years of related professional experience?

   • Yes
   • No

2. * How did you hear about this job opportunity?

(Open Ended Question)

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