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Job overview

Area of Responsibility
Communications/Sports Information
Type
Full-Time
Location
Clarksville, Tennessee

Assistant Director of Athletics Strategic Communications and Branding

Austin Peay State UniversityFull-TimeClarksville, TN
  • Act as the primary point of contact for print and electronic media, ensuring effective communication and relationship management.

  • Function as an internal beat reporter, creating engaging and innovative content across written, video, social media, and graphic formats in collaboration with the External Operations team.

  • Oversee and update the athletics department website, ensuring content is current and engaging.

  • Craft and edit various departmental communication materials, including media guides, postseason publications, press releases, game notes, and website content.

  • Collaborate with the athletics marketing team to amplify departmental stories through digital and social media platforms.

  • Develop and write press releases, news features, and promotional content about coaches and student-athletes, distributing this information to the media and public via the athletics website and social media.

  • Manage the nomination and promotion processes for student-athlete and coach awards.

  • Maintain comprehensive historical records, statistics, and photographs, ensuring accurate documentation of department information.

  • Support television, radio, and streaming broadcasts of games and events as needed.

  • Oversee and manage the communications department budget.

  • Travel with teams when required, supporting them during competitions and events.

  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in journalism, public relations, marketing, or a related field.

  • Minimum of five years of experience in sports information and/or media relations.

  • Proficiency in Adobe Design Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, etc.), Statistical software, Microsoft Office, and Website Content Management Systems.