Assistant Director, Sports Communications

The Boise State Athletics Sports Communications office is seeking a qualified professional with a background in collegiate or professional sports communications. The ideal candidate will possess experience managing sports information for softball or volleyball programs, as well as a demonstrated ability to prepare student-athletes for media appearances and press opportunities.

Essential Functions:

• Write and publish weekly press releases, game stories, feature articles, media guides, and game programs.

• Maintain and update the athletic department website with game results, statistics, team and athlete profiles, and other relevant content for assigned sports.

• Coordinate media relations, including interviews, correspondence, and information sharing with media outlets, opponents, and the conference office.

• Plan and manage social and digital media strategies for assigned sports; monitor content and analyze performance.

• Assist with content ideation and creation, including creative and digital assets.

• Serve as the primary liaison for assigned sports, collaborating with coaching staff and departments on messaging and external communications.

• Organize and coordinate event management and sponsor/advertiser recognition at home events.

• Facilitate the collection, reporting, and archiving of statistics and photos.

• Lead external planning groups when appropriate based on project scope.

• Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Ability to multitask, work effectively, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Problem-solving Skills involving groups and/or events

• Basic knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations regarding compliance issues

• Good oral and written communication

• Basic knowledge and experience of journalism or media/public relations

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least 1+ year working at a Division I FBS institution as a full-time staff member

• Prior experience, either as a full-time staff member, graduate assistant or student worker, working with a Division I volleyball or softball program    

• Experience in managing a team’s social media accounts and executing a defined strategy

Physical Demands:

Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. General office work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.

Salary and Benefits:

Salary is $51,000. Boise State University provides a best-in-class benefits package, including (but not limited to):

• 12 paid holidays AND the University is closed between Christmas and New Year's (requires use of 3 vacation days)

• Between 12-24 annual paid vacation days for full-time Professional and Classified staff depending on position type and years of service

• 10.76% University contribution to your ORP retirement fund (Professional and Faculty employees)

• 11.96% University contribution to your PERSI retirement fund (Classified employees)

• Excellent medical, dental and other health-related insurance coverages

• Tuition fee waiver benefits for employees, spouses and their dependents

• See our full benefits page for more information!

Required Application Materials:

• Resume

• Cover Letter

• Three professional references

About Us:

Nestled along the Boise River and steps from the state capitol, Boise State University fosters a vibrant and welcoming academic environment that fuels student and employee success. We’re a trailblazing institution, nationally recognized for our innovative spirit and commitment to positive impact on Idaho and beyond.

We’re building a thriving community of faculty and staff whose unique skills, experiences, and perspectives come together to create a rich and rewarding academic experience. Applications from all backgrounds are welcomed.

Learn more about Boise State and living in Idaho’s Treasure Valley at https://www.boisestate.edu/about/

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