Director of Communications

Job Title:                         Director of Communications

Department:                  Communications

Reports To:                    Assistant Commissioner for Communications

FLSA Status:                   Exempt             

SUMMARY

Serve as the primary communications and media liaison for assigned sports consisting of writing releases and features, compiling statistics, updating the website and assisting with social media initiatives promoting the CAA and the membership.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

                    I.            Serves as the direct media contact and representative for assigned sports within the conference.

                  II.            Collect and distribute any relevant or significant news for assigned sports. This includes, preseason all-conference teams and honors, national watch lists, selection of weekly CAA awards along with weekly sport-by-sport reports and notes. Provide dependable voice for each sport through creative and original news distribution, web and written releases, digital and social storytelling.

                III.            Produce and distribute weekly reports and select Players of the Week for assigned sports; Game day reports and on an as-needed basis for postseason for assigned sports.

                IV.            Compile and maintain statistics for assigned sports.

                  V.            Assist with all aspects of social media, including and not limited to the creation of templates, distribution, and strategies.

                VI.            Collaborate with digital media team to produce original content through a number of platforms and avenues, including web, social media and television.  

              VII.            Coordinate player/coach interviews and press releases with membership sports information directors for assigned sports

            VIII.            In support of assigned championships, provide schools, coaches and media with up-to-date information surrounding the event. Coordinate with CAA staff, school communication contacts. Work with CAA video department for execution of digital and TV broadcasts.

                IX.            Assist and help manage the conference’s social media platforms to include Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Snapchat, etc. Engage and follow CAA style and stay up-to-date on current affairs of the league’s followers and fans. Develop social media initiatives and generate plans and objectives through past success, data and understanding of current digital/social media trends.

                  X.            Update and help maintain website with story organization, statistical information, schedule changes or adjustments, relevant links for users and fans.  

                XI.            Create and edit scripts, voiceovers, and other promotional content for the digital media staff.

              XII.            Ability to work nights and/or weekends when required as well as potential travel associated with Conference Championships.

            XIII.            Ability to regularly lift 25 pounds.

            XIV.            Other duties may be assigned.

SKILLS

        I.            Proficient with Microsoft Office programs: Outlook, Word, Excel

      II.            Proficient with Adobe Suite platforms such as InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Spark

    III.            Possess effective communication skills with coaches, school administrators, media members, fans, student-athletes and colleagues;

    IV.            Experience with social media outlets – Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat, and YouTube

PRINCIPLE CONTACTS

Daily: CAA sport administration staff; CAA video; CAA communications staff;

Weekly: CAA member institutions; external vendors; broadcast network partners;

Monthly: TV Talent; other CAA staff members; various broadcast networks; local television stations

REASONING ABILITY

Demonstrate the ability to anticipate and solve practical problems or resolve issues. Stay abreast of developments within the digital and social media field. Possess an outgoing personality stressing innovation and creativity. Be a critical thinker and make analytical-based decisions.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Valid Driver’s License

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

This is an entry-level position with 1-2 years of experience required and a salary range of $43,900 to $45,000. This position has the option of remote work within the eastern time zone and will be required to travel to various championships and conference meetings. Interested and qualified applicants should upload a cover letter, resume, a list of three references and any links to published multimedia work samples to the following link: https://www.dropbox.com/request/6hz76ZrFUwth8GKFVqL7.  Director- Communications (Your Full Name). Review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applications from women and minorities are encouraged.

No phone calls please.

The anticipated start date is September 9th.