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Area of Responsibility
Communications/Sports Information
Type
Full-Time
Location
Nacogdoches, Texas
Salary
Not Provided (Annually)

Assistant Director - Strategic Communications

Stephen F Austin State UniversityFull-TimeNacogdoches, TX

JOB DESCRIPTION

This is a professional position responsible for telling the story of the student-athletes, coaches, staff, and department that helps to increase the exposure and awareness of the athletics department and ultimately the university.  Responsible for performing event management for assigned sports, serving as the daily media liaison for assigned sports, and maintaining records and statistics.  Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.  Reports to the Assistant Athletics Director (Strategic Communications).

QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communication, or a related field is required.

Two years of related experience is required.  Experience in intercollegiate athletic media relations is preferred.  Additional education may substitute for experience on a basis set forth by the Department of Human Resources.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

  1. Serves as athletic communications representative and performs event management for assigned sports.

  2. Responds to and manages internal and external media requests for information, photos, and interviews with student-athletes, coaches, and other athletic department personnel.

  3. Serves as the liaison between the university as it relates to National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and conference media requests.

  4. Organizes press box and oversees all aspects of an event pertaining to media relations, including radio, newspaper, and television coverage.

  5. Compiles and distributes statistics, game notes, post-event scores, and stories.

  6. Maintains records and statistics, including year-end summaries for all sports.

  7. Serves as the daily liaison to local, regional, and national media to solicit and promote interesting story ideas for assigned sports.

  8. Uses social media and video to promote teams, student-athletes, and upcoming events as directed. 

  9. Delivers the university’s and athletics department's internal and external messaging as directed.

  10. Assists in developing, directing, and implementing a communications/media relations plan for all sport athletics programs.

  11. Assists in planning and implementing publicity associated with marketing and promotions projects and special events.

  12. Coordinates and monitors the production of athletics publications, including designing, writing, and editing media communication tools.

  13. Reviews and evaluates current media trends to determine implementation and best practices.