Assistant Director, Strategic Communications

Position Summary: Supports Tulane athletics programs and external departments to promote and enhance, through media, public relations, web and social media, the image of the Tulane University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics. Serves as contact for select Tulane sports for comprehensive integrated communications and marketing strategies which utilize communications tools, with special attention to media relations, public relations, social media and web communications. The successful candidate should be highly organized, detail-oriented, a good communicator and possess the ability to handle numerous assignments in a timely manner with the flexibility to adjust to unscheduled developments involving immediate attention. Must be proficient in writing, media protocol, public relations and social media.

Essential Functions of the Job:

1. Function: Promote and Enhance the Image of Tulane Athletics - Under the direction of the Associate Athletic Director, Athletics Communications, market, publicize and promote Tulane athletics and its events through news releases, feature stories, emails, web communications, social media, and phone calls with the goal of increasing positive exposure for Tulane; and serves as the primary contact for women’s basketball and handles media relations duties (requests, interview schedules, etc.) for the athletics administration, women’s basketball and other sports as assigned. (30%)

2. Function: Maintain Website, Social Platforms and Departmental Communication Pieces - Assist with the content on TulaneGreenWave.com, working to develop and improve overall content of the site regularly; assist in the maintenance and daily updating of the overall site including statistics, bios and stories; create graphics and generate fresh content for web, social media and digital uses; and gather photos for website and various communications/social platforms. (30%)

3. Function: Media Relations Operations - Coordinate and oversee media relations for all home and away contests and events for assigned sports including press conferences, photos days and media days; and develop relationships with and serve as the sport’s contact with local and national media outlets. (20%)

4. Function: Publications Production - Assist and manage production (writing, editing, design) of publications including game programs, the main athletics website, annual reports, etc.; work in conjunction with the Creative Services team on production of digital assets for social media and the web; and assists in maintaining departmental media archives, including statistics, photographs, clips, and releases. (15%)

5. Function: Other Duties - Performs other duties as requested or required, whether or not specifically mentioned in this job description. (5%)

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree

• 1 year media relations/communications experience

• Experience with social and digital media

OR

• High School diploma or equivalent

• 7 years media relations/communications experience

• Experience with social and digital media

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities/Competencies:

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Strong writing skills

• Ability to interact effectively with coaches, administrators, student athletes and vendors

• Extremely organized, self-starter, intrinsically motivated

• Strong organizational, management and leadership skills

• Proficient computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets and social media

• Proven ability to multi-task effectively

• Ability to prioritize assignments and meet deadlines

• Available to work flexible work schedule including nights and weekends

• Travel with sport teams for away contests

• Through knowledge of NCAA and American Conference rules and regulations                        

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree

• Experience at the Division I intercollegiate level

• Familiarity with game operations duties and responsibility

NCAA Related:

Ensures that all Department of Athletics and University related activities operate in full compliance with university, conference, and NCAA rules and regulations. Attends and participates in scheduled compliance seminars and complies with all the Athletic Department’s efforts to monitor compliance with NCAA regulations. Seeks interpretations from the compliance staff before acting when necessary. Reports potential rules violations immediately.  Completes required compliance paperwork in a timely and efficient manner. Monitors all of their areas and/or programs activities closely to maintain compliance with applicable rules and regulations. 

In order to be considered for this position, applicants are required to apply for IRC32890 via the Tulane University employment website (https://jobs.tulane.edu/position/IRC32890).  The position is OPEN UNTIL FILLED.

Please Note: Tulane University has officially adopted a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy, which includes the requirement of a booster when eligible. All employees and visiting faculty must be fully vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccination or obtain approval for a medical or religious exemption prior to beginning employment.

Tulane University is an EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.