Assistant Director, Athletics Communication

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant area and a minimum of two (2) years of collegiate or professional level public relations experience.

The department is especially interested in candidates who have strong knowledge or understanding of social media best practices.

Monday – Friday

8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

This position may require a non-standard workweek which may include nights, weekends, holidays, and traveling with the team(s).

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

All applications must be submitted online at workforum.memphis.edu.

Applicants must complete all applicable sections of the online application to be considered for a position. Please upload a cover letter, resume, and reference list after completing your application, if required by the system. Required work experience is based on full time hours. Part time work experience will be prorated as listed.

Candidates who are called for an interview must notify the Department of Human Resources in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

This position supervises interns and student employees.

Possess media relations skills.
Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.
Ability to utilize Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, etc.).
Knowledge of sporting press box procedures, techniques, facilities, and equipment.

Ability to work both independently as well as collaboratively with the departmental team as well as external stakeholders.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.

Ability to use independent judgment and to gather, manage and impart information to the media and various other internal and external audiences.

Must be able to comply with all Department, University, Board of Trustees, Athletic Conference, and NCAA policies and procedures.