This position serves as the primary contact for Omaha Athletics’ sports information and communications department. This position will serve as the supervisor for two assistant sport information directors. This position will be responsible for the oversite of the website and social media content. This position will be responsible for the oversite of game day sports information duties, including but not limited to game day notes, game day stats and media relations. This position will serve as the main contact for media relations and will be responsible for press conferences, interview requests, press releases and other media related duties. This position will work with campus communications to ensure that communications, collaboration, and brand standards are appropriate.
Minimum Qualifications:
· Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Communications, Journalism, or related field
· Two years of relevant experience, or a combination of education and experience
This position is eligible for the NUFlex Benefits Package:
· Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
· Prescription Drug Coverage
· Teledoc
· Life Insurance
· Long Term Care Insurance
· Long Term Disability Insurance
· Employee +One
· Flexible Spending Account
· Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
· Employee and Dependent Scholarship
· Holidays +floating holidays during the winter shutdown
· Retirement
· More info here: https://nebraska.edu/faculty-and-staff
Additional Benefits to Working at UNO:
· Durango Discounts Program
· MavRIDE bus program
· Discounted Wellness Center Membership
· Professional Development Opportunities
· Attend on-campus events (concerts, theatre, sports)
· Inclusive Environment
· Get to know the O: https://www.unomaha.edu/about-uno/advantage.php
Get to know Omaha: https://www.unomaha.edu/about-uno/city-of-omaha.php
For more information, please contact unoemployment@unomaha.edu
Initial screening for minimum qualifications will begin immediately. Detailed review of applications for candidacy will begin on or after 07/22/2024. To ensure full consideration, please apply by the review date.
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