Assistant Director of Strategic Communications

Assistant Director of Strategic Communications

The University of Pittsburgh requests applications for the position of Assistant Director of Strategic Communications. The individual filling this position will be a member of the department’s media relations staff and report to the Director of Strategic Communications. Requirements include experience in a collegiate or professional media relations environment; outstanding oral and written communications skills; demonstrated organizational skills; and working knowledge of InDesign, Photoshop, Lightroom, Microsoft Word, and NCAA Live Stats. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: serving as the primary media contact for Gymnastics and Women’s Soccer programs; producing media guides, game notes, news releases, and feature stories; generating feature content, video, and other unique coverage for PittsburghPanthers.com, the official website of Pitt Athletics; responding to media requests; staffing home and selected away events; supervising statistical crews and other event support personnel; facilitating Pitt’s social media outlets; compiling statistics, researching historical records for Pitt department of athletics publications and assisting the media relations staff with additional duties. Additional content creation abilities via photography and videography are a plus.

Job Summary

Performs a variety of editorial duties (e.g., laying out, indexing, proofreading, and revising content of written materials) in preparation for final publication for multiple complex projects adhering to style, editorial policy, and publishing requirements. Prepares, rewrites, and edits copy for multiple moderately complex projects for internal and external publication. Oversees publication production and assists with prospective manuscript work. Identifies subjects, interviews sources, and writes articles.

Essential Functions

The individual will serve as the primary contact for the Gymnastics and Women’s Soccer programs. This position will serve as a media liaison between the Athletic Department and local and national media representatives. The individual is responsible for facilitating the growth of Pitt’s social media outlets and graphics efforts. Other duties as assigned.

Physical Effort

Computer work, ability to travel, and attend meetings on and off campus. Required to be mobile for long periods of time, especially on gamedays.

The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.

Assignment Category: Full-time regular

Job Classification: Staff.Editor III

Job Family: Communications & Marketing

Job Sub Family: Editing

Campus: Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required: 2

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience: Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.

Work Schedule: Varies

Work Arrangement: Varies

Hiring Range: To be determined based on qualifications

Relocation_Offered: Yes

Visa Sponsorship Provided: No

Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances: The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance.

Required Documents: Resume, Cover Letter

Optional Documents: Not Applicable

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