Assistant Director for Communication

EXPIRED

Job Summary

Under administrative direction from the Associate Athletic Director for Communication, the Assistant Director for Communication will assist in the day-to-day Athletics department communication and media relations operations for Chicago State University’s varsity sports, including publicizing, filling media requests and generating media interest for the intercollegiate athletics program.

Job Description

MEDIA

,

PUBLIC

RELATIONS

&

WEBSITE

Assist in providing coordination of all publicity and communications for the Department of Athletics, including interview coordination and media training for student-athletes and coaches

Develop and implement creative media/public relations strategies which includes supervising and approving content posted on all program and department social media accounts for assigned sports.

Produce editorial content for athletics website and printed materials for department and assigned sports.

Schedule and produce video content for distribution for assigned sports.

Responsible for all web site programming, maintenance and initiatives including strategies, editorial content, design and updating of historical data on GoCSUCougars.com and with our web site partner

SIDEARM

Sports

STATISTICS

AND

RECORDS

Manage and distribute Live Stats and StatCrew/Genius files for all assigned events including soccer, basketball and volleyball. Maintain and update program record books for assigned sports.

Collect and maintain records/stats for non-revenue/Olympic sports (golf, track, cross country, tennis, triathlon)

GAMEDAY

/

EVENT

OPERATIONS

Coordinate all aspects of media coverage for home sporting events

Schedule, train and supervise student workers, interns and game-day staff

Responsible to process and distribute credential requests

Manage press box and table at select events

Coordinate execution of gameday scripts and PA reads in collaboration with athletic administration partners.

Manage scoreboard operations at select events

DESIGN

AND

GRAPHICS

Collaborate and design all published content, promotional materials and social media graphics for assigned sports using graphic design tools (Photoshop, InDesign, etc.) and design partner BoxOut

Attend Athletic events to support Athletic Communications initiatives

Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

CREDENTIALS

TO BE

VERIFIED

BY

PLACEMENT

OFFICER

Bachelor’s degree in journalism, sports communications, sports marketing, sports management, public relations, communications, English, or a related field.

One (1) year (12 months) of professional experience working in the athletic communications/sports information field.

Based on position requirements, additional education, training, and/or work experience in the area of specialization inherent to the position, may be required.

Note: Master’s Degree in an area consistent with the duties of the position may be substituted for one (1) year (12 months) of work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree

Prior Division I experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, presentation software, spreadsheet software, video creation and editing software, web page creation and editing software, and analytical or scientific software.

Knowledge of media production, including social media platforms and efficiency of use, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods.

Knowledge of National Collegiate Athletics Association (

NCAA

) regulations.

Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products and services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.

Knowledge of all department-sponsored sports.

Knowledge and skill in athletic statistics software (i.e. Stat Crew).

Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership techniques, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

Skill in time management, organizing work assignments, and responding quickly and effectively to challenges.

Skill in quality control analysis.

Ability to take and edit photos, and write and edit news releases, feature stories, brochures, and reports.

Additional Applicant Information

Physical Requirement/ Demands

Demonstrated ability to clearly communicate verbally, read, write, see, and hear to perform essential functions.

Frequent bending, reaching, lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 25 pounds.

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Work Environment

Office and conference room settings. Environment may also encompass athletic / sport setting areas.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter 3. References

Optional Documents

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