Director of Athletic Communications & Marketing

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East Stroudsburg University is hiring a Director of Athletic Communications & Marketing! Located in the beautiful Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania, ESU’s proximity to New York City and Philadelphia provides convenient access to internships, careers and social activities. Just minutes from campus are the country’s largest water parks, scenic Delaware Water Gap Recreation Area, Appalachian Trail, and other opportunities for recreational fun.

As the Director of Athletic Communications & Marketing, you will need to think creatively and be comfortable developing and executing programs to enhance the image, promotions, and revenue for ESU’s 22 sport NCAA Division II athletics program. You will be an active member of the Intercollegiate Athletics team and will work closely with the Director to effectively collaborate with additional departments to maximize funds for scholarships and other athletics developments. This role is responsible for providing supervision and leading their dedicated team to skillfully produce publications. You will thrive in this role if you like combining your public or media relations background with excellent collaborative skills all while serving as a subject matter expert on public relations for the department. To be successful in this role, you must possess working knowledge of using various marketing tools to reach targeted audiences, have progressive supervisory experience, and the finest oral and written communication skills.

Your normal hours will be Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, but you may have to flex your schedule from time to time for weekend or evening work based on the needs of the business to be a true Director of Athletic Communications and Marketing. There is up to 10% travel for this role. When our team shows up for work, they are energized and motivated to succeed - all while being the most crucial piece to keeping the ESU operations humming.

What Will I Do At ESU? (AKA Essential Duties)

• Gathers and disseminates information on the University’s 22 sports; serves as primary administrator for the athletics website.
• Arrange and serves as host at press conferences for major athletics announcements.
• Writes general news releases, game recaps and award announcements in a timely and accurate manner for distribution to a wide audience through social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) and other traditional media.
• Serves as official statistician for all applicable home events; completes statistical reports for all sports and distributes them to appropriate conference and national offices.
  
• Writes, edits, designs and lays out copy for athletics publications, including a media guide for football; designs and produces schedule cards and posters, and supervises their distribution throughout campus and community.
  
• Organizes and orchestrates Athletic Awards Banquet or similar functions attended by coaches and student-athletes in all sports.
  
• Develops relationships with local, regional, and national media, and utilizes those relationships to ensure extensive, positive coverage of the University.
  
• Serves as a resource person for athletics office and more than 50 administrators and coaches and 700 student-athletes on public relations approaches.
• Attends conferences, regional and national organizational group meetings designed to further knowledge and skills required to be successful in collegiate athletics communications.
  

East Stroudsburg University is hiring a Director of Athletic Communications & Marketing! Located in the beautiful Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania, ESU’s proximity to New York City and Philadelphia provides convenient access to internships, careers and social activities. Just minutes from campus are the country’s largest water parks, scenic Delaware Water Gap Recreation Area, Appalachian Trail, and other opportunities for recreational fun.

As the Director of Athletic Communications & Marketing, you will need to think creatively and be comfortable developing and executing programs to enhance the image, promotions, and revenue for ESU’s 22 sport NCAA Division II athletics program. You will be an active member of the Intercollegiate Athletics team and will work closely with the Director to effectively collaborate with additional departments to maximize funds for scholarships and other athletics developments. This role is responsible for providing supervision and leading their dedicated team to skillfully produce publications. You will thrive in this role if you like combining your public or media relations background with excellent collaborative skills all while serving as a subject matter expert on public relations for the department. To be successful in this role, you must possess working knowledge of using various marketing tools to reach targeted audiences, have progressive supervisory experience, and the finest oral and written communication skills.

Your normal hours will be Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, but you may have to flex your schedule from time to time for weekend or evening work based on the needs of the business to be a true Director of Athletic Communications and Marketing. There is up to 10% travel for this role. When our team shows up for work, they are energized and motivated to succeed - all while being the most crucial piece to keeping the ESU operations humming.

What Will I Do At ESU? (AKA Essential Duties)

• Gathers and disseminates information on the University’s 22 sports; serves as primary administrator for the athletics website.
• Arrange and serves as host at press conferences for major athletics announcements.
• Writes general news releases, game recaps and award announcements in a timely and accurate manner for distribution to a wide audience through social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) and other traditional media.
• Serves as official statistician for all applicable home events; completes statistical reports for all sports and distributes them to appropriate conference and national offices.
  
• Writes, edits, designs and lays out copy for athletics publications, including a media guide for football; designs and produces schedule cards and posters, and supervises their distribution throughout campus and community.
  
• Organizes and orchestrates Athletic Awards Banquet or similar functions attended by coaches and student-athletes in all sports.
  
• Develops relationships with local, regional, and national media, and utilizes those relationships to ensure extensive, positive coverage of the University.
  
• Serves as a resource person for athletics office and more than 50 administrators and coaches and 700 student-athletes on public relations approaches.
• Attends conferences, regional and national organizational group meetings designed to further knowledge and skills required to be successful in collegiate athletics communications.
  
• Supervises a budget which provides for all work conducted by the athletic communications office in a fiscally responsible manner.

What We're Looking For (AKA Qualifications)

• A baccalaureate degree in an appropriate field and at least three years in positions in public relations, media relations, or journalism.
• Proven writing and press relations skills.
• Skills necessary to work effectively with student-athletes, coaches, and administrators.
• Knowledge and the use of computer technology (Adobe Creative Cloud, Stat Crew or other similar statistical program, Microsoft Office, etc.)
• Excellent supervisory skills.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Able to read, write, and comprehend English; able to follow verbal instructions.
• Experience with Word, Excel, Teams required.

What We Offer

• Outstanding benefits package including benefits such as medical from date of hire, retirement contributions, employee wellness program, and paid leave.
• Salary: Based on Experience
• Living by the Warrior Code:
  • Accountable for One's Actions
  • Committed to Self-Growth
  • Willing to Sacrifice for the Greater Good
  • Positive, Honest, and Loyal
  • Respectful of the Environment and Community
  • Dedicated to Empowering Others

We believe diversity, inclusion and belonging is key for our teams.
Much like our academic programs, we are proud to foster a workplace that is unique to higher education. As an organization focused on diversity, inclusion and belonging, we are committed to ensuring our employees are comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work every day. A unique perspective is critical to solving complex problems and inspiring others.

And yes, legal made us spell this out…
Must be at least 18 years old and be able to read and write English. Employment with ESU is contingent on the selected candidate passing a thorough background check that includes: FBI fingerprinting, PA Child Abuse, and employment. We are proud ESU is an equal opportunity employer. For more information on President Long's 10-point plan, click here: https://www.esu.edu/president/10-action-plan.cfm

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