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Pepperdine University · 1 month ago

Assistant Director of Athletic Communications

Malibu, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$25.32/hr - $28.13/hr

1+ years exp

Pepperdine University is seeking an Assistant Director of Athletic Communications to promote its Department of Athletics through various media channels. The role involves content creation, media relations, and maintaining historical archives for assigned teams while supporting home athletic events.

EducationHigher EducationUniversities

Work & Life Balance

Responsibilities

Writing articles/game stories/game previews/game notes/features/biographies for the athletics website and for media dissemination

Working at athletic events in capacities such as keeping statistics, updating social media, photography, etc

Creating digital content (graphics, video, etc.) to promote athletic teams on social media sites (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram)

Pitching stories to media and performing media relations duties, including setting up interviews and prepping broadcasters

Archiving stories and photographs, or performing research, to improve or maintain the historical record of athletics activities

Perform other duties as assigned

Uphold University mission through work performed

Qualification

Athletic CommunicationsContent CreationStatistical SoftwareAdobe Creative SuiteSocial Media PromotionWebsite Content ManagementInterpersonal SkillsDeadline ManagementWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationTeamworkReliability

Required

Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, English, or equivalent subject. An equivalent combination of education and experience in an NCAA Division I Sports Information Office can be substituted in lieu of degree

Minimum of one year of experience working in a college or professional Athletic Communications/Sports Information office as a full-time staff member, intern, or graduate assistant

Experience using common office computer applications including Microsoft Office and web browser applications; advanced knowledge of statistical (Statcrew/The Automated Scorebook/NCAA Live Stats) and design (Adobe InDesign and Photoshop) software

Experience working with website content management systems (Sidearm)

Experience using social media and video in promoting athletics

Previous experience working in an athletic communications capacity

Demonstrated interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills; demonstrated reliability; ability to perform under pressure of deadlines; ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously; ability to work effectively with external constituents; ability to communicate and work effectively with internal constituents, particularly senior staff, coaching staff, and other appropriate University personnel

Ability to work both independently and as a team member; results-oriented; self-starter; appreciation of and commitment to further the mission, values, and goals of Pepperdine University

Adobe Creative Suite; Statcrew/The Automated Scorebook/NCAA Live Stats

Preferred

Master's degree in communications, sports management, journalism, or related field

Minimum of two to three years of sports communications or relevant experience at the collegiate or professional level

Advanced knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign/Photoshop/Illustrator/After Effects)

Experience with statistical software (Stat Crew/NCAA Genius) for a multitude of sports, website content management systems (preferably SIDEARM), proficiency in AP style writing, and a strong working knowledge of social media platforms