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Brigham Young University · 2 weeks ago

Part-Time BYU Athletics Communications Specialist

Provo, UT

Part-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Brigham Young University (BYU) is seeking a BYU Athletics Communications Specialist to assist with strategic communications efforts for the BYU Athletics brand. This part-time role involves managing media relations, collaborating with various teams, and overseeing communications for assigned sports.

Higher Education

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary media contact for assigned sport(s), managing all day-to-day communications operations

Develop and execute proactive media strategies to increase exposure locally, regionally and nationally

Produce and manage all content for assigned sport(s), including game notes, bios, recaps, feature stories, award nominations and postseason materials

Coordinate all interview requests, press conferences and media availability for coaches and student-athletes

Provide media training for coaches and student-athletes

Evaluate new media collaboration opportunities with content creators, host and coordinate

Act as the official source for news and breaking announcements for assigned sport(s)

Travel as needed with team(s) for game day communications and media operations

Report on the overall brand impact of communications efforts

Collaborate closely with social media, video, design, digital and fan experience teams to produce consistent, high-quality brand representation

Utilize analytics to improve content performance and strategies

Contribute to department-wide creative and communications initiatives in a highly collaborative environment

Manage all statistical record-keeping and historical documentation for assigned sport(s)

Oversee game day communications operations, including press box/table management, stat crews and distribution of official information

Work with conference and NCAA partners to ensure accurate, timely reporting of results and statistics

Assist in supervising, training and mentoring Athletic Communications student employees

Adhere to strict confidentiality agreements

Maintain working knowledge of and compliance with all communications-related NCAA, conference and institutional rules and regulations

Oversee the compliance of coaches, staff and student-athletes with BYU Athletics’ media policies

Qualification

Media relationsDigital/social mediaContent creationStatistical record-keepingCollaborationComplianceLeadershipCommunication skills

Required

A firm commitment to the mission of BYU

Bachelor's degree

Experience working in digital/social media, media relations or similar field

Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in communications, media relations, or related field

3 years of experience managing social media in college athletics or related industry

Benefits

401k. BYU automatically contributes 8% at no cost to you. Additionally, if you contribute 5%, BYU adds an additional 4% (Rehires may qualify for different retirement plans)

Employee assistance program, available to the employee and all members of their household

May be eligible for tuition benefits after two years

Access to the library

Free on-campus parking

Free UTA passes for employees, spouses, and qualified dependents

Discounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYU