University of South Florida Libraries · 10 hours ago
Assistant Director, Athletic Live Events
Tampa, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$50K/yr - $50K/yr
2+ years expThe University of South Florida Libraries is seeking an Assistant Director of Athletic Communication responsible for managing communication and media relations for the athletic department. The role involves promoting athletic events, managing social media, and enhancing the visibility of the athletic program.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Writes, edit sand distributes press releases, game stories, game notes, media guides and other pertinent written materials and ensure accurate and timely updating of sports pages on athletics website GoUSFBulls.com
Nominate and promote student-athletes for awards
Maintains accurate historical records, biographies and statistics and coordinate the keeping of in-game statistics for designated sports
Plans, coordinates and supervises game day media functions and credentialing of staff and media for designated sports
Works with head coach, coaching staff and student-athletes to prepare them for successful media interactions and social media use
Develop stories for external media outlets
Teachers and mentors student interns to supplement game day and weekly duties and develops their professional readiness
Lead creative and engaging social media efforts to project the USF brand for athletics programs, working closely with the branding & content team (graphic design/video production) to ideate and produce graphics, GIF's and video
Create and execute monthly content calendar plans for social media channels
Cultivates and expands awareness, affinity, and support for the university and its athletic programs through strategic communications and public relations
Builds relationships and regularly communicates with local, regional and national media outlets to facilitate coverage of athletic programs
Assists in coordination of photo shoots; assists in game day duties for USF FB and occasionally USF basketball, executes some office manager duties; interface with other athletics dept, university personnel and external publics and creates positive and productive relationships
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
2+ years of related experience
Benefits
Medical, dental and life insurance plans
Retirement plan options
Employee and dependent tuition programs
Generous leave
Hundreds of employee perks and discounts
Company
University of South Florida Libraries
The University of South Florida Libraries accelerate learning and knowledge production through distinctive collections, information service innovation, and thought leadership.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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