Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) · 17 hours ago
Assistant Director - Athletic Communications
Murfreesboro, TN
Internship
Onsite
Intern, Entry, Mid Level
$49K/yr - $60K/yr
1+ years expMiddle Tennessee State University (MTSU) is seeking an Assistant Director for Athletic Communications to assist the Associate Athletic Director. The role involves managing various forms of athletic communications, including printed publications, social media, and web content, while also overseeing statistical data and media relations for assigned sports.
Higher Education
No H1B
Responsibilities
Assist the Associate Athletic Director Athletic Communications with all forms of athletic communications for the Athletic department to include but not be limited to: all printed publications, special emphasis in graphic design and photography, web site production and coverage for assigned sports, video and audio streaming, game credentials and set up for all television and radio communications
Responsible for all electronic social media communications for sports
Duties include but are not limited to: production of media notes, pre and post season guides to promote Coaches and Student athletes for National Regional and local media at assigned events, game day programs, posters, photos and player biographies; production of game notes and oversee statistical information for national, regional and conference awards; assist with hiring temporary statistical game personnel for assigned athletic events and oversee media pass distribution for assigned sports
Assist Associate AD with all television, radio and electronic media outlets, approve all written and oral publications, newsletters, and news releases issued by the Athletic Department for all sports
Assist to review all content for the athletic web site in all sports to include: actual game footage, video clips, pop up athletic announcements and interactive marketing activities
Assist with and supervise part time temp staff required to run the Athletic communications department events, oversee all statistical data for all athletic events, archived information, and other events sponsored by the Athletic Department i.e., weekly news conferences, press luncheons, radio and television coaches shows, material for sports video boards
The position will work with the athletic programs and assist with the video streaming of each of their assigned sports as well as develop and maintain photo archiving and perform other related tasks as assigned by the Associate Athletic Director or Director of Athletics
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
One (1) year progressively responsible experience in media relations, sports information, social media, writing and editing skills as well as development of graphics for social media platforms, photography or comparable experience required
Additionally relevant, progressively responsible experience in the field of sports information to include producing statistical information, reporting of actual athletic events/outcomes, design and layout of guide and advanced writing skills for feature stories of selected athletes required
Resume Required
Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment is required before employment (Immigration Control Act of 1986)
This position requires a criminal background check
Preferred
Master's degree preferred
Three (3) years College sports experience in athletic communication social media, writing and editing skills production, highlight films photography or comparable experience preferred
Benefits
Sick Leave
Vacation Leave for Administrative/Classified Staff/12-month Faculty
13 paid University holidays
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
Retirement plans
Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans
Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents
Company
Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU)
With an enrollment of more than 20,000 students, Middle Tennessee State University is the No. 1 choice for our state's transfer students, the No.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Yvette Clark
Vice President Information Technology & Chief Information Officer
Brad Tammen
Director Of Strategic Partnerships and Corporate Engagements
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