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Associate Director for Communications

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Job Title Associate Director for Communications
Department Intercollegiate Athletics - 16006
Pay Grade 10
Job Category Administrative
Job Summary
ETSU Athletics is accepting applications for an Associate Director for Communications. This position is responsible to the Assistant Athletic Director for Communications for assistance with public relations and publicity for the university’s athletics program. This includes the production of ETSU Athletics and University publications, marketing engagement, event management, preparing news releases, and assisting with the management of graduate assistants, interns, and other student help.

The successful candidate will create and execute social media content that generates excitement for ETSU’s sport programs, department, and university. Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to the creation and execution of graphics, sports information, strategic marketing, branding, news releases, and the development of game-day publications.

The position is also responsible for performing the following job duties:
  • Creating department-wide graphic design including layout and design that consistently identify, drive, and communicate Athletics department information.
  • Creating effective content for social media accounts, video boards, and marketing materials.
  • Serving as the liaison between university coaches and student-athletes and the local, state, and national media by coordinating interview requests, setting up press conferences, and media days, as needed.
  • Working with strategic marketing, branding, broadcast and messaging department.
  • Assisting in the development of recruiting materials as needed.
  • Assist the media relations staff with game-day operations for football, men’s basketball and women’s basketball.
  • Handling requests and questions on the phone and in person from fans, students, alumni, and members of the general public regarding the university, its sports programs, student-athletes and coaches.
  • Promoting individual student-athletes for conference, regional, and national awards and honors.
  • Maintaining the department’s website (www.ETSUBucs.com)
  • Assisting with various social media accounts.



The value of employment at ETSU goes far beyond salary. The official workday is 7.5 hours, which includes a one-hour lunch/meal break. Regular benefited ETSU employees enjoy a full range of benefits, services, and programs including:
  • Paid time off & leave
  • 17 paid holidays
  • Educational Assistance
  • Health and life insurance
  • Retirement
  • Access to University facilities and services and much more!
Check out the ETSU Human Resources Benefits page for additional information at: https://www.etsu.edu/human-resources/benefits/.

ETSU is committed to ensuring that our students, faculty, and staff are valued and work in an environment of openness and acceptance. ETSU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

Disclaimer: The Job Summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work individuals perform in this classification. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to revise the job or require different tasks to be performed as assigned to reflect changes in the position. Employees must be able to perform the position’s essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Possess strong writing, editing and design skills.  
  • Strong skill set in graphic design and creating execution of creative social media content 
  • Computer skills using Mac and PC platforms, in addition to Stat Crew and/or NCAA Live Stats experience with football, volleyball, basketball, soccer and/or baseball/softball.   
  • Proficient in Adobe Creative Software.  
  • Strong attention to detail.   
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, Power Point and other computer skills.
  • Self-starter with an outstanding work ethic.  
  • Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.  
  • Must have high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations and information.  
  • Strong teamwork aptitude.  
  • Strong customer service skills.  
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and listening skills.  
  • Ability to work independently and coordinate multiple tasks. 
  • Employee shall adhere to all applicable rules and regulations of East Tennessee State University, the Southern Conference, and the NCAA.  
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher, and a minimum of one (1) year of full-time experience working in Athletic Communications/Sports Information OR one year experience in graphics, design, and/or creative media, OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.


Two (2) years of experience working as in a Graduate Assistant and/or internship position in Athletics Communications/Sports information or related field can be used in lieu of one-year experience. 
Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, art, marketing, advertising or related field.
  • Experience in graphic/creative design with a background in sports design and creative content.
  • Previous experience working in a college sports information office.
Salary
Posting Detail Information

Posting Number AS01331P
Is this position subject to a criminal background check? Yes
Is any part of the funding for this posting coming from a grant or outside funding source? No
FLSA Status Exempt
Open Date 03/22/2024
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
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Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
Optional Documents
  1. Media File
  2. Portfolio