ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS

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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS

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Req #:

237301

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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS

Req #:

Req #:

237301

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Department:

INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS

Job Location:

Seattle Campus

Posting Date:

07/30/2024

Closing Info:

Closes On 08/06/2024

Salary:

$5,667 - $6,167 per month

Other Compensation:

Taxable benefits include tickets to UW Intercollegiate home competitions. Non-local candidates may be eligible for a moving allowance.

Shift:

First Shift

Benefits:

As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here.

Washington Athletics aims to inspire champions in competition and in the classroom. We exist to enrich the lives of students to positively impact our community and world for generations to come. Operating with the four core values of growth mindset, committed service, humility, and grit, the Huskies choose to lead by example. All Husky Athletics staff make an IMPACT by committing to creating a purpose-driven culture that impacts students and our greater community. We engage in GROWTH through dynamic conversations, embracing creativity, and recognizing that every challenge represents an opportunity to learn. We are a COMMUNITY that strives to create experiences for our stakeholders every single day. At our core is the belief that INCLUSION means creating spaces and places that reflect equity, advocacy, and belonging for all.

With over 650 student-athletes participating in UW's 22 sports programs, the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is committed to providing student-athletes with the ability to compete for national and conference championships while working toward a degree from one of the world's leading public research universities.

For more detailed information, please visit our Washington Athletics Candidate Dashboard.

As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills, and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.

UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.

The Intercollegiate Athletics has an outstanding opportunity for a Assistant Director of Athletic Communications to join their team.

This position is a university spokesperson for assigned athletic sports programs and events and will serve as a media liaison between the athletic department and representatives of print, broadcast, and online media.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop, plan, and implement creative publicity efforts for assigned sports programs directed toward the media and general public.

• Create and edit various department communication materials, publications, press releases and other items.

• Create, develop, and maintain sport-specific and general department content for the department’s official athletic website.

• Manage, create, and strategize content for the department’s social media properties. 20%

• Oversee game day media operations, including the supervision of event staff such as statisticians, announcers, scorer’s table personnel, and television/radio assistants. Hire and supervise photographers for events and necessary photo shoots. 20%

• In coordination with departmental staff and the media, assist with the production of broadcast audio and video features, highlights, and live events for radio, television, and Internet, as appropriate.

• Work with the Big Ten Network and others to facilitate television and online broadcasts of events.

• Maintain historical records, statistics, news, and video archives for assigned sports programs. 20%

• Maintain positive, productive working relationships with coaches, administrators, and communications staff.

• Direct the work of student employees and event-related staff and volunteers. Interview and assist in selecting job candidates for event-related staff and volunteers; train and mentor student employees and volunteers. 15%

• This position will be responsible for independent decision-making in crises and other deadline-related situations.

• Responsible for managing multiple projects and situations; searching for unique, new, and innovative approaches to achieve position objectives will be required.

• Regularly responsible for timely responses to outside inquiries from the media and general public, particularly in deadline situations.

• Required to meet deadlines for publishing various print and web projects. 15%

• Responsible for managing the brand and perception of the University and its athletics programs through interaction with the media and general public.

• Support a diverse variety of functions in support of assigned and other sports programs and administrative units. Serve as a representative of the University to a variety of outside constituencies. 10%

Compliance with the rules and regulations of the University, the NCAA, the Conference, the State of Washington, and any other governing body is of paramount importance to the University. The overall responsibility of this position is to ensure the successful operation of the program in full compliance with all such rules and regulations. As a condition of employment, the Employee shall be required to participate in rules education programs offered by the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in English, journalism, communications, or a related field, and at least two years of related experience in the sports communications field.

Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated proficiency with personal computing, social media applications, online publishing and appropriate statistical entry software. Ability to work independently with multiple deadline-driven projects.

• Knowledge of college athletics, successful experience with publicity support, and relationships with media are strongly preferred.

CONDITITONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Must be able to work evenings and weekends and some travel is required.

Application Process: The application process may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment, you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are access ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.

Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu .

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law .

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