The University of Virginia is a highly competitive Division I program committed to academic and athletic excellence. The Department of Athletics at the University of Virginia is now accepting applications for the position of Assistant Director of Athletic Communications to support the Media Relations office.
The Assistant Director of Athletic Communications position exists to provide support for the athletics communications, media relations, storytelling, and branding needs of the Athletics Department and assigned Olympic sport programs. The position will be work with assigned sports including track & field and cross country. In addition to general communications, and media relations provided for sport programs, the position is responsible for supporting assigned programs in image and brand building to positively impact and elevate the Virginia Athletics brand. This position will also develop and execute long-term strategic digital communications for assigned programs. The position will oversee the creation of graphics, photography assets and video projects for both content creation and branding purposes on digital platforms and social media channels. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: exemplary customer service to internal and external constituencies; planning and directing the communication of information through news releases, photography, creative video, social media outlets, other electronic means and personal contact; working with media representatives at the local, state and national level; event management; supervising student assistants and creating, designing and writing creative content (digital and print) for assigned sports.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Required Qualifications
The University of Virginia is a highly competitive Division I program committed to academic and athletic excellence. The Department of Athletics at the University of Virginia is now accepting applications for the position of Assistant Director of Athletic Communications to support the Media Relations office.
The Assistant Director of Athletic Communications position exists to provide support for the athletics communications, media relations, storytelling, and branding needs of the Athletics Department and assigned Olympic sport programs. The position will be work with assigned sports including track & field and cross country. In addition to general communications, and media relations provided for sport programs, the position is responsible for supporting assigned programs in image and brand building to positively impact and elevate the Virginia Athletics brand. This position will also develop and execute long-term strategic digital communications for assigned programs. The position will oversee the creation of graphics, photography assets and video projects for both content creation and branding purposes on digital platforms and social media channels. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: exemplary customer service to internal and external constituencies; planning and directing the communication of information through news releases, photography, creative video, social media outlets, other electronic means and personal contact; working with media representatives at the local, state and national level; event management; supervising student assistants and creating, designing and writing creative content (digital and print) for assigned sports.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Preference will be given to applications received by Jan. 10, 2024. Along with resume, cover letter, and a list of 3 professional references, please include a writing sample in your application.
Anticipated Hiring Range: $44,000 - $50,000 dependent upon qualifications.
The successful candidate will pass a background check. This is a full-time position with UVA benefits. Employees benefits package highlights include:
Moving and relocation reimbursement assistance
22 days of paid time off, increasing with service; 13+ paid holidays each year, in addition to paid time off
Parental and Community Service Leave
Health plan with options to meet healthcare and financial needs available immediately
Retirement benefits
Tuition and professional development benefits after six months of employment
Employee wellness program featuring activities to earn up to $500/year.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Please do not submit application materials directly to staff of the Department of Athletics, as only applications received through the UVA job board will be considered. Complete an application online and include the following documents:
Resume
Cover letter
Contact information for three references
Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile by searching ‘Find Jobs.’ Upload all materials into the resume submission field, multiple documents can be submitted into this one field. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission. Applications that do not contain all required documents will not receive full consideration. For questions about the application process, please contact Michele Jarman, Academic Recruiter. This position will not sponsor applications for immigration.
The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.
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