Job Description

Embry-Riddle Athletics is seeking candidates for Assistant Director of Athletics Communications.

Job Description:

The Assistant Director of Athletics Communications will report to the Director of Athletics Communications and will be involved in all aspects of publicizing of all 20 of NCAA II Embry-Riddle's intercollegiate athletics teams, as well helping to build the ERAU Athletics brand.

Job Description

Embry-Riddle Athletics is seeking candidates for Assistant Director of Athletics Communications.

Job Description:

The Assistant Director of Athletics Communications will report to the Director of Athletics Communications and will be involved in all aspects of publicizing of all 20 of NCAA II Embry-Riddle's intercollegiate athletics teams, as well helping to build the ERAU Athletics brand.

Responsibilities:

• Publicity of the University’s athletic program.
• Coordinate all media activities for assigned sports, including live streaming of and live stats for all home events.
• Coverage of athletic events and provide in-game and post-game information to coaches and media, including statistics, in a timely and effective manner.
• Utilize social media for promotion and provision of information for ERAU’s sport programs
• Design/produce/edit of all digital and print media for all varsity sports programs, including press releases, game programs, press guides and feature articles.
• Maintenance and day-to-day updating of Athletics website
• Develop graphics for use in social media, brochures, programs and flyers
• Nominate student-athletes for department/conference/regional/national awards
• Develop and maintain and working relationship with coaches and staff
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and experience in sports information, communication, public relations or related field.
• Experience in a college or professional sports information setting preferred.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written,
• Proficiency with both Mac and PC computers
• Working knowledge of StatCrew /NCAA Live Stats/PrestoStats statistical software
• Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, InDesign and Premiere Pro
• Knowledge of content management systems
• Experience with video recording and editing, as well as motion­ graphics a plus
• Ability to work nights and weekends. 

All applications must include the following materials:

• Cover letter

• Resume

• Three professional references