Posted Nov 20, 2023
Expired Date: Dec 21, 2023
Job Title
Associate Athletic Director for Media Relations and Creative Content
Agency
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
Job Title
Associate Athletic Director for Media Relations and Creative Content
Agency
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
Apply NowDepartment
Athletics Programs
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
Corpus Christi, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
PURPOSE
The Associate Athletic Director for Media Relations and Creative Content is responsible for all public-facing external communications, media relations, sports information, and digital strategy in support of Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Athletics.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Coordinate and direct the activities of the athletic medica relations staff serving 16 intercollegiate sports.
Supervise staff to includes: Graphic Design Coordinator, Multimedia Production Specialist, two graduate assistants, and several hourly student staff.
Manage athletics website (goislanders.com) with oversight of all information and content including feature stories and student-athlete spotlights.
Serve as the primary athletics department liaison to local, regional, and national media as well as other universities, conferences, and organizations.
Serve as spokesman/ambassador for the athletics department and the university.
Administer budget for the athletic communications unit.
Serve as primary live broadcast web streaming technician with ESPN+ streaming productions.
Maintain the infrastructure and processes behind ESPN+ streaming productions.
Supervise the writing and circulating of news releases to the media.
Oversee social media efforts for the Athletics Department.
Create and edit various publications, including, but limited to, digital graphics, game programs, revenue generation materials and special event collateral.
Assist with the coordination of game day operations for several sports.
Work closely and collaboratively with external relations to a) enhance the visibility of the Islanders Athletic program in the conference, state and nationally, b) advance TAMU-CC mission, vision and branding, c) develop and implement printed and online materials aligned with Athletics design standards and TAMU-CC Brand and Style Guide.
Maintain current and historical statistics including records for athletic teams.
Nominate student-athletes for athletic and academic awards within the university, conference and NCAA.
Organize all athletics photographs and supervise archiving of all video elements.
Recruit, train, supervise and schedule student-workers to help with gameday functions.
Collaborate with the School of Communications on projects and internships.
Responsible for live stat production at home events
Travel with assigned teams as necessary.
Perform other duties as assigned
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
Bachelor’s Degree in communications, journalism, sports administration, or closely related field.
Four (4) years of related experience in athletics communications or broadcasting
Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
WHAT THEY WOULD LIKE TO SEE
Master’s Degree.
Demonstrated student-worker supervisory experience.
Strong knowledge of SIDEARM CMS or comparable website management software.
Experience with Adobe Premier or other video editing software. Live video streaming experience.
Intermediate skills in various computer programs including StatCrew, Genius, Photoshop and InDesign.
SALARY: $69,000 - $75,000/annually, approximately.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Person | Role |
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Ashley Birdsong |
Assistant AD for Media Relations |
Person | Role |
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Jamie Mondragon |
Associate AD for Marketing, Fan Engagement, and Creative Services |
Person | Role |
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Robbie Kleinmuntz |
Associate AD for Communications |
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