Coordinator of Athletics Communication

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Are you passionate about sports, storytelling, and building a strong brand? Viterbo University invites applications for the full-time Coordinator of Athletics Communication role within our dynamic Athletics Department. This 12-month position offers an exciting opportunity to lead media relations, marketing, promotions, and digital content efforts for our athletic programs. As a key member of our team, you'll manage everything from game-day statistics and post-event coverage to website management, social media strategy, and event promotions - helping to showcase and celebrate the achievements of V-Hawk student-athletes on campus and in the community.

Responsibilities:

1. Compile contest statistics for all home athletic events and submit to local media and CCAC and NAIA.
2. Write and publish post-event recaps, social media posts, and press releases for athletic events.
3. Communicate regularly with local television, newspaper, radio, and other media outlets.
4. Manage all aspects of athletics website content including scores, photos, and post-game recaps.
5. Oversee all department social medial platforms including Facebook, X, and Instagram.
6. Submit required CCAC and NAIA statistical data, photos, weekly nominations, and stories for website.
7. Coordinate athletics department photography including head shots, action photos and team photos.
8. Coordinate athletic event video stream productions including set up, monitoring, and take down.
9. Promote and strengthen the brand of Viterbo athletics through messaging, marketing, and promotions.
10. Produce all print and electronic publications including game day sheets and special event programs.
11. Hire, train, and supervise student workers, interns, or others to assist with athletics communications
12. Serve on Events, Communications and Operations (ECO) administrative planning team.
13. Assist with planning signature athletic events including Wall of Fame, Golf Outing and VICTOR awards.

Are you passionate about sports, storytelling, and building a strong brand? Viterbo University invites applications for the full-time Coordinator of Athletics Communication role within our dynamic Athletics Department. This 12-month position offers an exciting opportunity to lead media relations, marketing, promotions, and digital content efforts for our athletic programs. As a key member of our team, you'll manage everything from game-day statistics and post-event coverage to website management, social media strategy, and event promotions - helping to showcase and celebrate the achievements of V-Hawk student-athletes on campus and in the community.

Responsibilities:

1. Compile contest statistics for all home athletic events and submit to local media and CCAC and NAIA.
2. Write and publish post-event recaps, social media posts, and press releases for athletic events.
3. Communicate regularly with local television, newspaper, radio, and other media outlets.
4. Manage all aspects of athletics website content including scores, photos, and post-game recaps.
5. Oversee all department social medial platforms including Facebook, X, and Instagram.
6. Submit required CCAC and NAIA statistical data, photos, weekly nominations, and stories for website.
7. Coordinate athletics department photography including head shots, action photos and team photos.
8. Coordinate athletic event video stream productions including set up, monitoring, and take down.
9. Promote and strengthen the brand of Viterbo athletics through messaging, marketing, and promotions.
10. Produce all print and electronic publications including game day sheets and special event programs.
11. Hire, train, and supervise student workers, interns, or others to assist with athletics communications
12. Serve on Events, Communications and Operations (ECO) administrative planning team.
13. Assist with planning signature athletic events including Wall of Fame, Golf Outing and VICTOR awards.
14. Carry out other responsibilities as delegated or assigned by the Director of Athletics.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree required; master's degree preferred. Background and experience in athletic communications desired; demonstrated knowledge and experience with the duties of the position including good written, oral and interpersonal skills; proficiency in computer use including Microsoft Office applications and Presto Sports software desired; demonstrated reliability and ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously; Willingness to work flexible hours including nights and weekends.

To Apply: Complete Viterbo University on-line employment application and upload letter of interest, resume, and three professional references. Review of applications will begin immediately. Contact Barry Fried, Athletics Director at bjfried@viterbo.edu or 608.796.3812 with questions.

About Viterbo: Viterbo University is a Catholic, Franciscan, liberal arts institution located in scenic La Crosse, Wisconsin, which has been rated as one of the top places to live in the US. The region features an attractive cost of living, beautiful rolling hills and bluffs, three major rivers including the Mississippi River, world-class health care and education systems, and easy access to major cities in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Illinois.

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