Director of Athletic Communications

EXPIRED

Type: Full-Time
Posted: 05/14/2024
Category: Athletics - Athletic Administration; +1 Communications, Marketing, and Public Affairs

Bethany College is seeking qualified applicants for the full-time, 12-month position of Director of Athletic Communications. This position will report to the Director of Athletics. The successful candidate is responsible for the promotion of a successful NCAA Division III 22-sport athletic department.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Type: Full-Time
Posted: 05/14/2024
Category: Athletics - Athletic Administration; +1 Communications, Marketing, and Public Affairs

Bethany College is seeking qualified applicants for the full-time, 12-month position of Director of Athletic Communications. This position will report to the Director of Athletics. The successful candidate is responsible for the promotion of a successful NCAA Division III 22-sport athletic department.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, supervision and evaluation of communications staff, and is responsible for the adequate training for communications game day staff in both equipment operations and the use of statistical software.
• Assist in event management by setting-up and staffing such events, accommodating and directing visiting team and officials/referees.
• Recruit, hire, train and oversee all communications staff for home events; ensures that all events held in conjunction with the Athletic Department are in compliance with all College, NCAA ,PAC rules and regulations.
• Provide leadership, supervision, and evaluation of Athletic Communications Interns.
• Maintain, update and provide content for Bethany College’s Athletic website and social media sites; develop and promote all Bethany’s athletic highlight and promotional videos on the website and social media outlets. Which includes posting game stories, photos, player profiles, etc.
• Communicate information regarding the intercollegiate athletic programs to the public, and promote Bethany athletics in local, regional, and national media.
• Create and publish annual media guides, game day programs, and other intercollegiate publications; provide assistance for individual teams in producing publications such as camp brochures and newsletters; serve as secondary photographer for intercollegiate athletics.
• Oversee and maintain all facets of the intercollegiate athletic webcasts, including design, overlay, and information displayed on the more than 150 webcasts annually; serve as the main contact for all outside play-by-play announcers, and any technology upgrades that pertain to the webcasts.
• Coordinate the promotion of athletic events both on campus and in the community through the use of social media, as well as the development and execution of in-game promotions and contents.
• Nominate athletes for college, local, regional and national recognition, including PAC nominations, College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA), National College Athletic Association (NCAA) honors and Hall of Fame.
• Responsible for the design and implementation of new signage and branding on the Bethany College campus, specifically in the athletic facilities; ensure a consistent image and appropriate trademark usage as it relates to institutional publication guidelines, trademark, usage, and marketing materials.
• Public address announcer for sporting events
• Maintain and update varsity athletic teams’ records
• Contribute content for alumni magazine
• Provide the conference (PAC) office with statistics, a weekly release and other information as requested
• Train and supervise student workers in an office and game management setting
• Serve as emcee for athletic department banquets and other functions
• Serve as the spokesperson for the athletic department in designated situations
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree, master’s degree preferred in Sports Management, Marketing, Communications or a closely related field, and a minimum of three-five (3-5) years of work experience in sports information, brand marketing, public relations and/or advertising required, preferably in collegiate athletics and/or professional athletics, required.

• Broad knowledge of sports statistics, as well as the rules and regulations for all intercollegiate sports preferred. Experience with Presto Scoreshots, Photoshop, InDesign, Premier and other Adobe Creative Suite software preferred.
• Strong understanding of athletics branding, marketing and advertising principles preferred.
• A valid and current driver’s license is required throughout the duration of employment in this position. The incumbent is required to travel for sporting events, as directed.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint), NCAA computerized statistical packages and desktop publishing equipment.
• Working knowledge of various broadcast equipment used to stream/broadcast contests.
• Knowledge of and adherence to NCAA, conference, and University rules and regulations, media practices, and procedures.
• Ability to build consensus among team members and manage multiple concurrent priorities.
• Ability to work independently, as well as complete projects by enlisting the cooperation of others.
• Ability to manage precise details from beginning to end.
• Ability to build relationships with a wide range of constituencies.
• Ability to effectively organize and prioritize work, as well as meet timelines on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to identify and analyze problems and devise solutions.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong project management skills.
• Strong organizational, planning and time management skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong commitment to customer service.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. US citizenship or a valid work visa is required for this position. Start date will be immediate upon successful completion of a background check. Cover Letter, Resume and List of 3 Professional References can be submitted electronically to bsansom@bethanywv.edu. AA/EOE

Bethany College is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applications without regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 304-829-7131. For more information related to Bethany College’s Title IX Sexual Harassment policies and procedures, please visit the Bethany College website.

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, Bethany College publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. Please see Bethany College’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report for more specific information.

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