Director of Athletic Media Relations

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Bridgewater College - Bridgewater, VA

Description

Job Details

Job Location

Bridgewater College - Bridgewater, VA

Description

DIRECTOR OF ATHLETIC MEDIA RELATIONS

Bridgewater College, a member of the Old Dominion Athletic Conference and NCAA Division III, is seeking applications for the position of Director of Athletic Media Relations, to begin immediately. This is a full-time position, reporting to the Director of Athletics.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Handling all daily operations of the Athletic Media Relations office
• Oversight in the operation of the day-to-day coverage of Bridgewater’s 24 intercollegiate athletic programs
• Member of Athletic Administration Leadership Group
• Primary contact between the Athletic department and all external media outlets
• Maintain a quality working relationship with the college’s Marketing and Communications Department
• Main contact for multiple sports and responsible for all publicity efforts of applicable sports
• Writing and editing press releases
• Supervise and assist in the production of live game streaming
• Supervise and produce online digital media content & athletic department social media accounts content
• Produce game stories and game programs
• Managing home events for respective sports
• Keeping and updating statistics and record books
• Conducting interviews with coaches and players
• Assisting in the maintenance of the athletics website
• Providing game recaps and other human-interest stories
• Advertising and marketing
• Supervision of Athletic Media staff
• Complying with all NCAA, conference and college policies and regulations

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• 1-2 year’s experience in a director level position in Athletic Media Relations at the college level preferred, or suitable experience as an assistant or in a related field
• Strong written and verbal communications skills as well as computer abilities are essential.
• Position requires working nights, weekends and some travel with assigned teams.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign/Photoshop/Premiere), StatCrew, NCAA Live Stats, PrestoStats, Production Truck, video production and live streaming is required
• Experience with creative social media content is required
• Familiarity with SideArm Sports, Box Out Sports and Gipper is preferred
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and be insurable by the college’s auto insurance carrier.

Pay is competitive, and salary is commensurate with experience. This full-time position offers a full benefits package, including paid tuition at the College for eligible dependents.

GENERAL INFORMATION: Bridgewater College was founded in 1880 as a coeducational liberal arts college to serve the local community. Located in the scenic Shenandoah Valley, just minutes outside of Harrisonburg and within driving distance of Charlottesville, Washington D.C., and Richmond, Bridgewater is home to approximately 1,400 full-time students from 26 states and 19 countries. Bridgewater students study across 60 majors and minors, in addition to four graduate programs and 10 pre-professional programs. Bridgewater College is an NCAA DIII school with approximately 40 percent of its students participating in intercollegiate athletics on 24 teams. To learn more about Bridgewater College, visit: bridgewater.edu

APPLY: Please complete the online application and attach a cover letter, resume, and include the names and contact information (email and mobile phone) for three references. The cover letter should address the qualifications contained in the profile above.

DEADLINE: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Email HumanResources@bridgewater.edu

COMMITMENT TO EQUAL OPPORTUNITY: Bridgewater College, an equal opportunity provider and employer, is a welcoming and vibrant community committed to supporting a diverse workforce and actively seeks applications from women, minorities, and other persons from traditionally underrepresented groups. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, marital status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Non-Discrimination Notice: https://www.bridgewater.edu/legal/non-discrimination-notice/

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To request a printed copy, please call 540-828-5761