Director of Athletics Communications

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Director of Athletics Communications

Department:

Athletic Communications

Location:

Director of Athletics Communications

Department:

Athletic Communications

Location:

Tulsa, OK

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PRIMARY FUNCTION AND RELATIONSHIP TO TOTAL ORGANIZATION

• Serve as the primary media contact for assigned sports such as baseball, cross-country & volleyball.
   
• Responsible for all facets of communications/public relations to ORU athletic events, including, but not limited to, providing in-game statistics, social media generation, content creation, fulfilling interview requests and website upkeep

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as the primary media contact for assigned sports (baseball, cross-country & volleyball) and provide secondary support to other teams as assigned by the Assistant AD.
• Oversee and perform/assign game-day operations related to media, press box, scorer’s table, game statistics, online streaming, and pre/postgame press conferences for assigned sports.
• Oversee maintenance of the athletic website, oruathletics.com, for assigned sports including but not limited to posting/updating schedules, rosters, student-athlete & staff bios and keeping the record book up to date.
• Produce regular press releases (event previews, recaps, and other news) in order to enhance the brand and tell the stories of ORU Athletics.
• Communicate and coordinate graphic/content needs with creative staff for season.
• Use social media to promote individual teams and ORU Athletics as a whole.
• Handle requests from outside media sources for interviews, statements, and credential distribution.
• Work collaboratively with the University's public relations office when required on athletic-related news stories and events.
• Will have involvement in special fundraising events such as Courtside Countdown and Diamond Dinner. Will also be involved in the annual Hall of Fame induction process.
• Frequent night and weekend work is required. Travel may be required on occasion.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completion of a bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, sport management or a related field
• 1-2 years previous experience in a sports information in a collegiate athletic communications setting.
• Excellent writing, editing and communication skills
• Understanding of statistical software including NCAA Live Stats and/or Stat Crew. Must know how to accurately score/stat baseball using Stat Crew software.
• Proficiency in various software programs, including but not limited to Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office and Sidearm Sports
• Proven ability to handle high-stress situations and juggle multiple responsibilitie

EXPERIENCE/SKILLS:

• One to Two years of sports information/public relations experience.
• Familiarity and/or proficiency with using Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Premier Pro, etc.)
• Must have a solid understanding of the benefits of social media and understanding of content creation.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher and Power Point.
• Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
• Familiar with photography and has an understanding of content creation.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and writing.
• Ability to make independent decisions and judgments on administrative and procedural issues.
• Ability to analyze facts to determine actions to be taken within the limits of standard practice.

LIFESTYLE:

• Must agree to live a Christian lifestyle that adheres to the Oral Roberts University Honor Code.

Send resume, cover letter and reference list to Assistant Athletic Director of Communications Jarrett Hardwick via email, jhardwick@oru.edu.

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