SPORTS INFORMATION DIR

EXPIRED

SPORTS INFORMATION DIR - (T211636)

Description

Position Summary:

SPORTS INFORMATION DIR - (T211636)

Description

Position Summary:

Serves as Director of Athletic Communications within the UAB Department of Athletics. Coordinates all media activities and related publications. Oversees the maintenance of the UAB athletics web site with emphasis on sportpress releases, roster/biography information and statistical records. Coordinates and maintains photography archive for all athletics teams. Maintains various records and statistics on team and individual athletes. Assists in coordination of interviews with the news media; prepares and submits all athletic press releases. Performs other duties as directed.

Primary handler of official sport specific social media accounts. Makes arrangements for facilities and services needed for media relations. Adheres to all institution, conference and NCAA rules and regulations. Reports all known NCAA violations in accordance with institutional, conference and NCAA policies and guidelines.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinates all media activities and related publications.
• Oversees the maintenance of the UAB athletics web site with emphasis on sport press releases, roster/biography information and statistical records.
• Maintains various records and statistics on team and individual athletes.
• Assists in coordination of interviews with the news media; prepares and submits all athletic press releases.
• Primary handler of official sport specific social media accounts.
• Makes arrangements for facilities and services needed for media relations.
• Adheres to all institution, conference and NCAA rules and regulations. Reports all known NCAA violations in accordance with institutional, conference and NCAA policies and guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Salary Range: $45,395 – $51,000

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field and three (3) years of related experience required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement. 

Primary Location

: University

Job Category

: Professional & Managerial

Organization

: 090000000 Athletics Department Administration

Employee Status

: Regular

Shift: Day/1st Shift

Work Arrangement (final schedule to be determined by the department/hiring manager): Onsite