Assistant Athletic Director for Media Relations

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Job Title

Assistant Athletic Director for Media Relations

Agency

Tarleton State University

Department

Athletics

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Job Title

Assistant Athletic Director for Media Relations

Agency

Tarleton State University

Department

Athletics

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Stephenville, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

This position will serve as the secondary contact for the Texan Football program, as well as the primary contact for the women’s basketball, beach volleyball and men’s golf programs. This position will be responsible for writing news releases, feature stories and biographical information; in-game statistics; publishing information on the athletic department website; creating graphics, video and messaging for social media posts; editing and designing game programs and other athletics department publications; leadership and management of student interns and graduate assistants; assisting with press box accommodations; compiling and archiving statistics, records, photography and other information and nominating student-athletes, coaches and teams for awards; assisting with productions, administrative duties for home events and other duties as assigned. Ability to travel with select teams will be required.

Tarleton State University is located in Stephenville, Texas and is a member of NCAA Division I and the Western Athletic Conference (WAC).

Full time 12-month position reporting directly to the Sr. Associate Athletic Director for Communications. This position requires work beyond normal business hours, weekends, and holidays. Normal work hours are Monday-Friday 8 am - 5 pm. The Assistant Athletic Director for Media Relations must be able to work after hours, weekends, and holidays and must be able to work remotely at the request of the University.

Education and Experience

-Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

-Two years of related experience.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Excellent communication skills including strong media writing ability and knowledge of AP style; Ability to organize, prioritize and schedule work assignments; Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe InDesign and Adobe Photoshop; Graphic design/illustration skills; Competent in social media platforms and strategy with experience managing multiple channels; Understanding of football, basketball, volleyball, golf and athletic terminology; Experience with NCAA Live Stats and/or StatCrew; Managerial experience

Other Requirements:

This position requires work beyond normal business hours, weekends, and holidays.

Salary

Commensurate with experience

The target base annual salary is $48,120 and may be negotiable based on funding availability and candidate experience/skillset in relation to the minimum requirements of this position. Tarleton State University offers a career filled with purpose and opportunity in addition to competitive wages. As part of the Tarleton family, the following benefits are also available to full time and qualifying part time employees:

Educational Benefits

• Family Education Benefit (Tuition Scholarship)
• Doctoral Educational Assistance

Employee Health, Wellness, and Financial Planning

• Fully covered employee health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement and Insurance programs

Paid Leave

• Paid sick leave
• Holiday pay
• Vacation
• Longevity pay
• Paid Birthday Leave

Other

• Complimentary tickets to all Athletic and Performing Fine Arts events
• Employee Wellness Release Time
• Staff Gym Membership Discount with Campus Recreation
• and other Tarleton Discounts

Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a completed application for consideration. Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.

Application Procedure:

During the application process applicants have one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents and “Submit” the application. Applicants will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once the application materials have been submitted via "Submit" action.

Employment applications must include:

• Completed online application
• Cover Letter / Letter of Interest addressing qualifications
• Curriculum Vitae or Resume
• At least 3 current professional references and their full contact information

Applications received by Tarleton State University must have all job application data entered.  Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application.  “See resume” is not an acceptable entry in the job application.  Incomplete applications will not be considered.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.