Assistant Director Athletic Communications

About FIU

 

Florida International University is a top public university that drives real talent and innovation in Miami and globally. Very high research (R1) activity and high social mobility come together at FIU to uplift and accelerate learner success in a global city by focusing in the areas of environment, health, innovation, and justice. Today, FIU has two campuses and multiple centers. FIU serves a diverse student body of more than 56,000 and 290,000 Panther alumni. U.S. News and World Report places dozens of FIU programs among the best in the nation, including international business at No. 2. Washington Monthly Magazine ranks FIU among the top 20 public universities contributing to the public good.

Job Summary

 

Directs the development and distribution of news releases to various information media under the direction of the Assistant Athletic Director. Maintains public relations with the University community and the state of Florida.

• Responsible for the communications, media relations, website updates and contribute to the social and digital media activities for assigned sports.
• Interacts with traditional, internet and social media representatives and their outlets, report results, produce engaging game recaps, prepare news items on sports teams and its student-athletes; create and maintain current and historical files on teams, coaches and student-athletes.
• Prepares game-day information, manage media operations for home games and home contests, serve as an institutional representative and perform duties at assigned road games and contests.
• Coordinates with game-day personnel for selected sports to include statisticians, timers, staff and freelance photographers/videographers.
• Promotes award winners following successful nominations; respond to requests from the public for information on selected athletics teams.

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About FIU

 

Florida International University is a top public university that drives real talent and innovation in Miami and globally. Very high research (R1) activity and high social mobility come together at FIU to uplift and accelerate learner success in a global city by focusing in the areas of environment, health, innovation, and justice. Today, FIU has two campuses and multiple centers. FIU serves a diverse student body of more than 56,000 and 290,000 Panther alumni. U.S. News and World Report places dozens of FIU programs among the best in the nation, including international business at No. 2. Washington Monthly Magazine ranks FIU among the top 20 public universities contributing to the public good.

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Directs the development and distribution of news releases to various information media under the direction of the Assistant Athletic Director. Maintains public relations with the University community and the state of Florida.

• Responsible for the communications, media relations, website updates and contribute to the social and digital media activities for assigned sports.
• Interacts with traditional, internet and social media representatives and their outlets, report results, produce engaging game recaps, prepare news items on sports teams and its student-athletes; create and maintain current and historical files on teams, coaches and student-athletes.
• Prepares game-day information, manage media operations for home games and home contests, serve as an institutional representative and perform duties at assigned road games and contests.
• Coordinates with game-day personnel for selected sports to include statisticians, timers, staff and freelance photographers/videographers.
• Promotes award winners following successful nominations; respond to requests from the public for information on selected athletics teams.
• Prepares an annual publication (media guide, record book) for assigned sports, and game notes as required for select sports.
• Interacts and communicates effectively with the university's student-athletes, coaches, staff and athletics administrators; media members locally, regionally and nationally; university faculty, staff and administrators; FIU alumni, fans, followers and supporters of the athletics program; school affiliates not limited to Conference USA, the American Athletic Conference and the NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association).
• Adheres to all State of Florida, University, NCAA, Conference USA, American Athletic Conference, and department rules and policies. Reports any known NCAA violations or concerns to the Director of Athletic Compliance and be responsible for the monitoring of any subordinate as it relates to NCAA regulations.

Minimum Qualifications

 

Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and three (3) years of appropriate experience; OR a Master's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and one (1) year of appropriate experience; OR seven (7) years of appropriate experience; OR an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.

Desired Qualifications

 

• Knowledge and ability to effectively work with media outlets including planning media coverage and media publicity campaigns for the university and events
• Ability to engage many different and diverse publics through strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to analyze and select pertinent facts and integrate them into communication vehicles
• Ability to meet deadlines and occasionally multiple deadlines simultaneously
• Ability to work with both PC and MAC-based applications
• Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite; proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, specifically PhotoShop, Premiere and Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, SIDEARM Sports website tools and website management
• Proficiency with sports software statistical programs such as StatCrew and NCAA Genius
• Experience working with social media platforms not limited to Facebook, Twitter and Instagram
• Video editing skills and experience
• Knowledge of NCAA and conference rules and regulations

Job Category

 

Administrative

Advertised Salary

  $36,000 - $40,000

Work Schedule

 

• Begin time: 8:30 AM
• End time: 5:00 PM

Pre-Employment Requirements

 

• Driver's License Check
• Fingerprinting Check
• Expanded Background Check

Other Information

 

• Ability to travel locally and nationally.
• Ability to work flexible hours as needed.
• Ability to work occasional evenings, weekends and at locations outside of the University

How To Apply

 

Prospective Employee

If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in " My Applications". 

_ To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing. _

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment.  Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

How To Apply

 

Current Employee

As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in " My Applications". 

_ To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing. _

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process.  It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

Disclosures

 

Clery Notice

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, the University Police department at Florida International University provides information on crimes statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, crime reporting, and other related issues for the past three (3) calendar years. The FIU Annual Security report is available online at: https://police.fiu.edu/download/annual-security-fire-safety-report/.

To obtain a paper copy of the report, please visit the FIU Police Department located at 885 SW 109th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33199 (PG5 Market Station).

 

Pay Transparency

Florida International University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.  However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of  their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

 

_ FIU is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. _

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