Assistant Director, Athletic Communications

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Posting Information

Posting Number

SAECC3925

Advertised Title

Assistant Director, Athletic Communications

Campus Location

Main Campus (Memphis, TN)

Position Number

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Posting Number

SAECC3925

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Advertised Title

Assistant Director, Athletic Communications

Campus Location

Main Campus (Memphis, TN)

Position Number

018612

Category

Staff (Hourly/Monthly)

Department

Athletic Communications

Minimum Position Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant area and two (2) years of collegiate or professional level public relations experience. Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.

Special Conditions

Screening will begin immediately until a candidate has been selected.

The department is especially interested in candidates who have strong knowledge or understanding of social media best practices.

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday

8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Will require work beyond normal schedule including nights, weekends, holidays and travel.

Posting Date

07/22/2024

Closing Date

Open Until Screening Begins

Yes

Hiring Range

$45,000 per year

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time: Benefits Eligible

Working Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stand; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Additional Working Conditions

Special Instructions to Applicants

All applications must be submitted online at workforum.memphis.edu.

Applicants must complete all applicable sections of the online application to be considered for a position. Please upload a cover letter, resume, and reference list after completing your application, if required by the system. Required work experience is based on full-time hours. Part-time work experience will be prorated as listed.

Candidates who are called for an interview must notify the Department of Human Resources in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

Is this posting for UofM employees only?

No

Positions Supervised

This position may help supervise interns and student employees

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Ability to work both independently as well as collaboratively with the departmental team as well as external stakeholders.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.

Ability to use independent judgment and to gather, manage, and impart information to the media and various other internal and external audiences.

Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.

Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.

Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.

Possesses media relations skills.

Knowledge of sporting press box procedures, techniques, facilities, and equipment.

Ability to utilize Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, etc.).

Additional Position Information

Must be able to comply with all Athletic Department, University, Board of Trustees,

NCAA

, and Athletic conference policies and procedures.

Benefits of Employment (Applies to full-time, non-police employees only) [

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Job Duties

| Duties & Responsibilities |
Coordinates the communication strategies for the assigned Tigers men’s soccer, volleyball and softball programs, and other athletic programs as needed. |

| Duties & Responsibilities |
Works independently to develop concepts, design, and coordinate the printing orelectronic distribution of a range of public relations collateral and graphics. |

| Duties & Responsibilities |
Writes and edits an array of print content including press releases, game previews, recaps, features, and other material with many pieces produced on tight deadlines. |

| Duties & Responsibilities |
Cultivates and maintain solid working relationships with local and national media. |

| Duties & Responsibilities |
Updates content and contributes toward the creative direction of the department’swebsite, Go TigersGo.com. |

| Duties & Responsibilities |
Coordinates game day communications operations including staffing for media relations, statistics, staffing, management, and creative content. Attends home events as required with occasional travel. |

| Duties & Responsibilities |
Anticipates, coordinates, and supports the requirements of broadcast television
productions at home events as well as requests from broadcast television, talent, and
production crews both at home and on the road. |

| Duties & Responsibilities |
Other duties as assigned. |

| Duties & Responsibilities |
Develops, monitors, and updates social media platforms with a strong focus on
Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. |

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. Do you have a valid driver's license?
   • Yes
   • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter 3. References List Optional Documents

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