Assistant Director of Sports Media

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Position Information

Posting Number

S01267P

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Position Details

Position Information

Posting Number

S01267P

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Position Title

Assistant Director of Sports Media

Department

Athletics

FLSA

Salary

Negotiable.

Grant Funded

No

Location

Main Campus

Faculty, Staff, Admin or Student

Staff

Number of Vacancies

2

Position Summary

Jackson State University, an NCAA Division I (FCS) member of the NCAA and Southwestern Athletic Conference and one of the leading institutions of higher education in the region, is accepting applications for the position of Assistant Director of Sports Media.

Qualifications

Minimum Required Education

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in journalism, mass communications or English.

Minimum Required Experience

At least two years of experience in a communications or journalism position primary positioned in or around college or professional sports Web content management experience.

Minimum Required Licenses and/or Certifications

None.

Qualifications

See knowledge, skills, and abilities along with the job duties.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Exceptional writing, organizational, and people skills. Familiarity with publicizing programs via various social media and digital platforms. Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Develop content themes and concepts to promote and increase awareness of the university’s athletics teams, events, and initiatives Write press releases and game stories Compile and maintain statistical information. Maintain the athletics web page Develop content for social media and digital platform Work with the media and sports information offices of competing institutions and conferences and the NCAA national office to ensure that results are disseminated as quickly and effectively as possible to local, regional, and national media outlets.

Posting Detail Information

EEO Statement

Jackson State University is an equal opportunity employer and all qualifiedapplicants will receive consideration for employment without regard torace, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status,protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Background Check Statement

Jackson State University is committed to providing a safe campus. JSU conducts background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include reference checks, criminal history/record check and when appropriate a credit report or driving history report.

Open Date

11/30/2023

Close Date

12/08/2023

Open Until Filled (overrides close field)

No

Special Instructions to Applicants

Additional consideration will be given to applicants with skills in graphic design and multimedia (audio/video production and editing) and knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite programs.

Posting Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * What is the highest level of education attained?

   • G.E.D.
   • High School Diploma
   • Associate's degree
   • Bachelor's degree
   • Master's degree
   • Specialist degree
   • Ph.D.
   • Juris Doctorate
   • None of the above

2. * Can you, if hired, provide proof of education?

   • Yes
   • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume Optional Documents 1. Cover Letter/Letter of Application

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