Assistant Director, Sports Communication

EXPIRED

Position Summary

The Assistant Director for Sports Information will assist the director with day to day sports communication responsibilities, specifically in the areas of visual content creation, social media coordination and sport communication oversight. Additionally, the assistant director will be expected to contribute to department priorities, meetings, and committees. The assistant director will work cooperatively across the Whitworth community to advance the mission of the University.

Core Responsibilities

Social Media Management | 30%

Position Summary

The Assistant Director for Sports Information will assist the director with day to day sports communication responsibilities, specifically in the areas of visual content creation, social media coordination and sport communication oversight. Additionally, the assistant director will be expected to contribute to department priorities, meetings, and committees. The assistant director will work cooperatively across the Whitworth community to advance the mission of the University.

Core Responsibilities

Social Media Management | 30%

• Manage a staff of student-workers responsible for day-to-day social media creation and oversight
• Evaluate and implement current and up-coming social media trends for application to department needs.

• Monitor and provide advice for the department’s specific sports social media channels. Graphic Design Creation | 30%

• Develop creative content for Whitworth’s social media, website and streaming platforms.

• Create templates for weekly updates and special announcements.

• Create on-screen graphics for streaming events on Production Truck.

• Create printed material for marketing Whitworth Athletics (ex. season tickets, Pirate Night, Pirate Golf Classic). Sports Communications | 30%

• Manage on-site statistics, video stream and other game management duties.

• Write weekly updates and post-game press releases.

• Manage content on the athletics website.

• Nominate Whitworth student-athletes and coaches for appropriate awards. Other | 10%

• Additional responsibilities will be assigned that may include other administrative duties dependent on the knowledge, skills, interests, and experience brought to this position. Additionally, the candidate will be expected to contribute to student mentoring, staff retreats, and university committees.

Qualifications | Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Education and Experience

• Associates degree. Whitworth considers candidates with a
  wide range of educational backgrounds. We value the skills and knowledge
  candidates bring to Whitworth, regardless of the paths they have taken to
  acquire them.

• One year of experience in graphic design, social media coordination and content production. Whitworth Values

• A personal commitment to the Christian faith.

• Demonstrated cultural competence, proven awareness of and experience to effectively establishing relationships and positive communications across multiple dimensions of diversity including, but not limited to, race, gender, varying abilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, class or religious perspectives.

• A commitment to the educational mission of Whitworth University as a Christian liberal arts university. Skills and Abilities

• Strong written and verbal communications skills.

• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with staff, faculty, alumni, fans, parents, and students.

• Strong background in graphic design, content production, social media coordination

• The successful candidate must have a strong understanding of a broad base of sports.

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and other graphic design tools.

• Experience with NCAA Live Stats, Statcrew and other statistics platforms.

• A strong understanding of the rules and scoring guidelines for collegiate sports.

• Ability to manage and train a staff of student workers.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.

• Ability and willingness to work effectively in team atmosphere in the Athletics Department.

• Strong commitment to the University and the NCAA Division III philosophy. Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Communications, Marketing, or field related to the responsibilities of the position, no experience required.

• Experience in graphic design, social media coordination and content production within an athletics framework.

Position Details

Schedule
Full time (.83 FTE) | 10 months | 40 hours per week

Whitworth University is a Christian liberal arts university. Our shared mission is to provide our diverse students with an education of mind and heart, equipping them to honor God, follow Christ, and serve humanity. We seek candidates who are willing to engage with the university’s mission and integrate their Christian faith into their work.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, faith statement, and contact information for at least three professional references. A background check and sexual misconduct check will be required of the successful candidate.

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