Assistant or Associate Director Strategic Communications, Intercollegiate Athletics
EXPIRED

University of Nevada, Reno

Reno, NV

Posted Date: Jun 26, 2024

Expired Date: Jul 17, 2024

QUALIFICATION

  • Salary Expectation
    Unknown
  • Years of Experience
    1+ Years
  • Work Type
    Full-time

ABOUT PROGRAM

About the Job
Job Description

The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) appreciates your interest in employment at our growing institution. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. Final applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment.

If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact our recruitment helpline at (775) 784-1495 or jobs@unr.edu. For UNR Med professional job postings, please contact the Office of Professional Recruitment at (775) 784-6778.

Job Description

The University of Nevada,Athletic Departmentis recruiting for an Assistant or Associate Director of Strategic Communications. The Communications staff is responsible for the Intercollegiate Athletics Department’s (ICA) publicity and external communications efforts through the department’s media services and video efforts, as well as, its official website. The position acts as a liaison between the coaches, student-athletes, sports programs and ICA with the local, regional and national media, fans/general public, conference personnel and National Conference Athletics Association (NCAA) officials to pitch stories and handle information requests from around the country. The incumbent works to present ICA and the University of Nevada, Reno in a positive light.

The Assistant Director handles the day-to-day media services responsibilities for selected sports, including writing, producing and editing media guides and game programs, writing weekly and event news releases, updating the department web site, compiling statistics, and maintaining historical archives.

In addition to above, the Associate Director , may coordinate the work of multiple assigned sports and provide oversight of daily operations. The position coordinates the press box/press row operations and statistical crews for each of the assigned sports.

Required Qualifications

Master’s Degree and one year of related work experience; OR a Bachelor's degree and two years of related work experience; OR an Associate's Degree and three years of related work experience; OR High School Graduation and four years of related work experience.

Related Experience: experience in media relations in a college or university athletic environment or other related communications field.

Department History

University of Nevada, Reno Communications 2024–2025

Person Role

Aaron Juarez

Assistant AD, Strategic Communications (Men's Basketball, M/W Tennis)

Raymond McKenzie

Associate Director, Strategic Communications

Franchesca Carrera

Assistant Director, Strategic Communications (Women's Basketball, Women's Soccer)

University of Nevada, Reno Marketing 2024–2025

Person Role

Michael Harris

Associate AD, Revenue Generation & Fan Engagement

Garrett Becker

Assistant Athletic Director, Creative Services

Jeffrey Shoji

Director of Fan Engagement

Megan Walaitis

Associate Director, Fan Engagement

Michael Harrison

Assistant Director, Creative Services (Live Production)

University of Nevada, Reno Communications 2023–2024

Person Role

Sam Haughton

Associate AD, Ticketing, Fan Engagement, Communications

Aaron Juarez

Assistant AD, Strategic Communications (Men's Basketball, M/W Tennis)

Trevor Marbut

Associate Director, Strategic Communications (Men's Basketball, Men's & Women's Golf)

Grant Cohen

Assistant Director, Strategic Communications (Women's Basketball, Women's Soccer)

University of Nevada, Reno Marketing 2023–2024

Person Role

Michael Harris

Associate AD, Revenue Generation & Fan Engagement

Jeffrey Shoji

Director of Fan Engagement

Cameron Frazier

Director of Creative Services (Video)

Michael Harrison

Assistant Director, Creative Services (Live Production)

Megan Walaitis

Assistant Director, Fan Engagement

University of Nevada, Reno Communications 2022–2023

Person Role

Sam Haughton

Associate AD, Ticketing, Fan Engagement, Communications

Aaron Juarez

Assistant AD, Strategic Communications (Men's Basketball, M/W Tennis)

Trevor Marbut

Associate Director, Strategic Communications (Men's Basketball, Men's & Women's Golf)

Grant Cohen

Assistant Director, Strategic Communications (Women's Basketball, Women's Soccer)

University of Nevada, Reno Marketing 2022–2023

Person Role

Michael Harris

Associate AD, Revenue Generation & Fan Engagement

Kristin Bradshaw

Director of Fan Engagement

Michael Harrison

Assistant Director, Creative Services (Live Production)

Megan Walaitis

Assistant Director, Fan Engagement

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