ACU is affiliated with the fellowship of the Church of Christ. All applicants must be professing Christians and willing to support the Christian mission and purpose of Abilene Christian University while employed by the university.
Asst. AD for Communication & Creative Services
ACU is affiliated with the fellowship of the Church of Christ. All applicants must be professing Christians and willing to support the Christian mission and purpose of Abilene Christian University while employed by the university.
Asst. AD for Communication & Creative Services
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Athletics
Exempt Full-time
A. Create engaging content and cohesive storytelling promoting ACU Athletics
B. Develop a comprehensive creative media plan including video, photography and graphic design
C. Build relationships and communicate with teams and coaches
D. Team statistics and record keeping
E. Manage ACU Sports website
F. Coordinate with University staff on strategic communication initiatives
G. Coordinate traditional media relations – news coverage, press conferences
H. Coordinate ESPN+, WAC International and radio broadcasts
Create engaging content and cohesive storytelling promoting ACU Athletics
Responsible for leading the communications unit in producing external content for website and social media channels.
Increase brand awareness
Develop a comprehensive creative media plan including video, photography and graphic design
Works with the
creative services team to meet agreed upon content goals for athletics department and teams.
Build relationships and communicate with teams and coaches
Work with coaches to assist in recruiting, fan and alumni engagement through social media content
Schedule regular meetings with coaches and sports information contacts
Team statistics and record keeping
Compilation and maintenance of statistics and results
Record books, media guides, game programs, game notes
Record keeping for Hall of Fame and department awards
Manage and assure accurate and complete statistics for same-day game coverage by news media, for historical purposes and for reporting to conference and nation
al
organizations.
Manage ACU Sports website – ACUSports.com
News releases
Daily maintenance of content associated with and relating to the ACU athletic website, ACU athletics social media accounts.
Coordinate with University staff on strategic communication initiatives
Coordinate traditional media relations – news coverage, press conferences
Responsible for being the primary contact select teams (likely football).
Work with news media at ACU events to provide the best possible press box services to ensure adequate coverage.
Maintain good relationships with local news media and create atmosphere of trust and respect.
Coordinate ESPN+, WAC International and radio broadcasts
Work collaboratively with campus partners for ESPN+ broadcasts
Schedule radio broadcasts with station and appropriate staff
Skills
Understand and desire to promote positive stories through various creative mediums
Strong writing/grammar skills, preferable journalistic writing experience
Project management and teamwork skills
Supervisory skills (other university employees, student employees, volunteers, event staff, etc.)
Knowledge of athletics statistic software
Exceptional communication skills
Training Modules Required
Continuous desire to improve in storytelling, video, photography, graphic design
Continuous improvement of project management/time management skills
Marketing/integrated marketing
Annual writing/creative training, writing/PR/media sports relations conferences
Web publishing
Professional
Minimum of Bachelor’s degree with proven writing/editing abilities.
At least 2-3 years of responsible experience in communications, sports marketing or in a sports information office, with some supervisory or management experience preferred.
Demonstrated knowledge of content creation and storytelling.
Demonstrated commitment to accuracy and quality of work.
Experience with appropriate software for writing, web design, video editing, photography, creative design and statistical record keeping.
Broad understanding of/and interest in numerous sports.
Personal
Christian integrity
Disciplined, enthusiastic self-starter
Ability to work and interact well with coaches, staff, student athletes, administration, media and other external audiences
Exemplary communication and interpersonal skills
Commitment to quality
Strong work ethic
Organizational skills/ability to balance multiple projects and tight deadlines
Extensive travel
Loyal
Ability to handle pressure
Able to endure extended periods of sitting and typing at computer terminal
Able to reach and climb to reach files
Extended periods of walking and climbing stairs
Able to communicate with various audiences on the phone, in person and via computer
Able to lift heavy boxes
Able to lift chairs and tables and equipment necessary to arrange for press conferences and other events.
Able to drive to athletic event locations
Able to represent ACU at conferences
Irregular work hours/long days, weeknight hours and weekends.
Extended travel, i.e. same-day, 1-2 day, week long, etc trips.
Exposed to extreme weather conditions
ACU does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, disability, genetic information, national or ethnic origin in employment opportunities, in keeping with applicable state and federal law.
ACU is committed to maintaining a safe and secure campus environment and protecting the university's financial and physical assets. Therefore, Abilene Christian University conducts background checks on all candidates for employment in security sensitive positions.
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