Athletics Communication Coordinator

Are you passionate about sports, storytelling, and building a strong brand? Viterbo University invites applications for a full-time Athletics Communication Coordinator within our dynamic Athletics Department. This full-time, permanent 12-month exempt position offers an exciting opportunity to lead media relations, marketing, promotions, and digital content efforts for our athletic programs. As a key member of our team, you'll manage everything from game-day statistics and post-event coverage to website management, social media strategy, and event promotions - helping to showcase and celebrate the achievements of V-Hawk student-athletes on campus and in the community.

Responsibilities:

Athletics Communication Responsibilities:

1. Compile statistics for all home athletic events and share with local, conference, and national media.
2. Write and publish post-event recaps, social media posts, and press releases for all events.
3. Establish relationships with local television, newspaper, radio, and other media outlets.
4. Manage all aspects of athletics website content including scores, photos, and post-game recaps.
5. Maintain all athletics related historical data and statistics.
6. Oversee all department social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, X, others.
7. Coordinate all live-streaming for all home events.
8. Submit required conference and national statistics, photos, nominations, and stories for website.
9. Coordinate department photography including head shots, action photos, and team photos.
10. Promote and strengthen the brand of Viterbo athletics through messaging and promotions.
11. Produce all print and electronic publications of athletic department events and special events.

Are you passionate about sports, storytelling, and building a strong brand? Viterbo University invites applications for a full-time Athletics Communication Coordinator within our dynamic Athletics Department. This full-time, permanent 12-month exempt position offers an exciting opportunity to lead media relations, marketing, promotions, and digital content efforts for our athletic programs. As a key member of our team, you'll manage everything from game-day statistics and post-event coverage to website management, social media strategy, and event promotions - helping to showcase and celebrate the achievements of V-Hawk student-athletes on campus and in the community.

Responsibilities:

Athletics Communication Responsibilities:

1. Compile statistics for all home athletic events and share with local, conference, and national media.
2. Write and publish post-event recaps, social media posts, and press releases for all events.
3. Establish relationships with local television, newspaper, radio, and other media outlets.
4. Manage all aspects of athletics website content including scores, photos, and post-game recaps.
5. Maintain all athletics related historical data and statistics.
6. Oversee all department social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, X, others.
7. Coordinate all live-streaming for all home events.
8. Submit required conference and national statistics, photos, nominations, and stories for website.
9. Coordinate department photography including head shots, action photos, and team photos.
10. Promote and strengthen the brand of Viterbo athletics through messaging and promotions.
11. Produce all print and electronic publications of athletic department events and special events.
12. Hire, train, and supervise athletics communication staff to help fulfill office tasks.

Administrative and Leadership Responsibilities

1. Serve on the athletics administrative team and assist with planning signature events such as Athletics Golf Outing, Wall of Fame, and Athletics Honors Banquet (Victor Awards).
2. Provide guidance, training, and leadership for the athletics communication student-workers.
3. Serve as the department lead official for the athletic team rosters and scheduled athletic events.
4. Assist University and athletics department staff with providing data and information related to internal or external department reports.
5. Carry out other responsibilities as delegated or assigned by the Associate Athletics Director.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree required; master's degree preferred. Background and experience in athletic communications desired; demonstrated knowledge and experience with the duties of the position including good written, oral and interpersonal skills; proficiency in computer use including Microsoft Office applications and Presto Sports software desired; demonstrated reliability and ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously; Willingness to work flexible hours including nights and weekends.

To Apply: Please complete the online employment application form and upload a letter of interest highlighting your experiences to support your candidacy., CV/resume, and three professional references.

About the University: Viterbo University is a Catholic, Franciscan, liberal arts institution located in scenic La Crosse, Wisconsin, which has been rated as one of the top places to live in the US. The region features an attractive cost of living, beautiful bluffs and coulees, three major rivers including the Mississippi River, world-class health care and education systems, and easy access to major cities in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Illinois.

The university does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of sex or engage in sex discrimination in any education program or activity that the university operates. Title IX's mandate not to discriminate on the basis of sex extends to students, employees, applicants for employment, and other persons in all aspects of the university's programs, activities, and operations. Inquiries regarding how Title IX applies to the university may be referred to the university Title IX coordinator, to the U.S. Department of Education Office of Civil Rights, or to both.

Contact information for the Title IX coordinator is available at www.viterbo.edu/titleix.

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