Director of Athletic Communications
EXPIRED

Southern Arkansas University

Magnolia, AR

Posted Date: Jun 06, 2024

Expired Date: Jun 27, 2024

QUALIFICATION

  • Salary Expectation
    Unknown
  • Years of Experience
    Not provided
  • Work Type
    Full-time

ABOUT PROGRAM

About the Job
Job Description

Director of Athletic Communications

Duties: in charge of the exchange of all sports-related information with other institutions, the Great American Conference and the NCAA; serve as a liaison to all media outlets for information regarding Mulerider Athletics; write game recaps/feature stories, create/design graphics for social media usage; record statistics during each home event for all SAU sports teams and away events as required; assist in the streaming of all home events through creation of broadcast graphics; report statistics to the NCAA, Great American Conference, visiting institutions and other applicable organizations; accumulate, organize and maintain archive statistics for assigned SAU sports teams; provide assistance in the training, guidance, supervision and evaluation to assigned game day staff in the areas of in-game social media use, official scoring and graphic design for the purpose of department marketing; maintain and routinely update all information contained on the SAU Athletics Department website; assist with game day operations (including pregame press box setup and postgame teardown, PA script creation and all video board operation); comply with all rules, regulations, guidelines and bylaws of institution, Great American Conference, and NCAA and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred; demonstrate evidence of successful experience in a collegiate athletic communications office or related field; effective communication, excellent written and oral communication skills with a strong attention to detail; experience with/knowledge of statistical software (StatCrew, NCAA Live Stats); graphic design experience with a working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, InDesign); preferred video creation/editing skills preferred; interpersonal skills and commitment to total success of students. All SAU faculty and staff demonstrate a commitment to inclusion and diversity of the University community and excellence in interpersonal behaviors and effective collaboration with colleagues. Joining the SAU family requires a commitment to our culture of Continuous Quality Improvement.

Interested individuals should send a letter of interest, current resume, and the contact information of five (5) references to HR@saumag.edu or the Office of Human Resources, Southern Arkansas University, 100 E. University 9288, Magnolia, AR 71753. Interested individuals that have applied should send writing and design (graphic and/or video is applicable) to sausid@saumag.edu. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Review of applications will begin immediately. Applicants must show proof of U.S. employment eligibility. AA/EOE. Non-listed references may be contacted.

Posted: June 5, 2024

Department History

Southern Arkansas University Communications 2024–2025

Person Role

Jonathan Briggs

Assistant Director of Athletic Communications

Southern Arkansas University Communications 2023–2024

Person Role

Jonathan Briggs

Assistant Director of Athletic Communications

Jacob Pumphrey

Assistant Director of Athletics for Communications

Southern Arkansas University Communications 2022–2023

Person Role

Jacob Pumphrey

Assistant Director of Athletics for Communicationsons

Kayte Ledbetter

Assistant Director of Athletic Communications

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