Public Relations Specialist I (Marketing & Promotions Coordinator)

Position Information

Position Information

Position Number

512010

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Position Information

Position Information

Position Number

512010

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Working Title

Public Relations Specialist I (Marketing & Promotions Coordinator)

Job Title

Coordinator

Job Type

Full-Time

Department

Athletic Director

Job Purpose

The overall purpose of this job is to assist the Director for Video and Marketing in day-to-day operations. This position reports to the Director for Video and Marketing and works to increase sponsorship revenue and season ticket sales as well as provide a positive look to athletics from a patron’s point of view through social media, promotions, special events and community outreach.

Tennessee Tech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

Essential Functions

Position creates marketing and promotions initiatives for intercollegiate athletics, including special events, social media, fundraising involvement and community outreach. Coordinates the planning and distribution of marketing and promotional materials. Assists with developing comprehensive season ticket plans for football and men’s and women’s basketball, including social media, community event involvement, speaking opportunities and group sales. Assists with floor/field activity for men’s and women’s basketball and football events, assists with on-court/on-field promotions, script creation, sponsorship presentations, giveaways and in-game details. Serves as a sales contact for corporate sponsorships. Complies with

NCAA

,

OVC

and

TTU

guidelines, rules and regulations. Establishes and maintains professional working relationships with University personnel and corporate/community sponsors. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in business or a related field. The position also requires on-the-job training and effective communication skills as well as networking and sales training. The position should have one year of experience, preferably in an athletic setting, beyond the degree requirement. Effective communication, time management skills, appropriate business etiquette, sales and networking skills, organizational skills, and ability to work extended hours, nights, and weekends.

Preferred Qualifications

Three years of experience in marketing, promotions, sales or related area. Graphic design experience. Supervisory experience. Experience working in a collegiate athletics program.

Work Hours

Ability to work extended nights and weekends

Compensation and Benefits

| Salary | Commensurate with education and experience. Pay grade 9. | | Benefits Information |
Tennessee Tech offers a competitive benefits package. Benefits include the accumulation of two vacation days per month and one sick leave day per month, and thirteen University holidays. Other benefits include medical and life insurance (shared cost with the university), retirement, optional 401k, and educational benefits. |

Posting Details

| Posting Date | 11/12/2024 | | Screening Date | 11/26/2024 | | Open Until Filled | Yes | | Special Instructions to Applicants |
Applicant are required to to electronically upload a cover letter, resume, copy of transcripts (official transcripts required upon hire), and complete contact information for three references. References will be contacted at a later date. Submission of materials is the applicant’s responsibility. Applications without all required materials are incomplete and will not be considered. |

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Cover Letter 2. Resume 3. Transcripts 4. List of References

Optional Documents 1. Transcripts 2 2. Other Documents

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have at least one year of related professional experience?

   • Yes
   • No

2. * Do you have a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in business or a related field?

   • Yes
   • No

3. * How did you hear about this job opportunity?

(Open Ended Question)

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