Assistant Director, Athletic Communications

University of St. Thomas; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Remission

Generous Retirement Contributions

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Fully Paid Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

The University of St. Thomas invites qualified candidates to apply for an Assistant Director of Athletic Communications within Intercollegiate Athletics.

This role will tell the Tommie athletics story across internal and external channels and develop a comprehensive communications plan for 3–4 assigned teams. You will work with the Director to support day-to-day operations, supervise student staff, write game stories and press releases, manage video, photography, and social media content, and

Qualifications

• Two years of professional level experience in communications, preferably at the collegiate level.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
• Experience with Statcrew, Adobe Suite (InDesign and Photoshop), NCAA Genius Live Stats or similar CMS.
• Knowledge of NCAA and conference rules.
• Proven written communication skill and extensive electronic media skills.
• Demonstrated writing, editorial skills, a working knowledge of the media and public relations.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with the Director of Athletic Communications to provide day-to-day operational support for the Tommie Athletics Communications office.
• Help support and manage overall department needs including structure, policy and operational flow for newly created DI Athletics Communication office.
• Develop strategic communications plans and coordinate with coaches and staff.
• Write stories, game recaps and press releases for website and other media.
• Help manage/produce video, photography and social media content.
• Manage social media channels for assigned teams and support streaming for live broadcasts.
• Lead gameday stats and coordinate staff; maintain historical records and statistics.

Skills

Strong written communication

Electronic media skills

Public relations knowledge

Content creation

Digital media

Tools

Statcrew

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Photoshop

NCAA Genius Live Stats

Job description

The University of St. Thomas invites qualified candidates to apply for an Assistant Director of Athletic Communications position within the department for Intercollegiate Athletics.

The University of St. Thomas embraces belonging and equal opportunity for all. Our convictions of dignity, diversity and personal attention call us to embody and champion an inclusive environment. The University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEO). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, or other protected characteristic. This commitment to inclusion and equal opportunity is consistent with our mission: Inspired by Catholic intellectual tradition, the University of St. Thomas educates students to be morally responsible leaders who think critically, act wisely, and work skillfully to advance the common good. A successful candidate will possess a commitment to the ideals of this mission.

JOIN OUR COMMUNITY

• Tuition Remission for employees, spouses, and dependents
• Generous Retirement Contributions to support your future
• Comprehensive Health Coverage including medical, dental, and vision
• Fully Paid Insurance: disability, life, and AD&D
• Paid Parental Leave to support growing families

Salary Range: $40,500 to $46,800

The University of St. Thomas has provided a salary range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The specific salary offered will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information.

JOB SUMMARY

The Assistant Director – Athletic Communications position will be responsible for effectively telling the Tommie athletics’ story. This position will work across all internal and external channels to develop and implement a comprehensive communications plan for 3-4 assigned teams. This person will need a strong background in communications, digital media and content creation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Work directly with the Director of Athletic Communications to help provide day-to-day operational support for the Tommie Athletics Communications office. Help support and manage overall department needs including structure, policy and operational flow for newly created DI Athletics Communication office.

Sport Oversight

Responsible for oversight of all aspects of athletic communication for assigned teams (3-4 teams) including:

• Develop strategic communications plan including coordination with coaches, support staff and other key internal units.
• Manage, train and direct students assigned to help support assigned teams.
• Write stories, game recaps and press releases for website and other media
• Help manage/produce video, photography and social media content
• Manage social media channels for assigned teams
• Support streaming for live game broadcasts
• Manage the gameday stats function and game day staff responsible for running stats software.
• Maintain historical records and statistics.
• Lead the development of game programs, media guides and game notes.
• Manage and coordinate all media requests
• Manage communication with key external contacts (NCAA, conference contacts, opposing teams).

Student Supervision

Assist in oversight of student work program and help with the department efforts to recruit, hire, train and schedule student staff and gameday contract workers to support all aspects of the Athletic Communications department.

Other duties

Responsible for other duties as assigned by the Assistant AD of Athletic Communications.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications

• Two years of professional level experience in communications, preferably at the collegiate level

An equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills have been acquired may be substituted.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Statcrew, Adobe Suite (In Design and Photoshop), NCAA Genius Live Stats or similar content management systems
• Knowledge of NCAA and conference rules
• Proven written communication skill and extensive electronic media skills
• Demonstrated writing, editorial skills, a working knowledge of the media and public relations

In light of its commitment to create and maintain a safe learning and working environment, employment with the University of St. Thomas requires consent and successful completion of a background screening.

Official job posting is available at www.stthomas.edu/jobs.