Associate Director of Athletics Communications

Baylor University; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Tuition remission

Retirement contributions

Job summary

Baylor University in Waco, TX is seeking an Associate Director of Communications to shape and protect the athletics brand through media relations and digital communications.

The role leads PR for 19 sports, collaborates with the athletics communications team, and supports pre/post-competition coverage, social channels, statistics, and archives.

Applicants must have a Bachelor's degree and at least two years of relevant experience and must be authorized to work in the United States.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience in athletics communications preferred.
• Ability to work non-standard hours and travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary PR practitioner and media liaison for assigned sports.
• Collaborate with athletics communications team to support all 19 sport programs.
• Assist with media needs pre- and post-competition; coordinate press materials.
• Ensure timely and accurate flow of information across social media, statistics, video, and press releases.
• Maintain historical archives to preserve program history for future generations.
• Travel with assigned programs and assist with coverage of additional programs as necessary.
• Monitor public perception and coordinate strategic messaging to media and public; communicate with coaches and administration.

Skills

Media relations

Crisis communications

Strategic messaging

Social media management

Written communications

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

A humblecollegefounded before Texas was a state,Baylornow stands as one of the premier institutions of higher education in the world. Baylor has continued to invest in research and doctoral education, both solidifying and elevating its unique status as a preeminent Christian research university. Baylor is among 187 R1 institutions, just 52 of which are private universities.

Since 2011, Baylor has been named as one of the nation’s “Great Colleges to Work For”. Great Colleges to Work For® is one of the country’s largest and most respected workplace recognition programs. Each year, Great Colleges recognizes the colleges and universities that get top employee ratings regarding workplace practices and policies across 10 areas. This recognition is based on faculty and staff responses to a related annual survey. The survey, conducted by ModernThink, is a way for colleges and universities to gain a deeper understanding of how their employees experience and view various aspects of the institution. This continued recognition further affirms Baylor as a rewarding place to build a career.

What We Are Looking For

The Associate Director of Communications is responsible for coordinating outgoing messaging to shape, enhance and protect the Baylor Athletics brand and image through verbal and digital communication with media and constituents.

A Bachelor's degree and two years relevant experience are required. Experience will not be considered in lieu of the educational requirement.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

What You Will Do

• Serve as the primary public relations practitioner and media liaison for assigned sports
• Collaborate with other members of the athletics communications team to serve all 19 sport programs
• Assist with all media needs pre- and post- competition
• Ensure flow of information (social media, statistics, video, press releases, etc.) are timely and accurate
• Maintain historical archives to ensure program history is preserved for future generations
• Travel with assigned programs and assist with coverage of additional programs as necessary
• Monitor public perception of assigned athletic programs and coordinate strategic messaging to media and public
• Maintain communication with coaches and administration relative to media requests and team statistics
• Maintain working knowledge of and adherence to all NCAA, Big 12 Conference, and institution rules and regulations and to communicate immediately any possible infractions of such rules and regulations to the Athletics Compliance staff
• Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylor’s mission
• Ability to comply with University policies
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance

What You Can Expect

As part of the Baylor family, eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous time off, tuition remission, and outstanding automatic retirement contributions. Baylor has a comprehensive benefits plan that supports you and your family’s wellbeing and allows you to be a part of the life of a vibrant and active college campus. To learn more, go toBaylor Benefits & Advantages.

Explore & Engage

Learn more aboutBaylorand our strategic vision,Baylor in Deeds. Also, explore our great hometown ofWacoand the many opportunities toengage locally. If you are new to Central Texas,This is Waco!