Associate Director or Director of Communications

University of Oklahoma; Norman (OK); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Oklahoma in Norman, OK seeks a communications professional to serve as the primary contact for OU's men's basketball program and other sports as assigned. You will supervise part-time staff, create features and releases, design media guides, and manage statistics, websites, and social media content.

Responsibilities include coordinating media interviews, conducting interviews, travel to away events, and supporting all office activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required for entry to the role.
• 2 years experience in sports information, media relations, or related field.
• Master's degree preferred in journalism, communications or related field.
• Experience as lead basketball communications contact is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary communications contact for OU's men's basketball program and other sport as assigned.
• Supervise part-time employees and student assistants.
• Create unique written content, features and releases, design media guides.
• Compile statistics and oversee website and social media content.
• Arrange media interviews, conduct interviews, travel to away events.
• Assist in all aspects of office activity and coverage of other sports.

Skills

Written & verbal communication

Media events coordination

Organization & time management

Digital tools for websites & social

Independent & collaborative work

Stakeholder relationship building

Sports media relations principles

Stats tracking familiarity

CMS & social platforms knowledge

NCAA compliance knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in journalism or communications

Job description

Pay Range: Commensurate with education and experience

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (may include some weekends)

Travel: Required

Position Introduction

Serve as the primary communications contact for OU's men's basketball program and other sport as assigned. Serve in a supervisory role with part-time employees and student assistants. Create unique written content, features and releases, design media guides, compile statistics, oversee/execute website and social media content, arrange media interviews, conduct interviews, travel to away events, etc. Assist in all aspects of office activity and in coverage of other sports and events as required.

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Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree


• 2 years of experience in sports information, media relations, athletic communications, or related field

Department Preferences

• Master's degree in journalism, communications or related field


• Experience as a lead basketball communications contact

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills


• Ability to coordinate media events, interviews, and press conferences effectively


• Strong organizational and time management skills to handle multiple tasks and deadlines.


• Competency in using digital tools for website management, social media, and content updates


• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.


• Capacity to build and maintain positive working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including media, athletic staff, students, and vendors.


• Strong understanding of sports media relations and public relations principles


• Familiarity with statistical tracking and sports statistics management.


• Knowledge of social media platforms and content management systems


• Knowledge of NCAA compliance and college athletics operations

Hiring Contingent Upon a Background Check: Yes