Asst Dir, Athletics Communications: Digital Storytelling

Alfred University; Town of Alfred (NY); On-site; USD 51,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Alfred University seeks an Assistant Director of Athletic Communications to lead day-to-day media relations and digital storytelling for 27 sports and ~600 student-athletes. This 10-month, benefits-eligible role reports to the Director and drives branding, game coverage, and recruiting materials.

The successful candidate will manage content creation, live video production, and NCAA reporting, while mentoring graduate assistants and collaborating with coaches and staff in a fast-paced, college

Qualifications

• A master's degree in communications, journalism, sport management, business, or a related field is required.
• A minimum of 2 years' experience in collegiate and/or professional athletics communication is required.
• Strong graphic design and digital media background.
• Proficient in Presto Stats, Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Premiere Pro and other pertinent software.
• Knowledge of working with Sidearm websites.
• Knowledge of live stream production.
• Knowledge of NCAA Division III rules.
• Must possess effective written and oral communication skills as well as the ability to edit the English language.
• Must possess organizational skills, have initiative, and be able to work independently.
• Ability to think creatively and engage a variety of stakeholders, including student-athletes, coaches, alumni, parents, and on-campus groups.
• Must be able to mentor college student workers for personal and professional development.
• Ability to build relationships and work effectively with others.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment that includes night and weekend hours.
• Ability to travel with teams occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and evaluate graduate assistants and student workers.
• Maintain and create content, including press releases, graphics and video content, for athletics website, social media channels, and videoboards.
• Design recruiting materials and recruiting-related digital graphics.
• Maintain statistical software for NCAA-mandated statistics and report all contests to the NCAA and other affiliated organizations.
• Manage day-to-day media relations for assigned sports.
• Oversee game day statistics, game day stats crew, public address announcer, scoreboard operations, digital game day programs, post-game interviews, press releases, and submission of statistics.
• Direct production of live stream athletic events for assigned sports.
• Assist coaches in video content and graphics for sport-specific social media channels.
• Nominate student-athletes for awards and post-season honors.
• Assist in oversight of proper use of Alfred University Athletic brands, marks, and logos.

Skills

Graphic design

Digital media

Written and oral communication

Organizational skills

Independence and initiative

Education

Master's degree in communications, journalism, sport management, business, or related field

Tools

Presto Stats

Adobe Photoshop

InDesign

Premiere Pro

Sidearm websites

Live stream production

Job description

Alfred University seeks an Assistant Director of Athletic Communications to lead day-to-day media relations and digital storytelling for 27 sports and ~600 student-athletes. This 10-month, benefits-eligible role reports to the Director and drives branding, game coverage, and recruiting materials.

The successful candidate will manage content creation, live video production, and NCAA reporting, while mentoring graduate assistants and collaborating with coaches and staff in a fast-paced, college