Athletics - Assistant Director of Athletic Communications

Sacred Heart University; Stratfield (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Sacred Heart University seeks an Assistant Director of Athletics Communications to cover assigned varsity programs, including men’s basketball. You’ll serve as the liaison among media, student-athletes, and coaches, coordinating publicity, stats, and media information.

You will work with ESPN+ productions, manage content for YouTube and social media, maintain the department site, and guide student staff. Requires strong writing and Adobe skills with a background in athletics communications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in communications, journalism, sports management, or related field.
• 4-5 years of college or professional athletic experience in a communications role.
• Strong oral and writing skills; proficiency with desktop publishing tools (InDesign, Photoshop).
• Experience with in-game statistics software (Genius & StatCrew) and new media apps (Instagram, Twitter).
• Advanced proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, Photoshop).
• Advanced proficiency with social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter).
• Knowledge of graphics, photography and video editing.
• Valid state driver’s license with clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary athletic communications contact for assigned programs, including men’s basketball.
• Coordinate publicity efforts: stats, media information, and promoting student-athletes and coaches for awards.
• Collaborate with production on ESPN+ broadcasts and content for YouTube and social media.
• Maintain the athletics website with stories, stats, and archives across multiple sections.
• Assist in hiring and supervising work-study students and interns.
• Lead social media strategy and campaigns to boost publicity and attendance.
• Support as a member of stat crews, public address announcer, etc.
• Help maintain historical records and alumni content for publications.
• Integrate creative direction within Communications and Marketing to align materials.
• Supervise Communications Game Day Staff and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Content creation

Social media strategy

Storytelling

Public speaking

Adobe InDesign

Photoshop

Genius & StatCrew

Instagram

Twitter

Facebook

Video editing

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Genius & StatCrew

Adobe Creative Suite

Premiere Pro

Photoshop

InDesign

Job description

Position Summary

Assist in covering all of Sacred Heart's varsity sports and serve as the primary contact for selected sports, including men’s basketball. The assistant director will serve as the liaison among the media, student-athletes, and coaches.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary athletic communications for assigned athletic programs including men’s basketball.
• Coordinate all aspects of publicity efforts for assigned sports, including but not limited to - in-game and historical statistics, preparation and dissemination of information to the media and promotion of student-athletes and coaches to media and for postseason and weekly awards.
• Work closely with production staff on ESPN+ and other broadcasts, assist in production of content for YouTube, social media and in-game video board content.
• Maintain the athletic website with pre- and post-game stories, stats, records, etc. Assist in maintaining areas of the website not directly associated with teams, i.e. Staff Directory, Compliance Pages, Academic Pages, etc.
• Assist in the hiring and management of work study student assistants and interns.
• Participate in creation and implementation of department social media strategy and campaigns to increase publicity and event attendance. Serve as key strategist and producer for the creation of engaging content to promote events, accolades, awards and recognition of Sacred Heart Athletics.
• Provide support as member of stat crews, public address announcer, etc.
• Help maintain historical records and archives to produce content on alumni and past teams.
• Serve as a key member of Athletics Department Communications and Marketing team that makes decisions shaping the department’s communication.
• Assist in providing creative direction within the Communications and Marketing team, facilitating a cohesive execution of creative materials, including in the creation of the Annual Report.
• Supervise Communications Game Day Staff.
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Other Attributes

• Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent, in communications, journalism, sports management or a related field of study. 4-5 years of experience in a college or professional athletic setting as graduate assistant, full-time intern or full-time.
• Candidates should have strong oral and writing skills, proficiency in desktop publishing (Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, etc.), experience with in-game statistical software (Genius & StatCrew) new media applications (Instagram Twitter, etc.) and basic computer applications.
• Advanced proficiency in writing and interviewing with knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite, specifically Premiere Pro and Photoshop.
• Advanced proficiency in use and knowledge of all social media platforms, specifically Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
• Proficient knowledge of graphics, photography, video editing.
• Must possess a valid state-issued driver’s license with a clean driving record.

Unusual Working Conditions

Full-time position. Nights, weekends, and some travel required.

Pre-Employment Requirements

All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check.