Athletics Media Relations Director

University of Alabama at Birmingham; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Alabama at Birmingham invites applications for a Director of Media Relations in the Athletics Department. The role oversees media activities, press releases, rosters, and statistics, while maintaining the athletics site and managing staff and budgets.

The position requires a bachelor's degree and 3+ years of related experience, with a strong commitment to NCAA and conference rules. Onsite work arrangement and regular scheduling are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; related field preferred.
• Experience in media relations or communications is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Direct media relations for the Athletics Department.
• Coordinate all media activities and related publications.
• Oversee maintenance of the athletics web site focusing on press releases, rosters, bios and statistics.
• Coordinate and maintain photography archive for all athletics teams.
• Maintain various records and statistics on teams and athletes.
• Assist in coordinating interviews with news media; prepare and submit athletic press releases.
• Maintain a budget and supervise staff; assign staff to cover events.
• Interview, hire, train, evaluate, and or disciplines subordinate personnel.
• Ensure compliance with institution, conference and NCAA rules and policies.

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

University of Alabama at Birmingham invites applications for a Director of Media Relations in the Athletics Department. The role oversees media activities, press releases, rosters, and statistics, while maintaining the athletics site and managing staff and budgets.

The position requires a bachelor's degree and 3+ years of related experience, with a strong commitment to NCAA and conference rules. Onsite work arrangement and regular scheduling are expected.