Athletics Media Relations Director

UAB Medicine; University (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

UAB Medicine is seeking a Director of Media Relations for the Athletics Department. This leadership role coordinates all media activities, publications, and interviews, while overseeing the athletics website, rosters, biographies, and statistics.

The position also manages a photography archive and maintains rigorous records for teams and athletes. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least three years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required.
• Three years of related experience required; work experience may not substitute for education.

Responsibilities

• Directs all media activities and related publications for the Athletics Department.
• Oversees maintenance of the athletics website focusing on press releases, rosters, biographies, and statistics.
• Coordinates and maintains photography archive for all athletics teams and tracks team/athlete statistics.
• Coordinates interviews with the news media; prepares and submits athletic press releases.
• Manages budget and supervises staff; assigns staff to cover various sports events.
• Hires, trains, evaluates, disciplines, and discharges subordinate personnel while adhering to NCAA rules and regulations.

Skills

Media relations

Public relations

Leadership

Budget management

Interview coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

UAB Medicine is seeking a Director of Media Relations for the Athletics Department. This leadership role coordinates all media activities, publications, and interviews, while overseeing the athletics website, rosters, biographies, and statistics.

The position also manages a photography archive and maintains rigorous records for teams and athletes. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least three years of relevant experience.