Senior Sports Communications Lead

University of Oklahoma; Norman (OK); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Oklahoma seeks a skilled sports information professional to serve as the primary communications contact for OU's men's basketball program and other assigned sports. You will supervise part-time staff and student assistants, and create unique written content, features, and releases.

Responsibilities include designing media guides, compiling statistics, and managing website and social media content.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Two years experience in sports information or related field.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Experience as lead basketball communications contact preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary communications contact for OU's men's basketball program and other sports as assigned.
• Supervise part-time staff and student assistants.
• Create unique written content, features and releases; design media guides; compile statistics.
• Oversee and execute website and social media content; arrange and conduct media interviews.
• Travel to away events; assist in all office activities and coverage of other sports as required.

Skills

Excellent writing

Verbal communication

Media events planning

Organization

Social media management

Content management systems

Interpersonal skills

NCAA compliance knowledge

Sports statistics

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

2 years experience in sports information

Master's degree in journalism/communications

Tools

Content Management Systems

Website management tools

Job description

University of Oklahoma seeks a skilled sports information professional to serve as the primary communications contact for OU's men's basketball program and other assigned sports. You will supervise part-time staff and student assistants, and create unique written content, features, and releases.

Responsibilities include designing media guides, compiling statistics, and managing website and social media content.