Strategic Communications Lead Athletics and Media Relations

Robert Morris University; Moon (VA); Presencial; USD 52.000 - 76.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Robert Morris University seeks an Assistant Director, Strategic Communications within Athletics Media Relations to lead design strategy and oversee media relations for assigned sports in line with University and NCAA guidelines.

You will craft and distribute sports information, manage social media content, press releases, and game-day coverage, and collaborate on marketing materials to raise visibility for RMU Athletics.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum two years experience in collegiate media relations.
• Strong writing skills, communication skills, and organizational skills.
• Proficient in social media platforms and website development.
• Knowledge of and commitment to all University and NCAA rules.
• Competency in Adobe Photoshop, experience in Adobe Premiere and/or After Effects

Responsabilidades

• Disseminates information for all assigned sports.
• Writes, edits, and distributes sports information, including Athletic Department website stories, social media content, press releases, team record books, and media interviews, on a timely basis.
• Compiles and reports statistical information, competition records, and archival information on a timely basis.
• Responds to University and public inquiries related to athletic events, student-athletes, and coaches.
• Coordinates and promotes the nomination of outstanding student-athletes for Conference, Regional, and National awards, both athletic and academic.
• Provides media relations coverage on the day of competition.
• Assists with copy and design for marketing and communication pieces to increase brand visibility for RMU Athletics.
• Assists with the design of digital and print materials, including graphics creation through Adobe Photoshop.
• Serves as liaison to the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee to support production and distribution of marketing and communication materials for student development initiatives.
• Maintains assigned sport workflows and task tracking in Asana.
• Represents RMU Athletics publicly and professionally at all times.
• Must be available by phone and email after typical business hours.
• Other duties, including serving as Game Management administrator for selected events.
• Assists in hiring game-day workers for home competitions and supervises them.
• Provides statistical and/or game-tracking services during athletic competition as needed.

Conocimientos

Strong writing

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Social media management

Website development

Adobe Photoshop

Premiere/After Effects

NCAA rules knowledge

Educación

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Herramientas

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Premiere/After Effects

Descripción del empleo

Robert Morris University seeks an Assistant Director, Strategic Communications within Athletics Media Relations to lead design strategy and oversee media relations for assigned sports in line with University and NCAA guidelines.

You will craft and distribute sports information, manage social media content, press releases, and game-day coverage, and collaborate on marketing materials to raise visibility for RMU Athletics.