Details

Posted: 05-Jun-24

Location: Bowling Green, Kentucky

Type: Full-time

Categories:

Operations Operations - Sports Information

Sector:

Collegiate Sports

Western Kentucky University, a member of Conference USA and the Football Bowl Subdivision NCAA member institution, seeks applicants for the position of Assistant Director, Athletic Communications/Media Relations.  This is a 12-month, full-time position.  This position reports to the Senior Associate Athletics Director for Communications/Marketing. Applicants must have a commitment to and responsibility for adhering to all rules and regulations of WKU, Conference USA and the NCAA.

 

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

The following duties are customary for this position but are not to be construed as all-inclusive. Duties may be added, deleted and assigned based on management discretion and institutional needs.

Lead strategic communication efforts for WKU Volleyball and Softball with a digital-first mindset to brand enhancement Serve as primary media contact for perennial top-25 Hilltopper Volleyball program, which has won 17 of 20 possible championships in Conference USA, completed 24 straight 20-win seasons (longest streak nationally), appeared in 16 NCAA Tournaments and is one of just 12 programs nationally to have won an NCAA Tournament match and finished ranked in the final Top 25 poll in five straight seasons Serve as primary media contact for Hilltopper Softball program, which is coming off a runner-up finish in Conference USA and a 33-20-1 overall record. Opportunity to work with WKU Football, Men’s Basketball and Women’s Basketball on select home gamedays in secondary role Manage social media accounts for assigned sports and play role in content creation for those channels Regularly attend practices and team events in order to build relationships with coaches and student-athletes Support coaching staffs in assigned sports by providing requested information for both WKU and upcoming opponents, and provide strategic and proactive counsel in media relations Assist the Senior Associate Athletics Director for Communications/Marketing in ensuring the Athletic Communications/Media Relations Department is versed and innovative in all media relations areas, including, but not limited to, press box management, historical photograph and record-keeping, website content, media information guide production, game note production, weekly statistic reporting to Conference USA and the NCAA, and award nomination Work with creative services team to organize and execute video and photo content related to assigned sports, including for recruiting visits, when necessary Collaborate with other external departments (marketing, tickets, fundraising, etc.) on projects related to assigned sports and department as a whole Assist program in recruiting communication efforts, when necessary Assist local, regional and national media with coverage of the university's athletic programs as a whole Assist the Senior Associate Athletics Director for Communications in growing regional network of coverage for the university's athletic programs while working with student-athletes and coaches to increase publicity of the university's athletic programs and academic achievements Actively implement the athletic department's social media policies on a day-to-day basis Perform other related duties as assigned by the Senior Associate Athletics Director for Communications and Director of Athletics

 

Knowledge and Skills Considered Essential for Success:

Proficient writer with high attention to detail and accuracy Self-motivated and coachable with ability to perform on tight deadlines Excellent organization, interpersonal and communication skills Computer proficiency and knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign and Photoshop Experience with social media including, but not limited to, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube Background in media relations, public relations, communications or social media/content creation

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree Minimum one year of experience in college athletics (undergraduate and graduate experience accepted) Willingness to travel, along with working evening and weekend hours Experience with applicable statistical software (Live Stats/Genius Sports, Stat Crew)

Create a Job Alert for Similar Jobs About Western Kentucky University Western Kentucky University (WKU) is a student-centered, applied-research institution committed to providing its students with a transformative academic and social experience and to elevating its surrounding communities. Founded in 1906, WKU is the second largest undergraduate institution in the Commonwealth of Kentucky with approximately 17,500 students (32% first generation, 18% underrepresented minority) and nearly 2,900 faculty and staff employees.Western Kentucky University is committed to empowering its campus community to embrace diversity by building equitable and inclusive learning, working, and living environments. At the heart of our mission, we seek to provide holistic education and employment experiences that prepare students, faculty, and staff to become effective scholars, contributors, and leaders in our diverse and evolving communities.Located 65 miles north of Nashville, TN, and just over 100 miles south of Louisville, KY, WKU's main campus is in Bowling Green, KY - a city with approximately 70,000 residents. With an ethnically and diverse population, more than 85 languages are spoken in and around Bowling Green, and people from 35 nationalities call our community... home.Western Kentucky University seeks to attract talented faculty and staff who are inspired individually to contribute to WKU's strategic plans and ongoing success. We offer comprehensive wellness and health benefits to employees and their families, including domestic partners and other qualified dependents and take pride in providing a workplace culture that supports balancing the responsibilities of work and family life. Paid-time off for holidays, vacation and sick leave, and a tuition discount program for employees and dependents are also provided. Learn more about WKU and Bowling Green at wku.edu/about. Show more Show less Connections working at Western Kentucky University More Jobs from This Employer https://ncaamarket.ncaa.org/jobs/20174355/assistant-director-athletic-communications-media-relations Return to Search Results