Details

Posted: 17-Jun-24

Location: Albany, New York

Type: Full-time

Categories:

Operations Operations - Sports Information

Sector:

Collegiate Sports

Required Education:

4 Year Degree This is a full-time position is responsible for assisting the Director of Digital Content and Communications and the general athletic administration with the day-to-day operations of the Athletic Department’s Communications Team. The Assistant Director of Communications will be responsible for providing communications related services for assigned teams and promote the Athletics Department, student-athletes and coaches.

Duties and Responsibilities

- Responsible for all communications related activities for assigned sports, including but not limited to: stories, statistics, box scores, game notes, press conferences, media availabilities and other duties as assigned.

- Responsible for working individually and as a part of a team to ensure the high-quality management and direction of the @UAlbanySports social media channels, as well as general oversight and collaboration with each of our individual team/department social media channels and the Influencer media database.

- Ensure daily accurate and up-to-date information for assigned programs on UAlbanySports.com, departmental and team social media accounts, the UAlbany Athletics mobile app and various other communications outlets.

- Work independently and as a part of the Communications Team to facilitate and increase media attention to the athletic department locally, regionally and nationally.

- Collaborate with external staff to pitch and execute unique story ideas and create engaging content in support of our coaches student-athletes and staff.

- Provide media training, including interview strategies and other educational opportunities for coaches, student-athletes and staff.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, marketing, or other relevant field from an accredited institution. One year of experience in marketing, publications, advertising, journalism or other relevant area. One year of experience working in collegiate or professional sports. Applicants must demonstrate an ability to develop inclusive and equitable relationships within our diverse campus community Applicants must demonstrate an ability to support diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and belonging relative to their role

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with desktop publishing, photo shop web site maintenance and statistical reporting software programs. Knowledge of NCAA rules

Direct Reports: Graduate Interns and Student Interns

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