Assistant Athletic Director - Communications & Creative Content

Gannon University - Erie, PA

Full-time - Mid Level

Erie, PA

Educational Services

About the position

The Assistant Director of Athletics for Communications and Creative Content at Gannon University is responsible for leading media relations and promoting the achievements of Gannon Athletics. This role involves creating and implementing a strategic vision for digital and written content, managing in-game activities, and collaborating with various university departments to enhance the brand of Gannon Athletics.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead media contact for Gannon Athletics.
• Develop a strategic vision for digital content creation including graphics, videos, and photos.
• Create written content such as game notes, news releases, and feature stories.
• Manage in-game sports information activities including livestreaming and statistics.
• Collaborate with External Relations Units to manage the brand of the athletics programs.
• Supervise full-time staff members and student workers.

Requirements

• Experience in generating creative content and implementing a content strategy.
• Experience working with media and pitching stories.
• Competency in desktop publishing, writing, and creating content under deadlines.
• Thorough knowledge of StatCrew/NCAA Live Stats statistical software.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite programs.
• Knowledge of social media best practices and emerging platforms.
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills, including writing game and feature stories.
• Experience designing/editing media guides and/or game programs in an intercollegiate sports information environment.
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.
• Exceptional customer service skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in media training for coaches and student-athletes.
• Ability to adapt to flexible work schedules due to high volume and sport season schedules.