Assistant Director of Athletic Communications

About the position

The Assistant Director of Athletics Communications assists with implementing media and public relations services for the Campbell University Department of Athletics and its 21 NCAA Division I varsity sports. This role also involves assisting in the marketing, recruiting, and operational efforts of the department.

Responsibilities

• Serves as primary sport contact for assigned sports throughout the year.
• Handles day-to-day publicity and social media for assigned sports.
• Creates graphics for distribution through sport social media outlets.
• Writes news releases and maintains department web site and social media accounts.
• Analyzes performance of various outreach through social media and website.
• Operates various computer statistical programs.
• Maintains a professional appearance and demeanor at all times.
• Performs other duties, responsibilities, and activities assigned by supervisor, Senior Associate Athletics Director, or Athletics Director.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from a four-year college, preferably in a communications field.
• Two or more years of experience preferred.
• Comprehensive computer knowledge and skills, including Adobe Suite, is required.
• Experience in a higher education or non-profit sector is also preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree is preferred.
• Video and/or photography skills recommended.