Assistant Director of Athletic Communications

TO APPLY

Visit the employer page at www.flsouthern.edu/jobs to complete an application. Provides assistance in the office of athletic communications that publicizes and promotes 20 men's and women's NCAA Division II intercollegiate sports programs and four club programs. The Assistant Director of Athletic Communications supports the communication efforts of Florida Southern Athletics by engaging, informing, and influencing stakeholders through the use of media relations. Techniques used should focus on creating compelling and creative content through various platforms that are focused on increasing and promoting our brand in the local, regional, and national markets.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Primary communications officer for designated sports, but will also assist and help with all other sports, as needed. 2. Supervise and evaluate sports information student workers. 3. Prepare and distribute news releases to campus, community and the general public; season and game previews; game results; student-athletes profiles; interview coaches and players; compile numerical rosters. 4. Assist in the design and production of schedule cards and posters for all sports. 5. Assist in all aspects of game day operations including scheduling statistics crews and photographers, supervising the press box, supervising the score table, providing scripts and serving as the public address announcer as needed. 6. Contribute to the development of FSC's broadcast capabilities and video options. 7. Facilitate online broadcasting of all applicable home games. 8. Manage and update the athletic department website. 9. Submit and nominate deserving students and coaches for conference and national awards. 10. Maintain and update department archives; maintain team and individual statistics; maintain and update team and individual records. 11. Update and monitor all applicable FSC athletics social media. 12. Provide assistance in game management when requested. 13. Represent the program and Florida Southern College with sportsmanship, integrity, and professionalism. 14. Contributes to the success of the marketing and athletic departments by performing all other duties as needed to drive the vision, fulfill the mission, and abide by the values of the College.

EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE AND REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's Degree in related field is required. Master's degree preferred. 2-4 years relevant post-graduation experience is required. Position also requires strong and diverse computer skills, as well as video and video editing skills, and strong written and oral communication skills.

Job Type:

Full-time Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person