Associate Director for Communications - Johnson City, United States - CoSIDA

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Posted: 26-Mar-24

Location: Johnson City, Tennessee

Type: Full Time

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Assistant & Associate Communications/Sports Info/Media Relations Dir (perm.) Athletic Communications/Sports Information/Media Relations Directors Creative and Digital Media

Required Education:

4 Year Degree ETSU Athletics is accepting applications for an Associate Director for Communications. This position is responsible to the Assistant Athletic Director for Communications for assistance with public relations and publicity for the university's athletics program. This includes the production of ETSU Athletics and University publications, marketing engagement, event management, preparing news releases, and assisting with the management of graduate assistants, interns, and other student help.

The successful candidate will create and execute social media content that generates excitement for ETSU's sport programs, department, and university. Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to the creation and execution of graphics, sports information, strategic marketing, branding, news releases, and the development of game-day publications.

The position is also responsible for performing the following job duties:

Creating department-wide graphic design including layout and design that consistently identify, drive, and communicate Athletics department information.

Creating effective content for social media accounts, video boards, and marketing materials.

Serving as the liaison between university coaches and student-athletes and the local, state, and national media by coordinating interview requests, setting up press conferences, and media days, as needed.

Working with strategic marketing, branding, broadcast and messaging department.

Assisting in the development of recruiting materials as needed.

Assist the media relations staff with game-day operations for football, men's basketball and women's basketball.

Handling requests and questions on the phone and in person from fans, students, alumni, and members of the general public regarding the university, its sports programs, student-athletes and coaches.

Promoting individual student-athletes for conference, regional, and national awards and honors.

Maintaining the department's website ()

Assisting with various social media accounts.

Possess strong writing, editing and design skills.

Strong skill set in graphic design and creating execution of creative social media content

Computer skills using Mac and PC platforms, in addition to Stat Crew and/or NCAA Live Stats experience with football, volleyball, basketball, soccer and/or baseball/softball.

Proficient in Adobe Creative Software.

Strong attention?to detail.??

Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, Power Point and other computer skills.

Self-starter with an outstanding work ethic.?

Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.?

Must have high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations and information.?

Strong teamwork aptitude.?

Strong customer service skills.?

Excellent communication, presentation, and listening skills.?

Ability to work independently and coordinate multiple tasks.?

Employee shall adhere to all applicable rules and regulations of?East Tennessee State?University, the Southern Conference, and the NCAA.?

Bachelor's degree or higher, and a minimum of one year of full-time experience working in Athletic Communications/Sports Information OR one year experience in graphics, design, and/or creative media, OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Create a Job Alert for Similar Jobs About East Tennessee State University The Buccaneers compete at the NCAA Division I level and are members of the Southern Conference. ETSU sponsors 19 varsity sports (football, baseball, men's basketball, women's basketball, men's soccer, women's soccer, men's tennis, women's tennis, men's golf, women's golf, indoor and outdoor track and field (men and women), cross country (men and women), softball, volleyball and women's triathlon. East Tennessee State University pursues its mission based upon core values. An employee's job performance must support and exhibit the university's core values: PEOPLE come first, are treated with dignity and respect, and are encouraged to achieve their full potential;RELATIONSHIPS are built on honesty, integrity and trust;DIVERSITY of people and thought is respected;EXCELLENCE is achieved through teamwork, leadership, creativity, and a strong work ethic;EFFICIENCY is achieved through wise use of human and financial resources; andCOMMITMENT to intellectual achievement is embraced. Connections working at East Tennessee State University /jobs//associate-director-for-communications Return to Search Results