The University of Akron
AssociateDirector,AthleticsCommunications
“Associate Director, Athletics Communications at The University of Akron. Skills: Athletics communications, Media relations, Social media platforms. Design media guides. Maintain media guides”
Industry & Context.
Travel with teams
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's Degree, 4 years of experience in public relations and media communications for athletic events, computer skills including word processing, spreadsheet, and desktop publishing capabilities, Ability to record and interpret sports statistics, Knowledge of all sports and related NCAA rules and regulations
What You'll Do.
Maintain media guides
Maintain game programs
Design departmental websites
Maintain departmental websites
Update statistical records
Maintain statistical records
Report statistical records
Respond to media requests
Handle media relations
Serve as intermediary
Monitor social media platforms
Post on social media platforms
Nominate University teams for awards
Promote University teams for awards
Nominate coaches for awards
Promote coaches for awards
Nominate players for awards
Promote players for awards
Write press information
Submit press information
Manage statistics crew scheduling
Manage statistics crew payroll
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Intermediary between University and media/public
Communication Scope
Media relations
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