The University of Akron

AssociateDirector,AthleticsCommunications

$75–120k ~AI est. Akron, Ohio, United States FULL TIME
The Brief

“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.

Eligibility Requirements

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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