Assistant Director of Athletic Communications

Job Summary

Assist the department leaders with all forms of communications for the Athletic department including but not limited to all printed publications, NCAA official game statistics, website coverage for assigned sports, video and audio streaming, game credentials, and set up for television and radio communications.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serves as communications contact for assigned sports
• Creates game notes, website stories, and maintenance of
• Oversight of assigned KSU Athletics social media channels' strategy and execution
• Oversees email communication for the Owls Fund
• Responsible for content within the Owls Fund emails and digital communications (newsletters, website stories, etc.)
• Serves as co-liaison to university communications for storytelling to facilitate communications
• Assists with notifications via KSU Owls app for information outside of marketing
• Collects, analyzes and reports data from our digital channels for strategic decision-making
• Assists department leadership with special fundraising projects via collateral and written material
• Directs content and structure of the Owls Fund website

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education in post-secondary education, business, or related field or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience

Other Required Qualifications

• Current, valid, and unrestricted driver's license

Required Experience

• One (1) year of experience in the field of sports information including producing statistical information, reporting actual athletic events and outcomes, designing and layout of guides, and advanced writing skills for feature stories of selected athletes.

Preferred Educational Qualifications

• An advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field

Preferred Experience

• Experience in media relations, sports information, social media, writing, and editing skills as well as the development of graphics for social media platforms, photography, or comparable experience
• Progressively responsible experience in the field of sports information, including producing statistical information, reporting actual athletic events/outcomes, designing and layout guides, and advanced writing skills for feature stories of selected athletes