Director for Athletic Communications

** Job Title
** Director for Athletic Communications
** Agency
* * West Texas A&M University
** Department
* * Athletic Administration2
** Proposed Minimum Salary
** Commensurate
* * Job Location
** Canyon, Texas
** Job Type
** Staff
* * Job Description
** The A&M System strives to maintain a competitive, high-quality benefit package to support the health and wellness needs of our workforce. This includes comprehensive health and welfare insurance plans, additional health and lifestyle programs, and optional retirement savings opportunities. Eligible employees will have access to paid leave programs in addition to 13-15 paid holidays each year. For more information regarding the benefit package go to:
West Texas A&M University:
Human Resources Benefits
** NOTICE -*
* ** All posted positions are subject to budget approval.
**** General

Summary:

** Responsibilities include but are not limited to: coordinate media/public relations efforts for assigned teams. Create and develop record books, recruiting brochures, press releases, game previews, game programs and feature articles for all teams; maintain the athletic department's web site; maintain historical records and photo archives for the athletic department; gather and maintain statistics for all athletes and teams; coordinate and supervise game-day stat crew and press box/scorer's table staff for all home events;

train and supervise a support staff that may include student and/or graduate assistants; complete and submit applications and nominations for honors and awards for athletes and coaches as warranted.
** Responsibilities:
*** Writing press releases, press guides, game programs and feature articles for all assigned sports in a timely manner.
* Ensuring all rosters and bios stay up to date and maintain regular contact with coaches from assigned sports.
* Compiling statistics and reporting results to media in a timely manner after event completion.
* Website is up to date at all times, pre & post competition.
* Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with local, regional and national media representatives.
* Serve as media liaison by coordinating media requests for information and hosting media at home events.
* Issue media credentials and direct press box operations.
* Coordinating all media activities and social media assets for assigned sports related to gameday graphics, score updates and weekly student-athlete/team recognitions.
* Oversee the maintenance and distribution of statistical records for all sports, including revisions, edits, and updates to any record book.
* Oversee the Communications department: hire, train and supervise staff, students, and volunteer assistants.
* Maintains 100% compliance with timely completion of required System, University and job-specific online training courses.
* This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions.  Other duties as assigned.
** Necessary

Qualifications:

*** Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, sports management, marketing, or a related field.
* Two (2) years of work experience in a collegiate sports information office.
* Professional experience in athletics communications, sports information, media relations, public relations, journalism, or a closely related field.
* Experience managing websites and social media platforms.
* Demonstrated ability to write and edit high-quality news and feature content.
* Must have a valid driver’s license and must qualify to operate a vehicle with the TAMUS guidelines.
* Experience with PC-based software, particularly with Microsoft Office, Adobe ln Design, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator.
* Extensive knowledge of…