Director of Sports Media and Communication​/Assistant AD Sports Media and Communication

Director of Sports Media and Communication / Assistant AD for Sports Media and Communication

Job : 295469

Location: Columbus State University

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Great universities inspire the very best in us. They nurture new ideas, fresh perspectives, and creative problem‑solving. They challenge students to discover their passions – and to turn those passions into thriving careers that improve our world.

Columbus State University is exactly that kind of place. With exceptional facilities, ideal class sizes, and unique field experiences, our students have room to create. Here, every faculty and staff member is part of the educational process, actively mentoring students and championing each new step in their journey.

Located just 100 miles southwest of Atlanta, CSU is part of the University System of Georgia and offers a variety of benefits to full‑time benefits‑eligible employees and some of our half‑time (or more) employees. Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays (if applicable).

Also, our full‑time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!

Athletics

Columbus State University, a Division II member of the Peach Belt Conference invites applications for the position of Director of Sports Media and Communication or Assistant AD for Sports Media and Communication. This position will perform all duties in compliance with all NCAA, Peach Belt Conference, and Columbus State University rules and regulations.

The Director of Sports Media and Communication or Assistant AD for Sports Media and Communication reports directly to the Athletic Director and is responsible for all aspects of publicizing the 14‑NCAA sport athletic program at Columbus State University. The Director of Sports Media and Communication or Assistant AD for Sports Media and Communication is expected to coordinate and form relationships with members of the local media and provide them with an abundance of information regarding CSU athletics.

The Director of Sports Media and Communication or Assistant AD for Sports Media and Communication is also responsible for all published communication disseminated from the Athletic Department, especially brochures, media guides, press releases, and all athletic department website information. The Director of Sports Media and Communication or Assistant AD for Sports Media and Communication is also responsible for managing all in‑game operations for statistics, scorekeeping, public address, and timing of all athletic events.

The Director of Sports Media and Communication or Assistant AD for Sports Media and Communication also assists in all marketing and promotion efforts of the CSU Athletic Department.

• Provide accurate and up‑to‑date information to the local media, fans and supporters of Columbus State University on a regular basis.
• Edit and update content on the athletic website () on a regular basis. This includes text, statistics, schedules, and photographs.
• Coordinate media at all home athletic events, as well as coordinating all media requests for interviews, photo shoots, feature stories, etc. on a daily basis.
• Ensure accurate collection of and dissemination of statistics and records for all sports.
• Design, author, edit and disseminate all printed information released by the athletic department. This includes all publications, various letters, press releases, and web content.
• Coordinate staffing of all press and statistical operations at home events to include public address, scoreboard, timing, statistics, and some promotional opportunities.
• Assist in the overall daily operation of the athletic department, including consultation on computer and electronic issues.
• Others duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics.

An exciting opportunity for an Assistant AD for Sports Media and Communications exists within this…