Director​/Assistant Director, Athletic Communications

Assistant Director Of Athletic Communications

Founded in 1897, Piedmont University is a private, comprehensive liberal arts university with an enrollment of approximately 2,000 students at campuses in Demorest and Athens, Georgia.

At Piedmont University, a member of NCAA Division III and the Collegiate Conference of the South, the Assistant Director of Athletic Communications plays a key role in promoting the university's 22 intercollegiate athletic programs through creative storytelling, digital media and statistical coverage. The Assistant Director works collaboratively with coaches, student-athletes and staff to enhance the visibility and brand of Piedmont University Athletics.

Serve as primary media contact for assigned sports and provide secondary support for others. Produce timely and accurate press releases, game recaps, and feature stories for  and other platforms. Manage live statistics and assist with live streaming for home events. Create and schedule content for social media channels, including photography, graphics, and video highlights. Maintain and update team rosters, schedules, and records.

Coordinate with conference and national offices on award nominations, statistical reporting, and promotional materials. Supervise and mentor student workers, interns, and part-time game-day staff. Assist in the planning and execution of special events, including Hall of Fame inductions, media days, and postseason hosting. Ensure compliance with NCAA, conference and university policies. Other relevant duties as assigned. Regular and predictable attendance is required.

Ability to work evenings, weekends and holidays as required. On-site work is required. Incumbents must remain relevant in the area of employment and flexible to changes in work related to institutional needs.

Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, sport management or a related field. 2+ years of experience with sports information, athletic communications or related media work. Valid Georgia Driver's License (or obtained within 30 days of hire date) and satisfactory MVR. Knowledge of NCAA DIII rules and regulations. Good interpersonal skills are also needed for interacting with university departments, students and prospective student-athletes;

requires excellent speaking and writing skills. Ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, and students from a variety of diverse backgrounds. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to collaboratively and effectively work in a diverse and inclusive environment. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign) and Microsoft Office. Familiarity with NCAA statistical software (e.g., NCAA Live Stats, Presto Stats).

Ability to work evenings, weekends and holidays as required.

Essential functions of this position require incumbents to work in both inside and outside environmental conditions. Incumbents could be exposed to extreme heat (high temperature and humidity) and extreme cold (temperatures below freezing). Additionally, incumbents will be subject to noise levels causing incumbents to shout to be heard above the ambient noise level. Incumbents duties will require a medium level of work where they will exert up to 50lbs of force occasionally, 20lbs of force frequently, and/or 10lbs of force constantly to move objects.

Essential functions require incumbents to: climb to ascend stairs, ladders, and/or hills; balance to maintain body equilibrium to prevent falling; stoop by bending the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist; kneel; crouch; crawl; reach; stand; walking; push and pull; lift; use fingering and grasping; feel; talk to exchange ideas; hear at normal speaking levels; and make repetitive motions.

Visual acuity is required to allow incumbents to operate motor vehicles.

Piedmont University has a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of diversity within its faculty, staff, and students. It is the policy of Piedmont University not to discriminate in its educational programs, activities, or employment on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, race, age, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.