Director of Strategic Communications -Athletics

Alabama State University, Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, invites applications to fill the position of Director of Strategic Communications. The successful applicant will assist with all aspects of electronic media production, strategic communications plans, public relations initiatives, and the ASU Sports Network programming relating to the university's intercollegiate sports.

• Develop and maintain communication tools and platform, and manage internal and external communications
• Create athletic graphics and templates for online digital platforms and select print materials
• Assist with training staffing of game day workers, including statisticians, game and shot clock operators, scorekeepers, live stream and camera operators
• Supervise athletic communication operations and game day crew during home sporting events
• Assist in maintaining and updating  athletics website with current rosters, schedules, statistical information, photo galleries, and other related daily content
• Assist with video streaming, production and editing in support of Hornet Sports Network
• Assist in facilitating media days for student-athletes and teams
• Write game recaps, and play/team award articles
• Serve as game statistician during select home games using statistical software
• Organize, collaborate with and lead diverse groups, and supervise home contests
• Perform other duties as assigned

A Bachelor's degree with excellent verbal, interpersonal, and written communications skills, have strong proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and general experience with Adobe Creative Suite, have working working knowledge of website content management software (i.e., SIDERAM, Prestosports), and statistical software (i.e., Genius Sports, Statcrew), and be proficient in video streaming and editing/production software (i.e. Production Truck, Adobe Premiere Pro, Apple Final Cut Pro, Apple I Movie).

Must have a flexible schedule to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

It is the policy of Alabama State University to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.

Federal law requires identity and employment eligibility verification on Form I-9 within three (3) business days of employment.

All positions require the passing of a background check and some the passing of a drug screen.