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Grambling State University

Associate Director for Media Relations Communications & Digital Strategy

Grambling State University, Grambling, Louisiana, United States, 71245


Salary :

$46,500.00 Annually

Location :

Grambling

Job Type:

Full-Time Unclassified

Job Number:

202200191

Division:

Athletics

Department:

Intercollegiate Athletics

Opening Date:

05/10/2024

Closing Date:

7/31/2024 11:59 PM Central

Job Summary

This position will assist with driving the performance and results of the communications, marketing, and ticketing office and comprehensive knowledge of communications strategy to advance the GSU Department of Athletics.Job Duties & Responsibilities

Assist with coordinating the activities of the athletic communications officeGreat understanding of sports information game day duties and operationsExcellent writing skillsAssist with the production of media guides, Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) booklets, season ticket packets, schedules and game programsAssist in providing statistical coverage for football, volleyball, soccer, basketball, softball, baseball, bowling, and tennis contestsAssist with press box coordination and operations for home games and press eventsAssist with the management of the athletic website (gsutigers.com) by writing timely game previews and recaps updating results with links to box scores and writing season previews and recapsAssist with staff, coach and student-athlete biographiesMaintain digital archive of action and team photosAssist with timely submission of statistics to SWAC, NCAA and local mediaEndure timely updates of statistics for all sports on Grambling State University Athletic websiteAbility to build collaborative relationships with colleagues and external media membersAttention to details and effective time management skillsAbide by all NCAA, SWAC and University rules and regulationsQualifications

Minimum:

Bachelor's Degree is requiredTwo or more years of experienceEffective written/oral communicationMust be computer literateExperiencing using stat software (stat crew, NCAA Genius)Ability to work nights and weekendsSound judgment and maturityPreferred:

Master's DegreePrevious experience in intercollegiate athletics or communications

Supplemental Information

Applications without the following will not be considered complete.

Cover LetterResumeTranscript(s) if applicableCurriculum Vitae if applicableReview of applicants will begin May 23rd, 2024 and will continue until position is filled.

State As a Model Employer

We offer a complete benefits package to eligible employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, short- term disablity, holidays, annual, and sick leave.

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Do you possess a Bachelors Degree and have two or more years of media relations & digital communications experience?

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