Assistant Director - Communications & Public Relations (Communications Officer I

The Georgia Tech Athletic Association seeks an assistant director of communications and public relations (Communications Officer I). This position will:

Serve as the primary communications and public relations contact for Georgia Tech volleyball and softball programsAct as a liaison between programs/coaches/student-athletes and mediaAct as programs' communications liaison to the ACC and NCAAOversee and implement programs' social media strategies (in conjunction with creative & digital strategy staff)Maintain program's presence on official website of Georgia Tech athletics (ramblinwreck.com)Write press releases to promote programs and recap eventsWrite and maintain coach and student-athlete biographiesMaintain team statistics and recordsSchedule photo shoots and photographers for live events; maintain programs' photo archivesNominate and promote coaches and student-athletes for awardsAct as media liaison for home eventsBe required to work home and away events for those sports, as well as other home events as neededBe required to work regular office hours, as well as night, weekend, and holiday work schedulesAssist in special projects / events as they developAssist in the implementation of Georgia Tech athletics' overall content strategyOther duties as assigned by associate A.D./communications and public relations

Educational RequirementsBachelor's Degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required ExperienceTwo to four years of job related experience