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University of California-Berkeley

Assistant Director, Athletic Communications - Intercollegiate Athletics (7462U)

University of California-Berkeley, Berkeley, California, United States, 94709


Job ID 70568

Applying for this role is straight forward Scroll down and click on Apply to be considered for this position.Location Main Campus-BerkeleyFull/Part Time Full TimeAbout Berkeley At the University of California, Berkeley, we are committed to creating a community that fosters equity of experience and opportunity, and ensures that students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds feel safe, welcome and included. Our culture of openness, freedom and belonging make it a special place for students, faculty and staff.The University of California, Berkeley, is one of the world's leading institutions of higher education, distinguished by its combination of internationally recognized academic and research excellence; the transformative opportunity it provides to a large and diverse student body; its public mission and commitment to equity and social justice; and its roots in the California experience, animated by such values as innovation, questioning the status quo, and respect for the environment and nature.We are looking for equity-minded applicants who represent the full diversity of California and who demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds present in our community.At UC Berkeley, we believe that learning is a fundamental part of working, and our goal is for everyone on the Berkeley campus to feel supported and equipped to realize their full potential. We actively support this by providing all of our staff employees with at least 80 hours (10 days) of paid time per year to engage in professional development activities.Departmental Overview The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics consists of more than 275 staff members and coaches and sponsors 30 varsity sports programs. We are currently seeking an Assistant Director, Athletics Communications.Application Review Date The First Review Date for this job is: July 17, 2024Responsibilities The Cal Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is seeking to fill an Athletic Communications position with a highly motivated and team-oriented individual who will oversee publicity efforts for softball, men's swimming & diving and field hockey, as well as other duties as assigned.Providing day-to-day operational support in the Cal Athletics Communications office.Responsible for specific programs/teams, as assigned.Develop and implement media and social media plans for assigned teams.Provide media support, guidance and training for coaches and student-athletes.Produce feature stories on student-athletes for CalBears.com and other media.Manage team-specific social media, including Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.Write game recaps and other news releases for assigned teams.Help produce video and graphics content featuring Cal coaches and student-athletes.Support live media broadcasts.Assist with publication of information guides and game programs.Staff and provide gameday coverage for sports as needed throughout the year.Maintain and research historical records.Coordinate and manage media interviews as assigned.Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or related field and/or equivalent years experience/training.Previous experience in athletic communications/media relations.Strong verbal and written communication skills.Ability to work in a flexible, fast-paced and dynamic work environment.Familiarity with appropriate software (Microsoft Word, Adobe Creative Suite, NCAA statistics software, etc.).Understanding of the strategic use of social media related to promoting teams and Intercollegiate Athletics.Working knowledge of concepts and principles of news, media communications, and media relations.Previous experience using Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for athletics coverage.Must be flexible to travel with assigned teams as required and work non-traditional hours.Must maintain current knowledge of applicable rules and standards of the NCAA.Preferred Qualifications

Minimum of three years previous experience working in athletic media relations office.Working knowledge of the campus and Intercollegiate Athletics.Salary & Benefits The budgeted salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $77,600 - $84,000.This is a 100% full-time (40 hours per week), career position that is eligible for full UC benefits.This position is exempt and paid monthly.How to Apply To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.Conviction History Background This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background check due to the nature of the job responsibilities.Equal Employment Opportunity The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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