Samford University
Director of Strategic Communications
Samford University, Homewood, Alabama, United States,
Location :
Main Campus - Homewood, AL
Job Type:
Staff Full Time
Job Number:
FY2500306
Division:
Athletic Director for Staff & Coaches
Department:
STA-Athletic Marketing
Opening Date:
09/13/2024
Closing Date:
11/29/2024 5:00 PM Central
FLSA:
Exempt
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It is important that you review any prepopulated information as applications must show all the relevant education and experience you possess. Incomplete applications may not be accepted.Description
The position will serve as the primary communications contact for the men's basketball, softball, and track & field/cross country programs including media relations, social/digital media, sports information, and public relations.Job Duties
Publicize, promote, and effectively tell the story of assigned sports through the website and social media channelsStrategize and execute a plan for social media coverage of assigned sports. Be innovative in storytelling on social media for assigned accounts and teamsManage website pages for assigned sports. Write and edit various communication materials, press releases, game notes, game stories, coach/player bios, etc.Work within the external communications team to develop and execute sport-by-sport social media campaigns, follow branding and consistency guidelines, etc.Work closely with the external content team to coordinate graphic, photo and video needsAssist in the planning and execution of photo/video media days for assigned sports.Assist in content creation for assigned sportsNominate and promote student-athletes and coaches for awards.Work with media outlets to promote Samford Athletics and Bulldog student athletesTravel with teams as neededExplore innovative and creative ways to tell the Samford athletics storyAbility to educate, develop and manage Samford Athletics student workersOther duties as assignedQualifications
Bachelor's degree2 years of experience in athletics communications and social/digital media in an NCAA athletics department and/or professional sports organizationKnowledge of journalistic principles, practices, and techniques of disseminating information to the public through the media and other communication platforms.Knowledge of grammar, composition, and AP styleExperience in a Division I athletic departmentExperience working with volleyball and/or basketballStrong written and oral communication skillsOrganizational, management, and leadership skillsAbility to interact effectively with coaches, administrators, and student-athletesAdvanced computer skills, particularly in Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Premiere, Photoshop, After Effects) and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)Advanced knowledge and understanding of various social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTubeAbility to multitask, prioritize assignments, and meet deadlinesThe position requires some travel and working evenings, weekends and select holidays in addition to daily office hours.Other related duties as assigned by your supervisor and/or other department leadership.
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
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Main Campus - Homewood, AL
Job Type:
Staff Full Time
Job Number:
FY2500306
Division:
Athletic Director for Staff & Coaches
Department:
STA-Athletic Marketing
Opening Date:
09/13/2024
Closing Date:
11/29/2024 5:00 PM Central
FLSA:
Exempt
Welcome to Samford University's application process powered by NeoEd!
You can submit an online application by clicking on the job title you are interested in and clicking on the "Apply" link! After viewing the Posting, click the 'Apply' tab. If this is the first time you are applying using our new online job application, you will need to create an account and select a Username and Password. After your account has been established, you can upload a saved document on your computer containing your information, or manually enter your personal information. This application will be saved and used to apply for future job openings.
Online applications are stored on a secure site. Only authorized employees and hiring authorities have access to job qualification information. Demographic information is maintained only for statistical reporting and is not associated with individual applications.
It is important that you review any prepopulated information as applications must show all the relevant education and experience you possess. Incomplete applications may not be accepted.Description
The position will serve as the primary communications contact for the men's basketball, softball, and track & field/cross country programs including media relations, social/digital media, sports information, and public relations.Job Duties
Publicize, promote, and effectively tell the story of assigned sports through the website and social media channelsStrategize and execute a plan for social media coverage of assigned sports. Be innovative in storytelling on social media for assigned accounts and teamsManage website pages for assigned sports. Write and edit various communication materials, press releases, game notes, game stories, coach/player bios, etc.Work within the external communications team to develop and execute sport-by-sport social media campaigns, follow branding and consistency guidelines, etc.Work closely with the external content team to coordinate graphic, photo and video needsAssist in the planning and execution of photo/video media days for assigned sports.Assist in content creation for assigned sportsNominate and promote student-athletes and coaches for awards.Work with media outlets to promote Samford Athletics and Bulldog student athletesTravel with teams as neededExplore innovative and creative ways to tell the Samford athletics storyAbility to educate, develop and manage Samford Athletics student workersOther duties as assignedQualifications
Bachelor's degree2 years of experience in athletics communications and social/digital media in an NCAA athletics department and/or professional sports organizationKnowledge of journalistic principles, practices, and techniques of disseminating information to the public through the media and other communication platforms.Knowledge of grammar, composition, and AP styleExperience in a Division I athletic departmentExperience working with volleyball and/or basketballStrong written and oral communication skillsOrganizational, management, and leadership skillsAbility to interact effectively with coaches, administrators, and student-athletesAdvanced computer skills, particularly in Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Premiere, Photoshop, After Effects) and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)Advanced knowledge and understanding of various social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTubeAbility to multitask, prioritize assignments, and meet deadlinesThe position requires some travel and working evenings, weekends and select holidays in addition to daily office hours.Other related duties as assigned by your supervisor and/or other department leadership.
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
To learn more details, visit our
01
Do you have a Bachelor's degree or higher?
YesNo
Required Question