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Assistant Director of Communications & Creative Content Posting Details POSTING INFORMATION Internal Title Assistant Director of Communications & Creative Content Position Type Classified Faculty / Non-Faculty / Administration Non-Faculty Pay Band 4 Level 3 Department Athletic Administration Job Purpose Communications & Creative Content Assistant is responsible for assisting in all aspects of communications, electronic media production and sports information relating to the College of Charleston’s 19 intercollegiate sports. Minimum Requirements Bachelor’s Degree required. Minimum of one year post-college experience or equivalent experience as undergraduate student assistant serving in an athletics communications position involving social media strategy & content creation, media relations, printed materials development and production, athletics event reporting, project management and statistical information development. Preferred: Master’s degree in journalism, communications, or related field. Candidates with an equivalent combination of experience and/or education are encouraged to apply. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: Ability to speak, read and write clearly and concisely. Proficient in Microsoft Office Past experience working in InDesign & Photoshop and familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite, image-editing and web-editing software Detail oriented for accuracy of data and information Highly organized and able to handle multiple projects and deadlines Strong initiative to solve problems Able to work well with interdepartmental teams and initiatives Ability and willingness to build rapport with diverse group of student athletes, coaches, administrators, media, and other key constituents Demonstrated ability to think creatively and engage a variety of stakeholders, particularly students and other on campus groups Proficient in copy writing, editing using AP style guidelines, proofreading and composition Ability to work in a fast-paced environment that includes night and weekend hours Ability to gain and maintain working knowledge of University,CAA, andNCAArules and regulations Ability to gain and maintain working knowledge ofNCAArules and compliance issues as they pertain to publicity and promotional efforts Preferred: Knowledge and proficiency in scorekeeping, inputting and compiling statistics for all sports using a variety of different programs such asCBSStatCrew, Golfstat andNCAALive Stats, etc. Digital photography experience Experience with SideArm platform Experience working with coaching staff and administrators daily Working knowledge of university,CAA, andNCAArules and regulations Additional Comments Regarding Position Travel will be required as deemed necessary by the Director of Communications & Creative Content. Special Instructions to Applicants Please complete the application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. *Salary is commensurate with education/experience which exceeds the minimum requirements. Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful background check. All applications must be submitted online https://jobs.cofc.edu . Salary *$36,673 - $41,415 Posting Date 08/12/2025 Closing Date 08/26/2025 Benefits Insurance: Health/Dental/Vision Life Insurance Paid Leave: Sick/Annual/Parental Retirement Long Term Disability Paid Holidays FreeCARTABus Service Employee Tuition Assistance Program (ETAP) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Full Benefits Package – Click Here Open Until Filled No Posting Number 2025112 EEO Statement The College of Charleston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of sex, gender (including gender identity and/or expression), pregnancy, race, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, and other classifications protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. For more information, please visit eop.cofc.edu . Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.cofc.edu/postings/17029 Job Duties Job Duties Activity Serves as the primary communications contact for Women’s Basketball, and other assigned Olympic Sports including soccer & tennis, developing content strategy and creating dynamic content for those programs. Assist in the development of relationships with local, regional, and national media members to increase coverage of College of Charleston Athletics. Manage and schedule team media days to include team and individual photos, interviews, awards and any other media related needs. Essential or Marginal Essential Percent of Time 25 Activity Serves as a member of the Athletics Department’s external team, helping generate fan engagement, attendance at athletics events and revenue generation. Supports creation and management of content and production calendars pertaining to the dissemination of social media posts, pre- and post-game digital content, press releases, results, statistics, game notes, features, podcasts, record books, team rosters, archives and more. Write and edit new releases, game notes, feature stories and social media content for assigned sports. Schedule photographers, and other athletic event-related staff or consultants. Essential or Marginal Essential Percent of Time 25 Activity Maintain close contact with athletic governing bodies (NCAA,CAA) as Athletic Communications liaison; monitor submission guidelines for national-level student-athlete awards nominations. Craft and submit nominations for student-athletes using up-to-date information from coaches. Design and write sport publications and graphics related to varsity sports. Produce and submit necessary personnel and statistical reports as required by and in compliance withCAAandNCAAguidelines. Maintain understanding of and adheres to all College of Charleston, Colonial Athletic Association andNCAArules and regulations. Essential or Marginal Essential Percent of Time 15 Activity Develop, track and improve relevant key performance indicators in social and brand engagement. Provide live updates to media and fans via live stats and social media feeds. Provide digital media support, including website updates, creative content, social media, video and digital asset management. Assist, coordinate and monitor all media relations social media posts. Assist in developing social media strategies in conjunction with marketing staff. Essential or Marginal Essential Percent of Time 5 Activity Assist in the management of the media content inventory – print, photo, web, video, records, statistics, awards and all other related content – for media and historical records needs. Issue and distribute media credentials; conduct postgame press conferences; manage press box and coordinate with marketing, event management and multimedia groups. Essential or Marginal Essential Percent of Time 5 #J-18808-Ljbffr