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Assistant Director of Athletic Communication and Digital Media

Position Title: Assistant Director of Athletic Communication and Digital Media

Position Number: A00175-00

Pay Grade Level: AD 01

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Department: Athletic Communications

Posting Number: S 121301435

Full or Part Time: Full Time

Number of Months: 12

Position End Date: Not specified

FTE: 1.0

Work Schedule: Varies. Night and weekends are essential.

Basic Function: Assist the Director of Athletic Communications with the daily operations of Denison’s NCAA Division III athletic department's sports information and communication needs. Perform duties of the Director if needed in his/her absence. Cover administrative assignments for the department as needed.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Provide coverage and media services for Denison’s 26 NCAA Division III varsity athletic programs.
2. Assist in the maintenance of the athletics department website (photography, headshots), help compile game and season statistics, and report scores and statistics to media outlets, NCAA, and the NCAC when necessary.
3. Assist with producing programs, recruiting material, feature articles, press releases, and multimedia content, with a particular emphasis on social media and digital media needs.
4. Provide assistance in the oversight of the Denison Sports Network, including scheduling broadcasters and student photographers and videographers; assist students working at the athletic events.
5. Demonstrate excellent writing and editing skills; have knowledge of both Mac and Windows operating systems; possess extensive experience with Adobe Creative Suite as well as Stat Crew, Presto, and NCAA Live Stats statistical systems.
6. Work with tight deadlines. Irregular hours (nights and weekends) and some travel will be required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Must have a current, valid driver’s license and must be insurable under Denison’s liability insurance policy.
• Key Attributes:
  • Excellent problem-solving, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of and/or experience in a residential, liberal arts college environment.
  • Ability to relate well to students, fellow department members, and other colleagues.
  • Ability to work extended hours associated with athletic events.
  • Ability to work in a sometimes stressful environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum of two years experience in intercollegiate sports information or media relations/communications field.
• Experience with video editing software (iMovie, Adobe Premier, or Final Cut Pro).
• Broadcasting experience and the ability to mentor student broadcasters.
• Experience utilizing social media to increase visibility and grow the University’s brand.
• Demonstrate an understanding of and/or experience in a residential, liberal arts college environment.
• Elite problem-solving, interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.

Physical Demands: Carry and move equipment as needed.

Contact: Ashleigh Jones

Contact Phone/Extension: Not provided

Contact Email: Not provided

Open Date: 02/17/2025

Close Date: Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicants: Additional Information

Denison University Background Check Statement: The final candidate will undergo a background check as a conditional offer of employment.

Denison University EEO Statement: Denison is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Title IX Notice: Sex discrimination is prohibited by federal law through Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. Denison does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education programs or activities that it operates including admissions and employment. For Denison’s official Notice of Non-Discrimination, please visit https://denison.edu/forms/non-discrimination-notice.

Job seekers who may need a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should contact the Office of Human Resources at (740) 587-6299 or by email at HR@denison.edu.