Associate Athletic Director for Strategic Communications
Radford University - Radford, Virginia, United States,![Radford University](/api/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fgeneral-board-default.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdesk-360x180.webp&w=640&q=75&f=webp)
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Working Title:
Associate Athletic Director for Strategic CommunicationsPosition Number:
FA7220Posting Number:
AP00434PType of Recruitment:
General PublicIs this position restricted?
NoWork Location:
RadfordDivision:
Central Administration-40College/Unit:
Central Admin-Local Auxiliary-460Department:
Sports Information - 46016Hours Per Week:
40Months Per Year:
12Academic or Calendar Year:
Calendar YearFull Time/Part Time:
Full TimeWork Schedule:
Evenings and weekends requiredEducation/Experience:
Advanced degree in communications, journalism or related field or equivalent education, training, and experience. Professional experience in sports writing, sports copy editing, proofreading, or desktop publishing or demonstrated experience in a university sports information office.Job Summary:
The Associate Athletic Director of Strategic Communications will develop and manage a strategic, innovative, and comprehensive external and internal communications strategy for the Radford University Athletics Department. This position will be responsible for developing, integrating, and implementing a broad range of communications and public relations activities that will enhance the overall mission of the department. The Associate Athletic Director will oversee and direct the operations of the Athletics Communications Office and Video Production Office, managing associated budgets and supervising full and part-time employees, student assistants, and interns. Other responsibilities include serving as a liaison to local and national media, brand advancement through writing and distributing press releases and publications, managing all information on RadfordAthletics.com, and creating and publishing content on social media platforms. This position will serve on the Athletics Department senior leadership team and assist in the development and implementation of strategies and objectives to ensure departmental goals are met. The position will also serve as the department spokesperson and advise the Athletic Director on media relations matters.Required Qualifications:
Advanced degree in communications, journalism or related field or equivalent education, training, and experience. Demonstrated writing skills. Professional experience in sports writing, sports copy editing, proofreading or desktop publishing or demonstrated experience in a university sports information office or similar setting. Accuracy in writing, editing, and proofreading. Experience with in-game statistical software (stat crew). Proficient in the use of MS Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, Photoshop, InDesign, and QuarkXPress or other desktop publishing programs. Ability to work with minimal supervision and with interruptions while meeting the demands of multiple priorities and deadlines. Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively with internal and external constituents.Preferred Qualifications:Hiring Range:
Commensurate with experiencePosting Date:
07/25/2024Application Review Date:
08/08/2024Closing Date:
Open Until FilledSpecial Instructions to Applicants:
Employment Conditions: Must have a criminal background check. Alternate work schedule - if other than M-F, 8-5 please describe below.Required Licenses:
Must have a valid driver's licenseRadford University does not discriminate with regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, national origin, religion, or political affiliation in the administration of its educational programs, activities, admission or employment practices.Contact:
If you have questions about specific positions or the application process, please contact Human Resources at hr@radford.edu.
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