Assistant Director for Communications

About the role

The Assistant Director of Communications is responsible for creating media awareness, working to extend the brand and message of NC State University Athletics and producing digital publications and publicity. Primary responsibilities include serving as the primary media relations and communications contact for three Olympic sport programs, serving as content creator for assigned sports by editing graphic templates, and recording and posting social media videos.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary media relations and communications contact for three Olympic sport programs.
• Serve as content creator for assigned sports by editing graphic templates, and recording and posting social media videos.
• Develop communications strategies to reach national and regional media and supporters to generate revenue consistent with the mission of NC State Athletics.
• Develop and provide media training/instruction to student-athletes, coaches, and administration.
• Foster and maintain positive relations with media representatives from the electronic and print media.
• Research, write, and release digital sports publications and other materials as directed to the appropriate media, conference and national offices, websites, etc.
• Create solutions and ideas to promote, brand, and market programs via all available media channels.
• Produce creative, timely, and relevant content to support editorial goals of GoPack.com
• Serve as host to members of the media at games and events.
• Develop design concept, write, and produce online media guides, news releases, and other printed material when necessary.
• Cook up media operations at all home events for assigned sports.
• Report statistics and information to ACC and NCAA offices.
• Nominate and promote student-athletes for conference, regional, and All-American honors.
• Absorb content/maintenance for the GoPack.com athletics website, as well as photography archives.
• Maintain knowledge of the rules and policies of the NCAA, ACC and University as it relates to this position to insure compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism or related field. Minimum of two years experience in sports information/communications required. Must be familiar with applicable desktop publishing programs.
• Other Required Qualifications: Ability to adhere to all institution, conference, and NCAA rules and regulations. Ability and willingness to report all known NCAA violations in accordance with institutional, conference and NCAA policies and guidelines. Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience in social media is helpful, as is experience in branding/marketing.

Benefits

Wolfpack Perks and Benefits: As a Pack member, you belong here, and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being. Perks and benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, flexible spending accounts, retirement programs, disability plans, life insurance, accident plans, paid time off and other leave programs, 12 holidays each year, tuition and academic assistance, and more!