Assistant Director of Athletic Communications

Duties

• Filer required game day statistics with the NCAA and USA South Conference.
• Develop and strengthen local and regional sports media contacts, including writing and distributing releases, answering athletic media requests, coordinating press conferences and submitting game results and statistics to area/student-athlete hometown media.
• Aid in managing the website for goavengingangels.com, Meredith’s athletics website. Responsibilities include developing, posting, and regularly updating written, photographic, and other content.
• Maintain and expand the social media presence for athletics to increase the visibility of Meredith’s athletics teams in accordance with NCAA and college guidelines.
• Enhance video content for distribution on athletics website and through social media outlets to promote athletic teams.
• Work with the director of visual communications and the College’s licensing agency to expand the licensing of Meredith’s athletics marks in a manner that is consistent with the College’s brand image and reputation.
• Develop pregame publicity, game day programs, media guides, and produce athletics webcasts and podcasts.
• Cook up game day event set-up (including light physical work-i.e. movement of tables, chairs, etc.) and student staff for all home events.
• Support special athletic events, including the Halos Award ceremony, Meredith Golf Classic, and alumnae-athlete events, as directed by the associate athletics director.

Qualifications

• Superior organizational, written, and oral communication skills.
• Ability to operate PrestoSports and NCAA Live Stats software systems for each of Meredith’s intercollegiate sports.
• Experience with content management system.
• Experience with video editing software is a plus.
• Valid NC Driver's License with clear driving history required.
• Bachelor’s degree in sports marketing/management, communication, or related field required and 2-3 years relevant experience preferred.