Assistant Director of Athletics for Communications & Creative Content

Position Summary

The Assistant Director of Athletics for Communications and Creative Content will serve as the lead media contact for Gannon Athletics. This position will strategically promote the success and commitment to excellence of Gannon Athletics student-athletes, teams, and the University externally and internally across multiple platforms, including social media and websites. The successful individual will be responsible for developing a strategic vision and implementing a plan for digital content creation (graphics, videos, photos), written content (game notes, news releases, and feature stories), and in-game management activities (livestreaming, statistics, photography, etcetera). The successful candidate will manage in-game sports information and strategically develop initiatives and strategies to elevate the student-athletes, coaches, staff, and department. The position will collaborate daily with other External Relations Units – including Assistant Director of Athletics for External Relations, University Marketing, University Communications, and University Creative Services – to manage the brand of the programs and the department.

Required Qualifications

• Education: A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required; a Master’s degree is preferred.
• Experience: Three to five years of prior experience in collegiate or professional athletic media relations and content creation is required.
• Skills: Must have a solid understanding of sports and sports statistics; NCAA, PSAC, and Title IX requirements; the ability to organize, prioritize, and schedule work assignments; experience managing social media accounts; ability to develop creative content; basic photography and videography skills. Mastery of computer skills including but not limited to – Microsoft Office, web development and maintenance software, Adobe InDesign, Final Cut Pro, Social media (Twitter, Facebook, etc.), Adobe Photoshop, and Statcrew & NCAA LiveStats software. Knowledge of editorial and publication processes, systems, and procedures; strong written composition and editorial skills.
• Licenses and Certificates: A valid driver’s license in good standing. Per Gannon’s Institutional Policy Manual there can be no suspensions on the Motor Vehicle Record for 5 years prior to being hired.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to meet the physical demands associated with performing the duties of this position.

Exempt Status

Exempt

Position Classification

Professional

Position Type

Staff

Employment Status

Full-Time

Position Length

12M

Hrs per Week

varies

Work Schedule

Varies

Shift

Other