Associate Director or Director of Communications

About the role

Serve as the primary communications contact for OU's men's basketball program and other sports as assigned.

Serve in a supervisory role with part-time employees and student assistants.

Responsibilities

• Create unique written content, features and releases, design media guides, compile statistics, oversee/execute website and social media content, arrange media interviews, conduct interviews, travel to away events, etc.
• Assist in all aspects of office activity and in coverage of other sports and events as required.

Requirements

• Required Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree2 years of experience in sports information, media relations, athletic communications, or related field
• Required Certifications And Licenses: None

Qualifications

• Master's degree in journalism, communications or related field
• Experience as a lead basketball communications contact

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to coordinate media events, interviews, and press conferences effectively
• Strong organizational and time management skills to handle multiple tasks and deadlines
• Competency in using digital tools for website management, social media, and content updates
• Capacity to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment
• Capacity to build and maintain positive working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including media, athletic staff, students, and vendors
• Strong understanding of sports media relations and public relations principles
• Familiarity with statistical tracking and sports statistics management
• Knowledge of social media platforms and content management systems
• Knowledge of NCAA compliance and college athletics operations

Benefits

• Eligible: True

Work Schedule

• Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (may include some weekends)

Travel

• Required

Pay

• Pay Range: Commiserate on education and experience

Schedule

• Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (may include some weekends)

Benefits

• Benefits Eligible: True

Pay

• Pay Range: Commiserate on education and experience

Schedule

• Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (may include some weekends)

Benefits

• Benefits Eligible: True

Pay

• Pay Range: Commiserate on education and experience

Schedule

• Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (may include some weekends)

Benefits

• Benefits Eligible: True

Pay

• Pay Range: Commiserate on education and experience

Schedule

• Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (may include some weekends)

Benefits

• Benefits Eligible: True

Pay

• Pay Range: Commiserate on education and experience

Schedule

• Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (may include some weekends)

Benefits

• Benefits Eligible: True

Pay

• Pay Range: Commiserate on education and experience

Schedule

• Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (may include some weekends)

Benefits

• Benefits Eligible: True

Pay

• Pay Range: Commiserate on education and experience

Schedule

• Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (may include some weekends)

Benefits

• Benefits Eligible: True

Pay

• Pay Range: Commiserate on education and experience

Schedule

• Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (may include some weekends)

Benefits

• Benefits Eligible: True

Pay

• Pay Range: Commiserate on education and experience

Schedule

• Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (may include some weekends)

Benefits

• Benefits Eligible: True

Pay

• Pay Range: Commiserate on education and experience

Schedule

• Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (may include some weekends)

Benefits

• Benefits Eligible: True

Pay

• Pay Range: Commiserate on education and experience

Schedule

• Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (may include some weekends)

Benefits

• Benefits Eligible: True

Pay

• Pay Range: Commiserate on education and experience

Schedule

• Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (may include some weekends)

Benefits

• Benefits Eligible: True

Pay

• Pay Range: Commiserate on education and experience

Schedule

• Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (may include some weekends)

Benefits

• Benefits Eligible: True

Pay

• Pay Range: Commiserate on education and experience

Schedule

• Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (may include some weekends)

Benefits

• Benefits Eligible: True

Pay

• Pay Range: Commiserate on education and experience

Schedule

• Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (may include some weekends)

Benefits

• Benefits Eligible: True

Pay

• Pay Range: Commiserate on education and experience

Schedule

• Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (may include some weekends)

Benefits

• Benefits Eligible: True

Pay

• Pay Range: Commiserate on education and experience

Schedule

• Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (may include some weekends)

Benefits

• Benefits Eligible: True

Pay

• Pay Range: Commiserate on education and experience

Schedule

• Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (may include some weekends)

Benefits

• Benefits Eligible: True

Pay

• Pay Range: Commiserate on education and experience

Schedule

• Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (may include some weekends)

Benefits

• Benefits Eligible: True

Pay

• Pay Range: Commiserate on education and experience

Schedule

• Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (may include some weekends)

Benefits

• Benefits Eligible: True

Pay

• Pay Range: Commiserate on education and experience

Schedule

• Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (may include some weekends)

Benefits

• Benefits Eligible: True

Pay

• Pay Range: Commiserate on education and experience

Schedule

• Work Schedule: Monday – Friday,