Communications & Marketing Specialist II

Location: Belknap Campus | Full time | Regular position

About the role

The Communications & Marketing Specialist II will serve as a multi-faceted communications professional, executing high-profile media relations as well as social media strategy, messaging, and communications for assigned sports. This position will create content, write releases (game recaps, previews, features), produce publications (media guides, record books, game notes, game and match programs), maintain all website content and historical records, and oversee press row/press box operations for assigned programs. Handle all media and interview requests locally and nationally, as well as managing social and emerging media. This individual will also supervise student workers and coordinate the day-to-day communications, media relations, and digital media for any other assigned sports.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary communications contact for assigned sports; generate written, oral, and visual content; arrange interviews for coaches, student-athletes, and staff with local, regional, national, and digital media.
• Write news and feature material on athletic department personnel.
• Manage game operations, produce digital and printed publications, gather and disseminate statistical data, and maintain historical information.
• Serve as media coordinator for conference and NCAA events hosted by the athletic department.
• Collaborate with the marketing department to manage and create content for all social media efforts for assigned sports.
• Supervise student workers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, or a related field and two (2) years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in communications, web production, or a related field.
• Experience working in media relations, creative communications, or creative services at an NCAA Division I program or in professional sports.
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint as well as Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Dreamweaver.
• Experience with SIDEARM platforms, Adobe Premier, and StatCrew statistical software.
• Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to travel and work nights, weekends, and holidays.