Assistant Director for Athletic Communications

Assistant Director for Athletic Communications
Charleston Southern University

Position Overview

Reporting to the Assistant AD for Communications/PR, the Assistant Director for Athletic Communications assists with the publicity efforts of the University’s NCAA Division I intercollegiate sports and also helps oversee the athletic department’s web page, social media accounts, press releases and statistical records. Primary sports information contact for sports as assigned. Night and weekend work required as needed. 

Key Responsibilities

Work performed includes but is not limited to assigned sports:

• Write recaps, releases and other promotional stories.
• Distribution of news and other announcements to local, regional and national media via digital platforms.
• Create social media content (graphics, gameday and in-game content) that aligns with established University and Athletics social media strategies and style guidelines.
• Produce game programs and record books.
• Maintain statistical archives and related program records.
• Travel with teams as necessary (emphasis on travel for postseason).
• Serve as a communications liaison with Big South Conference and NCAA staff.
• Media and Public Relations.  Designated primary contact for all local, regional, and national media outlets. Coordinates all interviews for coaches and staff for assigned sports. Supervise and approve content posted on all program/department social media accounts for assigned sports. Produce content and develop program media guides and other printed materials for assigned sports. Schedule and produce video content for distribution for assigned sports. 
• Website. Oversee and assist in planning all content published on csusports.com. Conduct routine general website maintenance and enhancements. 
• Statistics and Program Records. Management and distribution of Live Stats and StatCrew/Genius files for all assigned events. Maintain and update program record books for assigned sports. 
• Gameday/Event Operations. Oversight of gameday media staff both part-time and full-time staff. Management of press box and table at select events. Coordinate execution of gameday scripts and PA reads with Marketing. Manages scoreboard operations at select sporting event. Scheduling and management of gameday staff both part-time and full-time staff.
• Design Elements and Graphics. Collaborate and design all published content, promotional materials, and social media graphics for assigned sports. 
• Supervisor Responsibility: 30-60 assorted part-time and game day staff, work study students and interns. 

Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein. 

Required Skills and Attributes

Education. Bachelor’s Degree 
Experience. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers. Excellent computer proficiency (MS Office – Word, Excel and Outlook). Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service. Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices. Self-starter with an outstanding work ethic. 1-3 years’ experience in a related field strongly preferred. Experience using Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) strongly preferred.

Essential Job Functions

Certain jobs at Charleston Southern University may require specific physical and/or mental abilities.  The hiring manager will provide additional information and provision of requests for reasonable accommodation if needed. 
This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.  Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. 
This position will remain open until filled. 

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter (if available), and faith statement and answer all mandatory application questions. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

About CSU

Located near historic Charleston, South Carolina, Charleston Southern University is a comprehensive institution offering a liberal arts curriculum to over 3,600 students and offers over 60 majors and graduate programs in Education, Business, Criminal Justice, and Nursing.  The mission of the University is “promoting academic excellence in a Christian environment,” and the vision is to be a Christian University nationally recognized for integrating faith in learning, leading and serving.  Charleston Southern has nationally accredited programs in nursing, business, education, music and athletics, and a budget of approximately $60 million.  Affiliated with the South Carolina Baptist Convention, Charleston Southern employs faculty and staff who are professing Christians.  For more information about the University, please visit www.charlestonsouthern.edu. 

Charleston Southern University is an Equal Opportunity Employer

This job description outlines the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Charleston Southern University is a Christian university and tobacco-free campus. We do not illegally discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, national or ethnic origin, disability, sex, religion, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other basis on which the University is prohibited from discrimination under local, state or federal law, in its employment or in the provision of its services, including but not limited to its programs and activities, admissions, educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and University-administered programs. In order to fulfill its purpose, the University may discriminate on the basis of religion in employment. The University has been granted exemption from certain regulations promulgated under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 which conflict with the University’s religious tenets and core values.