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University at Albany Assistant Director of Athletic Communications in Albany, New York
Location: Albany, NY Category: Professional Posted On: Thu Jun 13 2024 Job Description:
The University at Albany (SUNY) seeks a full-time Assistant Director of Athletic Communications dedicated to supporting the general athletic administration and day-to-day operations within the Athletics Communications Unit.
This position is crucial in managing media relations services for assigned teams both at home and away, with a primary focus on football and men's basketball.
Due to the nature of the position, irregular hours, weekend, evening, and possible holiday hours will be required.
Media Relations and Communication:
Proactively generate media attention for the athletic department at local, regional, and national levels.
Serve as the primary media relations contact for men's basketball and other assigned sports.
Act as the liaison between the athletic department and media, the general public, and the University community.
Content Creation and Management:
Ensure the timely and accurate dissemination of sports information via the Internet and social media platforms.
Compile, edit, and produce sports media guides and other related publications as needed.
Oversee and assist with the production of football and basketball television shows.
Supervision and Training:
Provide direct supervision to graduate and student interns.
Offer media training, including interview strategies, for coaches, student-athletes, and staff to effectively communicate sports stories.
Collaboration and Strategy:
Collaborate with local, regional, and national media outlets to pitch and execute story ideas promoting the team and individual athletes.
Consult with coaches on annual budget considerations for media relations efforts.
Event Management:
- Manage media relations logistics for selected athletic events.
Compliance and Program Participation:
Attend the mandatory sexual violence prevention program as required by federal, state, SUNY, and University policies and procedures at the beginning of the academic year.
Job Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, marketing, or other relevant field from an accredited institution.
One year of experience in marketing, publications, advertising, journalism or other relevant area.
One year of experience working in collegiate or professional sports.
Applicants must demonstrate an ability to develop inclusive and equitable relationships within our diverse campus community
Applicants must demonstrate an ability to support diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and belonging relative to their role
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with desktop publishing, photo shop web site maintenance and statistical reporting software programs.
Knowledge of NCAA rules
Direct Reports: Graduate Interns and Student Interns
Additional Information:
Professional Rank and Salary Range: Editorial Associate, SL2, $49,000 - $51,000
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