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Syracuse University · 1 month ago

Assistant Director Athletic Communications

Syracuse, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

Syracuse University is a private, international research university with a rich history and diverse academic offerings. The Assistant Director of Athletic Communications is responsible for managing public relations functions for the university's intercollegiate athletics program, including media training, writing press releases, and maintaining the department’s website and social media channels.

AnalyticsData CenterEducationNon Profit

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Assist in maintaining liaison with news media

Write news releases/public address announcements

Prepare and edit game programs and design and write promotional and information brochures for sporting and special events

Process press requests involving home events, i.e., writer’s passes, assigned seats, etc

Update statistics, records on individual performances

Act as host to media and report results of athletic events

Answer specific inquiries via telephone or correspondence

Interview and recommend employment of support staff

Train and instruct support staff on methods and procedures

Qualification

InDesignPhotoshopAdobe IllustratorAdobe PremiereSocial media managementWebsite managementStatistical softwareAdvanced writing skillsCrisis managementNCAA knowledgeInterpersonal communicationMentoring skills

Required

Bachelor's degree and three to five years of experience in a related field

Computer skills required: InDesign, Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Premiere, Microsoft Word, Excel, SIDEARM website administrative updating system, social media content creation and account management, and various statistical software packages for cumulative and in-game statistics

Ability to manage, direct and complete multiple projects and assignments concurrently

Advanced writing, editing, desktop publishing, website and social media skills

Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills combined with the ability to interact with diverse department, University and community constituencies

Ability work under deadline pressure

Experience with personnel management and crisis management

Interpersonal communication, mentoring, teaching skills required

Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations with practical, hands-on experience in applying Division I regulations

Company

Syracuse University

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Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings and an undeniable spirit.

Founded in 1989

Syracuse, New York, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.tracfed.syr.edu/

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