Emory University · 21 hours ago
Assistant Director for Athletic Communications - Campus Life
Atlanta, GA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
3+ years expEmory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. The Assistant Director for Athletic Communications supports the daily operations of the Athletic Communications Office, managing external and internal communications, directing social media strategy, and overseeing video efforts for the department.
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Responsibilities
Serves as the primary athletic communications contact for sports assigned by the Director of Communications and Sports Information; assists in the overall communication efforts for all 19 varsity programs sponsored by Emory University
Produces daily editorial content and design elements for emoryathletics.com; creates game stories and updates statistics from all contests immediately following the conclusion of each event
Coordinates and leads the strategic use of social media to promote Emory University Athletics; directs the activities of the Department's Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and other social media accounts
Assists with a comprehensive and timely presence on the internet, including website maintenance, social media, graphic design, and video editing
Assists with compiling University Athletic Association and NCAA reports
Assists with special events such as the year-end athletic awards banquet and Emory Athletics Hall of Fame
Nominates student-athletes and coaches for conference, regional, and national awards
Ensures appropriate staffing for home events of assigned sports including table and statistical crews as well as video production team
Produces game programs and other publications for a variety of home events
Assists in the hiring and supervision of a graduate assistant, interns, and work-study staff
Assists with photography assignments and helps maintain the department's photo database
Develops contacts with media on a local, regional, and national level
Oversees the video efforts of the department, including webcasting of various home events through the FloSports platforms as well as using Boxcast, Pixellot, Track Tennis, interviews with student-athletes and coaches and highlight videos
Compiles, researches, and updates record books and archives for assigned athletic programs
Maintains current knowledge of the latest technology trends in the field; adopts and promotes changes when they become available; participates in continuing education as necessary; engages in professional and industry development to maximize social media content
Perform other related duties as required
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, public relations, sports administration, or a related field, and three years of experience working in a college sports information or professional sports media relations office, OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Proficient with computer software programs including but not limited to Photoshop, InDesign, statistical programs (NCAA Genius, stat crew, PrestoStats), and web publishing
Well-versed in creating and applying content to social media platforms. Knowledgeable of video streaming platforms including but not limited to FloSports, Boxcast, Pixellot, Track Tennis
Ability to use good judgement and handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion
Excellent organizational and customer service skills
Ability to communicate effectively and develop positive relationships with people from different cultural backgrounds
Company
Emory University
Emory University is an institute of higher learning and a private research university.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$719.87MKey Investors
GettyNational Institutes of HealthHyundai Hope On Wheels
2025-08-20Grant· $0.28M
2024-11-13Grant· $15M
2024-08-28Grant· $0.4M
Leadership Team
Claire E Sterk
President Emerita and Charles Howard Candler Professor of Public Health
Gregory Fenves
Chancellor
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