Emory University

Assistant Director – Athletic Communications

Emory University

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Atlanta • United States

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Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Reports to the Director of Communications and Sports Information and assists with the day-to-day operations of the Emory University Athletic Communications Office
  • Provides external and internal communications to support and publicize Emory University athletic programs and their student-athletes
  • Directs social media strategy for assigned sports and assists with the social media efforts for the department
  • Maintains the press table and statistical crews during events, writes stories and updates results on deadline at the conclusion and posts to website and social media platforms
  • Directs the video efforts of the department, including webcasting of various home events, interviews with student-athletes and coaches and highlight videos
  • Supervises graduate assistant, interns, and student workers
  • 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
  • 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.

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, public relations, sports administration, or a related field
  • 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.
Benefits
  • Health and Safety Information Not Applicable
  • Remote work day options may be granted at department discretion.
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