Assistant Director of Athletics for Communications

The Assistant Director of Athletics for Communications is responsible for serving as the liaison between the Athletics Department and the Gulf South Conference (GSC) and National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), and oversees media relations for all Buccaneers sports. The primary objectives include producing content to enhance the CBU brand and promote student-athletes and coaches, coordinating game day operations including directing game crew, compiling game statistics in conjunction with live stats and livestreaming, and budget management.

Expectations include, but are not limited to:

• Serve as the primary media contact for all sports teams (currently 18 NCAA & 2 club).
• Oversee and perform/assign game-day operations related to media, press box, scorer's table, game statistics, game programs, and pre/postgame press conferences.
• Oversee maintenance of the athletics website (CBUBucs.com), including but not limited to posting/updating schedules, rosters, student-athlete and staff bios, and maintaining updated record books.
• Produce regular press releases (season and event previews, recaps, and other news).
• Use social media to promote individual teams and CBU Athletics.
• Nominate student-athletes and coaches for GSC/NCAA/Coaches Associations awards.
• Handle requests from outside media sources for interviews, statements, and credential distribution.
• Work collaboratively with the University's Advancement Office when required on athletic-related news stories and events.

Requirements:

• Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education.
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specific to this position.
• Excellent communication and computer skills.
• Must be able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.