Associate Athletic Communications Director

Essential Functions:

• Writes and edits external athletic messaging in order to provide accurate and relevant information to the public and the media.
• Prepares and provides pre- and postgame information on AU’s athletics website and relevant social media accounts.
• Serves as the primary media relations contact for Men’s Basketball, Women’s Soccer, Men’s Soccer, and Men’s & Women’s Outdoor Track & Field.
• Edits and maintains record books, produces game-by-game notes package, writes feature previews, recaps and feature stories for the AU website, maintains team web pages.
• Manages all digital platforms for designated teams, ensuring comprehensive coverage of pregame, in-game, and post game activities.
• Produces and edits team video highlights, organizes photos and photo galleries, and keeps a consistent watch on trends in social media to keep platforms updated and relevant.
• Manages event staff and compilation of statistics at assigned events in order to provide accurate and relevant information to the public and the media.
• Responsible for the supervision and training of interns and part-time employees.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience.
• Extensive experience in sports information and game statistics programs.
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to produce and edit video content for web and social media.
• Experience with Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Premiere, and all Microsoft Programs.
• Strong experience in social media, video, broadcast, and photography.
• Strong writing and editing skills and publishing knowledge.