Associate Athletic Director, Strategic Communication

Job Title

Associate Athletic Director, Strategic Communications

Essential Job Functions

• Develops and implements a strategic communications plan which promotes the Alcorn Athletics' brand
• Enhances and maintains public relations initiatives that engage students, alumni, fans and sponsors
• Oversees the Brave Sports Network through coordination of game day production, video board content management and leveraging the streaming platform
• Produces and manages content on official Alcorn Athletics social media sites
• Maintains statistical data and historical records for all sports
• Hires and supervises clock operators, statisticians, student workers, public address announcers, etc., for selected sports
• Produces game day programs and maintains the Athletic website
• Establishes and fosters relationships with local sports reporters
• Provides media passes and media seating for athletic events, upon request
• Compiles statistics and FAQs for all in-season sports events
• Supervises staff to provide game management for all sports
• Other related duties, as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Sports Management, or related field
• Three (3) years experience in a sports information environment
• Prior experience dealing with the media on the local, regional and national level
• General journalism experience preferred

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of NCAA rules, regulations, and guidelines

• Knowledge of communications best practices

• Knowledge of sports events production and directing

• Excellent leadership and management skills

• Proficient computer skills, including use of Microsoft Office Suite and Automated scorebook statistical software

• Excellent communication skills, verbal, written and interpersonal

• Competent photographic skills (preferred)

• Ability to manage and promote tournaments

• Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision