Details
Posted: 17-Jun-22
Location: Dallas, Texas
Type: Full Time
Preferred Education: 4 Year Degree
Internal Number: ATH00000228
Salary Range:
Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications
About SMU
SMU’s more than 12,000 diverse, high-achieving students come from all 50 states and 90 countries to take advantage of the University’s small classes, hands-on research opportunities, leadership development, community service, international study and innovative programs. The University offers a strong foundation in the humanities and sciences and undergraduate, graduate and professional degree programs through eight schools.
Now in its second century of achievement, SMU is increasingly recognized for the ways it supports students, faculty and alumni as they become ethical leaders in their professions and communities. On the most beautiful college campus in the country, SMU Mustangs are energized by unbridled opportunities – from teaching, learning and research to creativity, performance and athletic endeavor.
About the Position:
The Assistant Director serves as the primary media contact, content creator and storyteller for assigned sports (women's basketball, volleyball and other assigned sports).
This includes pursuing media and P.R. opportunities with traditional and non-traditional media outlets, coordinating coverage with broadcasters, creating or coordinating graphics and photography, written and video materials, digital publications and social media plans.
Essential Functions:
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Direct public relations, media services and social media efforts for women's basketball, volleyball and other assigned sports. Maintain records and archives. Work with broadcast partners to foster accurate and well-informed coverage.
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Create and produce print and virtual content including fact books, game notes, press releases, social media content and graphics, game/match recaps, and award nominations for student-athletes and coaches. Update the university's athletics website and mobile app with created and essential content.
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Manage event operations and essential staff at events, including games/matches and press conferences. Manage duties including scoreboard operator, public address announcer, stat keepers and photographers. Serve as a liaison for members of the media covering the event. Work both home and road events for assigned sports.
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Update social media platforms for assigned sports, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc. Contribute to department-wide social media efforts.
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Complete assigned projects from coaches and staff for assigned sports.
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Position requires evening and weekend work
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree is required. Master's degree preferred. A degree in communications, journalism, public relations or similar is desired.
A minimum of three years of work experience in the athletics public relations field is required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Candidate must demonstrate strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate broadly across the University and develop and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of constituencies. Strong writing skills with the ability to produce error-free communications and other materials are required. Strong editing and proofreading skills are essential.
Candidate must have in depth knowledge of social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Must also have knowledge of trends, best practices in social media and digital engagement. Demonstrated ability to use social media to communicate effectively with diverse audiences is essential.
Candidate must possess strong organizational, planning and time-management skills with the ability to proactively manage multiple priorities and stakeholders. Must also demonstrate a strong attention to detail. Strong project and event management skills are essential.
Candidate must possess strong problem-solving skills with the ability to be resourceful, proactive and seek assistance as needed. Must also have the ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team is essential. Knowledge of and compliance with NCAA and conference rules and regulations is essential.
Candidates must have a strong working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint). Must also have a strong proficiency with Adobe Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, etc.). Knowledge of and/or experience with scoring software programs (e.g. StatCrew) is required.
Physical and Environmental Demands:
- Sit for long periods of time
Deadline to Apply:
July 11, 2022.
EEO Statement:
SMU will not discriminate in any program or activity on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity and expression. The Executive Director for Access and Equity/Title IX Coordinator is designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies and may be reached at the Perkins Administration Building, Room 204, 6425 Boaz Lane, Dallas, TX 75205, 214-768-3601, [email protected].
Benefits:
SMU offers staff a broad, competitive array of health and related benefits. In addition to traditional benefits such as health, dental, and vision plans, SMU offers a wide range of wellness programs to help attract, support, and retain our employees whose work continues to make SMU an outstanding education and research institution.
SMU is committed to providing an array of retirement programs that benefit and protect you and your family throughout your working years at SMU and, if you meet SMU's retirement eligibility criteria, during your retirement years after you leave SMU.
The value of learning at SMU isn't just about preparing our students for the future. Employees have access to a wide variety of professional and personal development opportunities, including tuition benefits.
