Regents of the University of Minnesota
Assistant Athletic Director for Strategic Communications (MSUAASF Range C)
Winona, USA · Director · Part-time
No sponsorship$48k-$93kDetected 133 days ago
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About the role
- Serve as point person for all media inquiries.
- Provide media relations advice and training for athletes, coaches, and athletic staff.
- Coordinate all photography needs for department.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement a media relations plan for 15 intercollegiate athletics programs based upon national standards and in alignment with WSU's mission.
- Develop, direct, and implement a production schedule for all athletic department publications.
- Develop publications such as game notes programs, game programs and sport media guides.
- Develop, supervise, and maintain the WSU Athletics website and social media activity - using digital storytelling as a way to build the Winona State Athletics brand.
- Manage all aspects of the department's presence on multiple social media platforms.
- This individual will develop a daily work plan for the student workers, graduate assistant, and interns.
- Develop and maintain the sports information budget.
- To ensure the smooth functioning of the department and maintain the reputation of Winona State University, additional duties may include but are not limited to professional development and campus committee membership.
- Demonstrated ability to supervise and manage staff.
- Utilize desktop publishing programs, including Word, Xcel, InDesign and Photoshop to create publications for distribution to media and fans.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree journalism, mass communications, communication studies or related degree.
- Two (2) years of experience in athletic media relations or sports information.
- Experience using statistical athletics software including Stat-Crew and NCAA Genius.
- Knowledge of budget preparation and maintenance.
- Must be able to communicate effectively with internal and external university constituencies.
- High degree of creativity and initiative with strong editing and design skills.
- Experience using social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, X, and others
- Experience with Leadership training and development.
- Experience in training, teaching, or facilitation.
- Knowledge of comprehensive student activities program including programming, student organizations, and leadership development.
Nice to have
- Master's degree preferred.
Compensation
- $ 47,607 - $93,342
- $47,607.00 - $93,342.00
Benefits
- At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE!
- We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.
- Oversee the maintenance of the on-line Sports Network weekly and post-game media coverage.
Company info
- The University regrets that we are unable to offer H1-B sponsorship at this time 2.
Visa & Work Authorization
- The University regrets that we are unable to offer H1-B sponsorship at this time
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