CoSIDA
Assistant Director of Public Relations
CoSIDA, Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215
Assistant Director - Volleyball/Women's BasketballAssistant Director - Men's Soccer and other sportsAssistant Director - Women's Soccer and other sports
The position will pursue media and P.R. opportunities with traditional and non-traditional media outlets.
The person in this role will serve as the primary P.R./media contact for specifically assigned men's and/or women's athletic teams; Utilize social media; Produce and design publications including, but not limited to, game notes, fact books, game recaps, award-winner releases and other print and virtual publications.
The position is also responsible for promoting SMU's involvement in the community; Maintain historical archives; Assist in the maintenance of the Athletic Department's website, and in the marketing and promotion of SMU Athletics.
Direct public relations efforts and media services for assigned sports.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 with created and essential content.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.Update social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.Complete assigned projects from coaches and staff for assigned sports.Position requires regular evening and weekend work, as well as travel to road games/matches, media events and is on call to respond to requests from coaches, media members, and athletics staff.
Bachelor's degree is required, preferably in communications, journalism, public relations or similar.
A minimum of one year of work experience in the public relations field is required, preferably in collegiate athletics public relations.
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. Must also demonstrate strong written communication skills. A strong customer service orientation is essential.
Candidate must possess strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and analyze problems, as well as devise solutions. Must also have strong organizational, planning, and time management skills. A strong focus to attention to detail and strong project management skills are essential.
Candidate must demonstrate a strong working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel and Powerpoint). Must also have a strong working knowledge of NCAA Live Stats and Adobe Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, etc.).
The position will pursue media and P.R. opportunities with traditional and non-traditional media outlets.
The person in this role will serve as the primary P.R./media contact for specifically assigned men's and/or women's athletic teams; Utilize social media; Produce and design publications including, but not limited to, game notes, fact books, game recaps, award-winner releases and other print and virtual publications.
The position is also responsible for promoting SMU's involvement in the community; Maintain historical archives; Assist in the maintenance of the Athletic Department's website, and in the marketing and promotion of SMU Athletics.
Direct public relations efforts and media services for assigned sports.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 with created and essential content.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.Update social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.Complete assigned projects from coaches and staff for assigned sports.Position requires regular evening and weekend work, as well as travel to road games/matches, media events and is on call to respond to requests from coaches, media members, and athletics staff.
Bachelor's degree is required, preferably in communications, journalism, public relations or similar.
A minimum of one year of work experience in the public relations field is required, preferably in collegiate athletics public relations.
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. Must also demonstrate strong written communication skills. A strong customer service orientation is essential.
Candidate must possess strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and analyze problems, as well as devise solutions. Must also have strong organizational, planning, and time management skills. A strong focus to attention to detail and strong project management skills are essential.
Candidate must demonstrate a strong working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel and Powerpoint). Must also have a strong working knowledge of NCAA Live Stats and Adobe Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, etc.).