Athletics - Sports Information - Assistant Athletic Director of Media Relations
Wagner College, Staten Island, New York, United States, 10308
Job Description
Title:
Assistant/Associate Athletic Director of Media Relations
Employment Status:
Full-Time
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Reports To:
Director of Athletics
Purpose:
To uphold the qualities, principles and standards of Wagner College, the Northeast Conference and NCAA. Create a positive working environment as well as generate revenue, fundraise and put a team on the playing field that the Wagner community can be proud of. To assist in the process in recruiting quality student-athletes to the campus.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Essential Functions: Provide information (stories, stats, etc.) of all 27 sports to campus and Staten Island community Manage media relations for 27 varsity sports
Reach out to local, regional and national media outlets with Wagner stories Write and distribution press releases
Manage Athletics Publication - Sport-specific
Media Guides Game Programs and Notes Ticket Brochures
Manage the Athletic website - content and design
Inclusion of any and all sport-specific game articles, features, statistics, photos and coach/player bios
Train, supervise and manage graduate assistants and interns in marketing office Schedule and oversee session and in-game photography Committee member for Hall of Fame Committee Departmental liaison to Office of Communications Game Coverage as required for home athletic events Coordinate and oversee game-day operations fro Sports Information coverage Brief Overall Description:
Responsible for the management, supervision, oversight, and administration of all aspects of sports information. Responsibilities will include but not limited to: handling of sports media relations for 26 Varsity Intercollegiate Sports, maintain and provide supervision for college's Athletics Website, developing media guides and supporting materials, produce press releases, pitch athletics stories to local and regional media, possibly hometown features for student-athletes, compiling and distributing stats for individuals, coaching staff members and teams and managing press areas for home games. Manage, recruit, and train, assistant sports information directors and student staffing. Provide oversight to the organization of the team and departmental photography. This person will also coordinate the department's Hall of Fame Committee and serve as departmental liaison to the college's Office of Communications. This position requires afternoon, night, and weekend hours combined with business hours.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Graduate Assistant - Assistant SID Full Time Asst SID
Qualifications:
Work Experience: 2-4 years of experience in a related field
Education: Undergraduate Degree Required / Master's Degree Preferred
Desired Work Traits: Hard working, self-sufficient, honest, and cooperative
Computer Skills: Microsoft Office / Email & Internet proficient
Communication/Interpersonal Skills: The ability to communicate effectively with alumni, colleagues, and student athletes of diverse backgrounds.
This position requires an individual of high moral character. In accordance with the NCAA Bylaw 11.1, any athletic department employee who is found in violation of NCAA regulations shall be subject to disciplinary or corrective action as set forth in the provisions of the NCAA enforcement procedures. This may include suspension with out pay, or termination if the employee is found to be involved in deliberate and serious violations of NCAA regulations.
About Us
Wagner College, founded in 1883, seamlessly blends professional programs with a liberal arts grounding for a comprehensive, experiential-forward education that fosters well-rounded, adaptable graduates. The college's verdant residential campus offers a traditional college experience on New York City's Staten Island.
Wagner prides itself on robust student support services, including personalized academic advising, comprehensive career counseling, and a wide array of wellness programs. Students are prepared not only for professional success but also for meaningful lives through the faculty's dedication to promoting scholarship, achievement, leadership and citizenship.
Wagner College offers a generous benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, pension and paid time off benefits to all full-time employees. The Wagner College Office of Human Resources partners with all members of the College community to cultivate a work environment that values equal opportunity, diversity equity inclusion and access, professional development and individual excellence.
Wagner College provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Wagner College complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Title:
Assistant/Associate Athletic Director of Media Relations
Employment Status:
Full-Time
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Reports To:
Director of Athletics
Purpose:
To uphold the qualities, principles and standards of Wagner College, the Northeast Conference and NCAA. Create a positive working environment as well as generate revenue, fundraise and put a team on the playing field that the Wagner community can be proud of. To assist in the process in recruiting quality student-athletes to the campus.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Essential Functions: Provide information (stories, stats, etc.) of all 27 sports to campus and Staten Island community Manage media relations for 27 varsity sports
Reach out to local, regional and national media outlets with Wagner stories Write and distribution press releases
Manage Athletics Publication - Sport-specific
Media Guides Game Programs and Notes Ticket Brochures
Manage the Athletic website - content and design
Inclusion of any and all sport-specific game articles, features, statistics, photos and coach/player bios
Train, supervise and manage graduate assistants and interns in marketing office Schedule and oversee session and in-game photography Committee member for Hall of Fame Committee Departmental liaison to Office of Communications Game Coverage as required for home athletic events Coordinate and oversee game-day operations fro Sports Information coverage Brief Overall Description:
Responsible for the management, supervision, oversight, and administration of all aspects of sports information. Responsibilities will include but not limited to: handling of sports media relations for 26 Varsity Intercollegiate Sports, maintain and provide supervision for college's Athletics Website, developing media guides and supporting materials, produce press releases, pitch athletics stories to local and regional media, possibly hometown features for student-athletes, compiling and distributing stats for individuals, coaching staff members and teams and managing press areas for home games. Manage, recruit, and train, assistant sports information directors and student staffing. Provide oversight to the organization of the team and departmental photography. This person will also coordinate the department's Hall of Fame Committee and serve as departmental liaison to the college's Office of Communications. This position requires afternoon, night, and weekend hours combined with business hours.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Graduate Assistant - Assistant SID Full Time Asst SID
Qualifications:
Work Experience: 2-4 years of experience in a related field
Education: Undergraduate Degree Required / Master's Degree Preferred
Desired Work Traits: Hard working, self-sufficient, honest, and cooperative
Computer Skills: Microsoft Office / Email & Internet proficient
Communication/Interpersonal Skills: The ability to communicate effectively with alumni, colleagues, and student athletes of diverse backgrounds.
This position requires an individual of high moral character. In accordance with the NCAA Bylaw 11.1, any athletic department employee who is found in violation of NCAA regulations shall be subject to disciplinary or corrective action as set forth in the provisions of the NCAA enforcement procedures. This may include suspension with out pay, or termination if the employee is found to be involved in deliberate and serious violations of NCAA regulations.
About Us
Wagner College, founded in 1883, seamlessly blends professional programs with a liberal arts grounding for a comprehensive, experiential-forward education that fosters well-rounded, adaptable graduates. The college's verdant residential campus offers a traditional college experience on New York City's Staten Island.
Wagner prides itself on robust student support services, including personalized academic advising, comprehensive career counseling, and a wide array of wellness programs. Students are prepared not only for professional success but also for meaningful lives through the faculty's dedication to promoting scholarship, achievement, leadership and citizenship.
Wagner College offers a generous benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, pension and paid time off benefits to all full-time employees. The Wagner College Office of Human Resources partners with all members of the College community to cultivate a work environment that values equal opportunity, diversity equity inclusion and access, professional development and individual excellence.
Wagner College provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Wagner College complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.