Assistant Director for Communications

Assistant Director for Communications

The Assistant Director of Communications is responsible for creating media awareness, working to extend the brand and message of NC State University Athletics and producing digital publications and publicity. Primary responsibilities include:
Serve as the primary media relations and communications contact for three Olympic sport programs.
Serve as content creator for assigned sports by editing graphic templates, and recording and posting social media videos.
Work to develop and extend the brand of NC State, NC State Athletics, and assigned sports creatively while working with the Athletics creative team.
Serve as primary NC State Athletics liaison between assigned sports programs and national, regional, and local media, as well as the public.
Develop communications strategies to reach national and regional media and supporters to generate revenue consistent with the mission of NC State Athletics.
Develop and provide media training/instruction to student-athletes, coaches, and administration.
Foster and maintain positive relations with media representatives from the electronic and print media.
Research, write, and release digital sports publications and other materials as directed to the appropriate media, conference and national offices, websites, etc.
Create solutions and ideas to promote, brand, and market programs via all available media channels.
Produce creative, timely, and relevant content to support editorial goals of GoPack.com
Oversee management of press-box at various on-campus sporting events including hiring, supervision, and instruction for all applicable game staffing, logistics, and technical requirements.
Serve as host to members of the media at games and events.
Develop design concept, write, and produce online media guides, news releases, and other printed material when necessary.
Coordinate media operations at all home events for assigned sports.
Travel with selected teams to away contests.
Report statistics and information to ACC and NCAA offices.
Nominate and promote student-athletes for conference, regional, and All-American honors.
Assist with content/maintenance for the GoPack.com athletics website, as well as photography archives.
Maintain knowledge of the rules and policies of the NCAA, ACC and University as it relates to this position to insure compliance.
Other Responsibilities - Adhere to all institution, conference, and NCAA rules and regulations. Report all known NCAA violations in accordance with institutional, conference and NCAA policies and guidelines. Other tasks and responsibilities may be assigned based on the needs of the organization and evolving priorities.
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience - Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism or related field. Minimum of two years experience in sports information/communications required. Must be familiar with applicable desktop publishing programs.
Other Required Qualifications - Ability to adhere to all institution, conference, and NCAA rules and regulations. Ability and willingness to report all known NCAA violations in accordance with institutional, conference and NCAA policies and guidelines. Strong written and verbal communication skills
Preferred Qualifications - Experience in social media is helpful, as is experience in branding/marketing.
Required License(s) or Certification(s) - N/A