Assistant Director of Communications & Public Relations Job at State of South Ca

Responsibilities

Promote the assigned sports through traditional media relations means, including pitching stories, press releases, notes, previews, and recaps, using Adobe Creative Cloud products.

Develop and implement an overall content strategy for internal channels – social media platforms and official athletics website – for the assigned sports, working closely with creative media and marketing departments.

Liaise with the creative media department to ensure all scheduled events have photo and video coverage.

Develop working relationships with all constituencies of assigned teams – coaching staffs, student‑athletes, sport supervisors, support staff, local, regional and national media.

Ensure accurate statistical, data and photo archiving of the assigned sports.

Maintain and upkeep the assigned sports pages on the official Gamecock Athletics website, GamecocksOnline.com.

Coordinate publicity efforts to direct media attention toward student‑athletes and coaches being considered or nominated for special awards or recognition.

Supervise press operations for the assigned sports, ensuring an adequate staff of student assistants is available to assist with media and social media coverage of home events.

Report statistics and award nominations to the conference and national offices.

Relocation costs may be available.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience at the collegiate level at a Division I school.

Experience related to the development and dissemination of informational material.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge/familiarity with NCAA rules and regulations as they relate to communications and PR.

Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud products, social media platforms, shooting/editing video, photography, and knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations that pertain to athletic communications.

Benefits

Health and Life Insurance

Retirement Programs

Paid Tuition

Dependent Scholarships

Annual Leave

Sick Leave

13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)

Paid Parental Leave

Professional Development Opportunities

EEO Statement
The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities on the basis of race, sex, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions.

About UofSC
From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

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