Associate Director of Athletics Marketing and Communications

Job description

Associate Director of Athletics Marketing and Communications VSC-United Professionals (PAT/SUP) Bargaining Unit: Exempt Grade 13 BASIC FUNCTION: Provide leadership and administrative oversight for all aspects of an integrated marketing communication plan for VTSU athletics and recreation that aligns with the university’s marketing and communications plan. Coordinate and administer sports public relations activities and programs for the University. Provide support and resources to Sports Information personnel within VTSU. Coordinate and create relationships with local and national sports reporters. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: attendance. - Manage all communications and media relations for intercollegiate sports. - Supervise and coordinate game-day media operations and supervision of game-day staff, including statisticians for assigned sports. - Develop and maintain positive working relationships with local, regional and national media covering the Athletics Department. - Field and direct responses to interview requests from local and national media. - Design, write and edit various communication materials, including media guides, press releases, game notes and sport-specifi...