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Assistant Director for Athletics Communications
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Akron, OH, United States
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Assistant Director for Athletics Communications The University of Akron Akron, OH
The University of Akron is now accepting applications in the Department of Athletics for the position of Assistant Director for Athletics Communications. The University of Akron, a Division I institution located in Akron, Ohio, is a member of the Mid-American Conference, is part of the Football Bowl Subdivision and maintains 18 men’s and women's intercollegiate sports. This is a full-time, 12-month position, which will interact within the department’s external relations operation, which includes marketing and promotions, Zips Digital Network, ticketing and development.
Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will report to the Assistant Athletics Director for Communications and be responsible for establishing and maintaining relationships with local, regional and national media to maximize coverage and exposure for Athletics through both traditional and new media sources.
Duties include, but are not limited to, extensive copy writing (press releases, media guides and web site), layout and design (media guides, web site and other publications), editing and record keeping, as well as all game day obligations of assigned sports, which include being the primary contact for the highly successful women’s basketball, women’s soccer, and softball programs.
The successful candidate will also have responsibilities in maintaining GoZips.com, the department’s official web site.
Qualifications:
• A relevant Bachelor's degree and a minimum of (1) one year of full-time experience in sports media relations or a related field required, preferably at the collegiate level
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and attention to detail are required
• Position requires working evenings and weekends with potential for heavy travel
• Working knowledge of Macintosh computers and InDesign software is strongly preferred, as well as experience with in-game statistics programs (Stat Crew)
For complete details and to apply visit: http://www.uakron.edu/jobs Job ID # 10112
Application deadline: June 18, 2017
The University of Akron is an equal education and employment institution. It is the policy of this institution that there shall be no unlawful discrimination against any individual in employment or in its programs or activities at The University of Akron because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information or status as a veteran. The University is also committed to the principles of affirmative action and acts in accordance with state and federal laws.
About The University of Akron
The University of Akron is the region’s most influential public research university, contributing to the resurgence of the local economy, providing a workforce highly trained in diverse disciplines, and known for an innovative approach to higher education. With nearly 26,000 students and more than 300 associate, bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate and law degree programs, UA offers career-focused and experiential learning that defines the polytechnic approach to education. UA brings together diverse disciplines in ways that provide students with life-long skills, internships and co-ops, opportunities for academic research, study abroad, on-campus student employment and service projects designed for diverse groups of learners, including full-time, part-time and online students, veterans, and adults returning to the classroom.