To oversee all aspects of a model athletic communications department as it relates to the promotion and publicizing of the University’s 22-sport program, including the dissemination of information to local, regional, national and hometown media outlets.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Demonstrate respect for the Catholic and Franciscan values of the university. 
• Demonstrate the ability to relate effectively to student-athletes, coaches, staff, administration and the University community. 
• Participate in and promote a culture of continuing quality improvement. 
• Manage all aspects of media relations for athletics, including coordination of interview requests from varied media outlets. 
• Oversee all aspects of writing and distribution of news releases. 
• Design, write and publish all department publications. 
• Oversee maintenance and upkeep of athletics website. 
• Manage all athletics social media efforts (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.) 
• Prepare game notes for certain home sporting events. 
• Prepare and disseminate all statistical information required by conference, regional and national affiliations for all sports. 
• Provide necessary information as it relates to nomination of athletes and coaches for conference, regional and national awards. 
• Maintain archive of all athletic programs, including newspaper articles and statistics. 
• Hire and supervise all student workers within the athletic communications department. 
• Oversee all aspects of budget preparation and management. 
• Represent the athletic department and university in a professional manner at various internal and external functions and in working with internal and external constituencies, including but not limited to the media and general public. 
• Serve on various university committees as assigned. 
• Perform other administrative duties within the department as assigned. 
• Must be able to work nights, weekends and holidays.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications or related field. 
• Three years of experience in an athletic communications-related setting. 
• Strong writing, interpersonal and communication skills. 
• General knowledge of computers, statistical software and desktop publishing. 
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the position. 
• Ability and willingness to work nights, weekends and holidays. 
• Willingness to support the Catholic and Franciscan values of the University.

Preferred Requirements

• Master’s degree in journalism, communications or related field. 
• Website and graphic design experience. 
• Knowledge of StatCrew and/or Presto statistical software and Adobe Creative Suite software. 
• Strong photographic skills.