Details
Posted: 26-Apr-22
Location: Spartanburg, South Carolina
Type: Full Time
Required Education: 4 Year Degree
Categories:
Athletic Communications/Sports Information/Media Relations Directors
Salary Details:
EEO STATEMENT: Wofford College values diversity within our students, faculty, and staff, and strives to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people. Wofford College does not discriminate in employment on the bases of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and/or local laws. It is the policy of Wofford College to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities for employment. If you require an accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process, please reach out to HumanResources@Wofford.edu.
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Wofford College is accepting applications for an Assistant Director of Athletic Communications. The selected candidate will serve as the primary media contact for at least four sports, including men’s basketball. They will maintain sport statistics, update school website, write and edit press releases, design and write online media guides, contribute to social media and perform other projects and duties as assigned by the Associate AD/Athletic Communications. Strong writing and communications skills, along with a working knowledge of StatCrew, NCAA LiveStats, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Office, and social media in a PC environment required. Experience with SIDEARM websites is helpful and familiarity with NCAA rules and regulations, is preferred. Prior experience of at least three years in a sports information/athletic media relations office is required. A bachelor’s degree is required. Candidate must be flexible to travel with assigned teams for competitions as required, including weekends and/or holidays.
TO APPLY: Applicants should forward a cover letter, resume, and references (preferably in one PDF file) by May 16, 2022 to:
Brent Williamson, Associate AD/Athletic Communications
Wofford College
429 N. Church St.
Spartanburg, SC 29303
Email: williamsondb@wofford.edu
Applications will be accepted until May 16, 2022.
COMPENSATION: This is a full-time position with full benefits with a June 2022 start date.
