Assistant Director of Media Relations

The Coastal Carolina University Athletic Media Relations Office, NCAA Division I institution, is accepting applications for the full-time position of Assistant Director of Media Relations. The staff currently consists of three other full-time staff members, one ten-month intern, and student workers.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Responsible for all pre and postgame communications with local, regional and national media from designated sports. Including: production of game notes, event previews, event recaps and general press releases promoting program.
• Serve as traveling media relations contact with designated sports.
• Develop and update the official athletic department website, including but not limited to student-athlete/ coach/staff biographies, press releases and statistical information for designated sports.
• Production of publications for designated sports to include fact books and game programs.
• Supervision of staff and activities for home events of designated sports, including game staff, setup and operations of press area.
• Responsible for submitting weekly conference and/or NCAA reports.
• Scheduling interview requests for coaches and student-athletes for designated sports.
• Supervision and instruction of interns and student workers.
• Perform duties associated with coverage of remaining sports in a 19-sport NCAA Division I athletic program as directed by Assistant AD/Media Relations.
• Provide assistance to the marketing department to include, but not limited to, development of press releases, social media graphics, posts, etc. for revenue generating initiatives as directed.
• Represent Coastal Carolina University at conference, regional and national meetings and organizations that promote coaches and student-athletes.
• Comply with policies, procedures and the University’s Code of Ethical Conduct.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Assistant AD for Media Relations, Vice President of Intercollegiate Athletics and University Recreation or designee.

Requirements: bachelor’s degree is required. At least two (2) years media relations/sports information experience at the collegiate level (may include internships and graduate student work time) is preferred.

Coastal Carolina University is a public comprehensive liberal arts institution located in Conway, South Carolina, minutes from the Atlantic coastal resort city of Myrtle Beach. Coastal Carolina University enrolls over 10,000 students from 46 states and 53 nations. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the baccalaureate and selective master’s degrees of national and/or regional significance in the arts and sciences, business, humanities, education, and health and human services, a specialist degree in educational leadership, and Ph.D. degrees in Marine Science and Education.

Coastal Carolina University is committed to fostering an environment that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion, and we seek candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports the growth and development of a diverse campus community. The University provides equal opportunity without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, religion, national or ethnic origin, veteran status or disability in admissions, employment and in all of its educational programs and activities. We encourage individuals from historically underrepresented groups to apply.

Interested applicants may apply online at https://jobs.coastal.edu/postings/16633. Deadline to apply: May 22, 2022.  Coastal Carolina University is an EO/AA employer.

Athletic Administrator (61121949- AA00077P). Normal work hours vary.  Must be flexible to meet the special scheduling needs of the University.  Job requires working weekends, nights and traveling with designated teams.

Requirements: bachelor’s degree is required. At least two (2) years media relations/sports information experience at the collegiate level (may include internships and graduate student work time) is preferred.