Advertised Summary Job Description: The Assistant Director of Athletic Communications is responsible for developing, implementing and coordinating media relations and publicity for assigned intercollegiate sports programs.
Responsibilities include;
-Acting as sports information/media relations lead for assigned sports programs.
-Writing, editing and publishing print materials including (but not limited to): media guides, press releases, game programs, contest recaps and feature stories for assigned sports programs.
-Writing and editing stories and multimedia features for, and updating statistical data published on www.gocolumbialions.com website.
-Designing and editing graphics for use on website and Columbia Athletics social media accounts. Incumbent could possibly serve as Columbia Athletics' graphic designer.
-Managing media relations and statistical services at home events for assigned sports programs
-Ensuring nomination of Columbia student-athletes in assigned sports programs for appropriate honors and awards (Ivy League Conference, NCAA, All-America, etc.)
-Developing and implement media relations plan for assigned sports programs to attain and maintain positive exposure for Columbia Athletics and Columbia Lions student-athletes, with responsibilities including (but not limited to): pitching stories to appropriate media outlets, tracking and clipping media mentions, following up with media contacts, coordinating with university resources as necessary
-Maintaining history and files for assigned sports.
-Production of multimedia reports and feature stories.
-Acting as mentor to Sports Information student workers
-Assisting with management of work-study students (scheduling, assignments, etc.)
-Developing and maintaining relationships with media professionals, alumni, friends, fans, support groups and University personnel
-Completing temporary assignments as requested by the Associate Athletics Director.
-Assuming other responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics and Physical Education.
-Enforcing appropriate usage of Columbia University Athletics brand marks and logos.
General Minimum Qualifications: - Bachelor degree in journalism, communication or related field and/or equivalent related experience required.
- 0 - 2 years of related experience.
Additional Specific Minimum Qualifications: Strong verbal and written communication skills. Must demonstrate excellent writing and computer skills: familiarity with appropriate software including Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Word, Excel, etc.), Statcrew software, Final Cut Pro or equivalent video editing software and Microsoft Office; ability to work in a fast-paced environment; working knowledge of concepts and principles of news, media communications and media relations; experience managing social media; experience working in a college or professional media relations office or related field; ability to design graphics for use on social media and website.
Preferred Qualifications: Would prefer someone with high-level graphic design skills and the ability and organizational skills to design graphic templates for the office.
As a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the Council of Ivy Group Presidents (Ivy League), it is imperative that members of the Columbia University community, in all matters related to the intercollegiate athletics program, exhibit the highest professional standards and ethical behavior with regard to adherence to NCAA, Conference, University, and Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and Physical Education rules and regulations.
Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. |
