The Sun Belt Conference is seeking an experienced and knowledgeable professional to serve as the Director of Communications & Branding. The position will serve under the guidance of the Senior Associate Commissioner/Chief Communications and Branding Officer for the conference, headquartered in New Orleans, La.

The Director of Communications & Branding is the primary contact for Volleyball, Cross Country, Indoor T&F, Outdoor T&F and Men’s & Women’s Tennis. Areas of focus will include, but are not limited to, writing press releases, drafting social media posts, developing website content, updating record books & utilizing additional communications skillsets to help increase brand awareness, broaden fan engagement and expand the conference's visibility.

Major Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary conference communications contact for Volleyball, Cross Country, Indoor T&F, Outdoor T&F and Men’s & Women’s Tennis.
• Draft copy and creative for press releases, publications and promotional material.
• Maintain and regularly update conference schedules, statistics and records.
• Developing conference website content—both written and visual.
• Assist in the creation of a strong identity for championships and other conference events.
• Assist with Football 365 and other key football communications campaigns.
• Assist in the implementation of the conference's social media strategy across multiple platforms, including but not limited to, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
• Assist with the marketing and promotion of Sun Belt Conference championship events.
• Travel to Sun Belt Conference championship events for Volleyball, Cross Country, Basketball, Indoor T&F, Outdoor T&F and Men’s & Women’s Tennis and other sports as assigned to serve as the primary or secondary communications contact.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills/Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Three years of related experience.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Significant experience with Microsoft Office, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere and StatCrew.
• Ability and willingness to work cooperatively with others and be a good listener.
• Exude professionalism in all communications and activities.
• Maintain a positive attitude and a high level of enthusiasm.
• Exhibit strong problem-solving skills.
• Uphold a high degree of discretion dealing with confidential information.
• Ability to travel.

Applications

Applicants should submit a resume, cover letter, list of references, two writing samples (one game recap, one feature) and a graphic design sample.

All applications should be emailed to:
sam@sunbeltsports.org
Sam Knehans
Associate Commissioner of Communications and Branding
Subject: Director of Communications Applicant