Assistant Athletics Director for Strategic Communications (Football)
Univerity of Utah
Application
Details
Posted: 18-Nov-24
Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
Type: Full-time
Salary: DOE
Sector:
Collegiate Sports
Required Education:
4 Year Degree
Additional Information:
Employer will assist with relocation costs.
Internal Number: PRN40360B
The University of Utah is now accepting applications in the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics for the position of Assistant Athletics Director for Strategic Communications to serve as the lead communications contact for the football program. Utah is a NCAA Division I school and a member of the Big 12 Conference.
The Assistant Athletics Director for Strategic Communications will serve as the primary media contact for Utah’s football program, and possibly another sport. Responsibilities include managing all aspects of media relations, access to the program, head coach, staff and student-athletes, as well shaping the strategy around image, messaging and storytelling. The position also will collaborate with key internal stakeholders to contribute heavily to the development and execution of content creation strategies to promote a positive image for Utah Football, Utah Athletics and the University of Utah, under the direction of the Senior Associate A.D. for Strategic Communications.
Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, sport management or a related field equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience);
three years relevant experience required.
Demonstrated human relations and effective communications skills.
Significant experience working with news media in collegiate or professional sports
Strong interpersonal skills and excellent internal and external communication abilities
Elite oral and written communication skills
High emotional intelligence, strong work ethic and strategic thinking abilities
Ability to problem-solve and make critical decisions in high-pressure situations
Demonstrated organizational skills, preparation and accountability
Experience in social media and creative content strategy
Knowledge of NCAA and Big 12 Conference rules and compliance related to this position
Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Photoshop), Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, etc.), StatCrew and NCAA Live Stats statistical software, and digital asset management programs
Proficiency with website content management systems, preferably SIDEARM
The University of Utah, located in Salt Lake City is a large public university set in the foothills of the Wasatch Mountain range. Inspiring views complement the vast opportunities the campus provides. On July 1, 2024, the University of Utah became a member of the Big 12 Conference. The university is only minutes away from world-class ski resorts, and rugged mountain bike trails the U attracts a wide range of sports enthusiasts.