Assistant Director of Athletics Communications

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Essential Functions

The Assistant Director of Athletic Communications is primarily responsible for game coverage (scorekeeping, reporting, and record-keeping of athletic events) of a wide range of sports and athletic events, along with coverage of awards and other news and feature stories as assigned.



Description of Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Athletic Communications with game day operations
• oversee press row/press box management for home athletics events, including supervision of student assistants
• Serve as the primary media contact for several Lewis & Clark teams
• Assist Director of Athletic Communications with graphic design and production of all sports information materials
• Assist with the coordination and management of Athletics content on the University website, as well as updating the athletic department website and social media accounts (e.g. Facebook, Twitter, lnstagram, YouTube) for all athletic teams and the department
• Assist the Director of Athletic Communications with video editing and production
• Assist with the coordination and management of Athletics content on the University website, as well as with marketing and promotions projects
• Create press releases and stories for publication
• Assist in maintaining team and individual statistics
• Assist with coordination of media coverage for all home and away athletic events
• Help oversee all Piostream webcasts
• Provide leadership to, evaluate, and supervise direct reports in performing duties as assigned
• Remain an active member of the Division of Student Life
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Experience in an athletics communications or media relations setting.
• Strong writing skills with prior experience in sports writing, sports copy editing, proofreading or desktop publishing.
• Outstanding organizational, communication, writing and interpersonal skills in a fast-paced environment are essential.
• Candidate must reliably work independently as well as part of a professional team of student- workers, coaches and administrators and have ability to prioritize assignments
• Must have the ability to work on deadlines and handle several responsibilities simultaneously with minimal supervision.
• Experience and demonstrated proficiency with computers and desktop publishing programs on
• Macintosh and/or PC platforms to include PrestoSports and Genius in-game statistical software.
• Well-versed in applying created content to social media platforms, as well as knowledge of emerging social media platforms.
• Acceptance of all individuals and a commitment to valuing and helping create a diverse community.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters Degree
• Experience with website content management systems; SIDEARM Sports preferred
• Experience with both PC and Macintosh platforms
• Proficiency in graphic design
• Experience with digital photography, as well as videography
• Understanding of athletics branding, marketing and advertising principles preferred
• Experience with Photoshop, lnDesign, Premier or Final Cut Pro and other Adobe Creative Suite software

Work Schedule:

• Full time
• 37.5 hours per week
• Evening, weekend and holiday hours are required

Pay Rate:

• $40,000 annually
• Benefits eligible: Yes

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Background Check

Lewis & Clark College will conduct a background check on the finalist, which will include a criminal record check. If a conviction is discovered, a determination will be made whether the conviction is related to the position for which the individual is applying or would present safety or security risks before an employment decision is made. A criminal conviction does not necessarily automatically bar an applicant from employment.

Eligibility to Work

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