What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director Athletic Communications position at Syracuse University?
Job Description
This is an 11-month position – July 1st – May 31
The Assistant Director of Athletic Communications is responsible for handling public relations functions for Syracuse University’s 20-sport intercollegiate athletics program, utilizing written, online, video, photo and social-media channels. Specific duties include, but are not limited to, providing media training for coaches and student-athletes, serving as a liaison with local and national media, writing press releases and feature stories, maintaining the department’s website (www.Cuse.com) and social media channels, producing digital media guides, record books and game programs, assisting with supervision of interns and student staff, travelling with assigned teams, maintaining statistics and archives, and providing information to the NCAA and Atlantic Coast Conference service bureaus. This position is responsible for the public relations/communications for women’s lacrosse, football (secondary) and other sports as assigned. This position also is responsible for supervision of sports assigned to interns/students.
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree and three to five years of experience in a related field.
Skills and Knowledge
Assist in maintaining liaison with news media. Write news releases/public address announcements. Prepare and edit game programs and design and write promotional and information brochures for sporting and special events. Process press requests involving home events, i.e., writer’s passes, assigned seats, etc. Update statistics, records on individual performances. Act as host to media and report results of athletic events. Answer specific inquiries via telephone or correspondence. Interview and recommend employment of support staff. Train and instruct support staff on methods and procedures.
Physical Requirements
Not Applicable
Tools/Equipment
Not Applicable
Application Instructions
In addition to completing an online application, please attach a resume and cover letter.
About Syracuse University
Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings, and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and over 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience.
The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors, 100 minors, and 200 advanced degree programs offered across the University’s 13 schools and colleges; over 15,000 undergraduates and over 6,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit http://www.syracuse.edu.
About The Syracuse Area
Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal.
EEO Statement
Syracuse University is an equal-opportunity institution. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law. This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in University programs, services, and activities.
Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans
Syracuse University has a long history of engaging veterans and the military-connected community through its educational programs, community outreach, and employment programs. After World War II, Syracuse University welcomed more than 10,000 returning veterans to our campus, and those veterans literally transformed Syracuse University into the national research institution it is today. The University’s contemporary commitment to veterans builds on this historical legacy, and extends to both class-leading initiatives focused on making an SU degree accessible and affordable to the post-9/11 generation of veterans, and also programs designed to position Syracuse University as the employer of choice for military veterans, members of the Guard and Reserve, and military family members.
Commitment to a Respectful and Welcoming Community
Syracuse University fosters a welcoming learning environment where students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all aspects of campus life reflect a broad range of perspectives and experiences. The University community values the many similarities and differences among individuals and groups. At Syracuse, we are committed to preparing students to engage with and appreciate the richness of backgrounds, beliefs, and experiences that shape our society. To achieve this, we strive to cultivate a community that respects and encourages open dialogue, understanding, and mutual respect.
This is an 11-month position – July 1st – May 31
The Assistant Director of Athletic Communications is responsible for handling public relations functions for Syracuse University’s 20-sport intercollegiate athletics program, utilizing written, online, video, photo and social-media channels. Specific duties include, but are not limited to, providing media training for coaches and student-athletes, serving as a liaison with local and national media, writing press releases and feature stories, maintaining the department’s website (www.Cuse.com) and social media channels, producing digital media guides, record books and game programs, assisting with supervision of interns and student staff, travelling with assigned teams, maintaining statistics and archives, and providing information to the NCAA and Atlantic Coast Conference service bureaus. This position is responsible for the public relations/communications for women’s lacrosse, football (secondary) and other sports as assigned. This position also is responsible for supervision of sports assigned to interns/students.
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree and three to five years of experience in a related field.
Skills and Knowledge
- Computer skills required: InDesign, Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Premiere, Microsoft Word, Excel, SIDEARM website administrative updating system, social media content creation and account management, and various statistical software packages for cumulative and in-game statistics.
- Ability to manage, direct and complete multiple projects and assignments concurrently.
- Advanced writing, editing, desktop publishing, website and social media skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills combined with the ability to interact with diverse department, University and community constituencies.
- Ability work under deadline pressure.
- Experience with personnel management and crisis management.
- Interpersonal communication, mentoring, teaching skills required.
- Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations with practical, hands-on experience in applying Division I regulations.
Assist in maintaining liaison with news media. Write news releases/public address announcements. Prepare and edit game programs and design and write promotional and information brochures for sporting and special events. Process press requests involving home events, i.e., writer’s passes, assigned seats, etc. Update statistics, records on individual performances. Act as host to media and report results of athletic events. Answer specific inquiries via telephone or correspondence. Interview and recommend employment of support staff. Train and instruct support staff on methods and procedures.
Physical Requirements
Not Applicable
Tools/Equipment
Not Applicable
Application Instructions
In addition to completing an online application, please attach a resume and cover letter.
About Syracuse University
Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings, and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and over 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience.
The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors, 100 minors, and 200 advanced degree programs offered across the University’s 13 schools and colleges; over 15,000 undergraduates and over 6,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit http://www.syracuse.edu.
About The Syracuse Area
Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal.
EEO Statement
Syracuse University is an equal-opportunity institution. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law. This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in University programs, services, and activities.
Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans
Syracuse University has a long history of engaging veterans and the military-connected community through its educational programs, community outreach, and employment programs. After World War II, Syracuse University welcomed more than 10,000 returning veterans to our campus, and those veterans literally transformed Syracuse University into the national research institution it is today. The University’s contemporary commitment to veterans builds on this historical legacy, and extends to both class-leading initiatives focused on making an SU degree accessible and affordable to the post-9/11 generation of veterans, and also programs designed to position Syracuse University as the employer of choice for military veterans, members of the Guard and Reserve, and military family members.
Commitment to a Respectful and Welcoming Community
Syracuse University fosters a welcoming learning environment where students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all aspects of campus life reflect a broad range of perspectives and experiences. The University community values the many similarities and differences among individuals and groups. At Syracuse, we are committed to preparing students to engage with and appreciate the richness of backgrounds, beliefs, and experiences that shape our society. To achieve this, we strive to cultivate a community that respects and encourages open dialogue, understanding, and mutual respect.