Details
Posted: 17-Jun-22
Location: Waco TX, Texas
Type: Full-time
Required Education: 4 Year Degree
Categories:
Operations
Sector:
Collegiate Sports
Additional Information:
Employer will assist with relocation costs.
What We Are Looking For
The Assistant Athletics Director for Communications is responsible for leading the athletics communications team and coordinating outgoing messaging to shape, enhance and protect the Baylor Athletics brand and image through verbal and digital communication with media and constituents. A Bachelor's degree, five years relevant experience, and an active Christian faith are required. A Master's Degree and seven years relevant experience are preferred.
Experience will not be considered in lieu of the educational requirement. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
What You Will Do
- Leadership: Oversee athletics communications team and serve as the primary public relations practitioner and media liaison for football and additional programs as necessary.
- Operations: Assist with all media needs pre- and post- competition. Ensure flow of information (social media, statistics, video, press releases, etc.) are timely and accurate. Maintain historical archives to ensure program history is preserved for future generations. Travel with assigned programs and assist with coverage of additional programs as necessary.
- Brand Monitoring & Messaging: Monitor public perception of assigned athletic programs and coordinate strategic messaging to media and public.
- Communication: Maintain communication with coaches and administration relative to media requests and team statistics.
- Compliance: Maintain working knowledge of and adherence to all NCAA, Big 12 Conference, and institution rules and regulations and to communicate immediately any possible infractions of such rules and regulations to the Athletics Compliance staff.
- Other Duties: Other duties as requested by supervisor.
What You Can Expect
As part of the Baylor family, eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous time off, tuition remission, and outstanding automatic retirement contributions. Baylor has a comprehensive benefits plan that supports you and your family’s wellbeing and allows you to be a part of the life of a vibrant and active college campus. To learn more, go to Baylor Benefits & Advantages.
Explore & Engage
Learn more about Baylor and our strategic vision, Illuminate. Also, explore our great hometown of Waco and the many opportunities to engage locally. If you are new to Central Texas, This is Waco!
