Associate Director or Director of Athletics Communications (revised)

Organization

Athletic Department

Job Location

Oklahoma-Norman-Norman Campus

Schedule

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; frequent evenings and weekends as required
Work Type: Onsite
Salary Range: Negotiable based on experience
Benefits Provided: Yes
Required Attachments: Resume, Cover Letter

Job Description

Serve as the primary communications contact for an OU women's gymnastics program that has won seven of the last ten national championships and volleyball. Identify and execute unique digital and social media opportunities related to assigned sports; create unique written content, features, and news releases; design media guides; compile statistics; manage website content for assigned sports, arrange media interviews, travel to select away events, etc. Serve as Women's College World Series local media coordinator. Assist in all aspects of office activity and in coverage of other sports and events as required. Serve in a co-oversight role of the student intern program. Serve in a supervisory role with a postgraduate intern and an undergraduate assistant with the sports of women's and men's tennis, respectively.

Essential Functions

• Publicity
  • Initiate and execute creative digital/social media content ideas and strategies;
  • Manage website and social media for women's gymnastics and volleyball;
  • Develop written content (features and press releases)
  • Perform traditional media relations functions such as coordinating media interviews,
  • Develop game/meet notes for TV/radio crews and pitch stories to local media
• Statistics
  • Run stats program
  • Keep stats during competitions and maintain statistical records throughout the season
  • Provide stats to media, coaches, and opponents throughout the season
• Game Management
  • Issue and distribute media credentials
  • Conduct post-competition press conferences
  • Manage press row and coordinate with marketing, event management, and SoonerVision groups
  • Provide live updates to media and fans via live stats and social media feeds
• Publications
  • Develop select game programs, media guides, etc. for media and fans before and throughout the season
• Awards
  • Coordinate NCAA summer awards program (NCAA Woman of the Year, Silver Anniversary, Impact, etc.)
• Other
  • Serve on National Girls and Women in Sports Day task force
  • Assist with recruiting projects
  • Help with other sports throughout the department
  • Assist with supervision of graduate and undergraduate assistants

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor's Degree, AND:

• 2 years of experience in sports information, media relations, athletic communications, or related field.

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to coordinate media events, interviews, and press conferences effectively
• Strong organizational and time management skills to handle multiple tasks and deadlines
• Competency in using digital tools for website management, social media, and content updates
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment
• Capacity to build and maintain positive working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including media, athletic staff, students, and vendors
• Strong understanding of sports media relations and public relations principles
• Familiarity with statistical tracking and sports statistics management
• Knowledge of social media platforms and content management systems
• Knowledge of NCAA compliance and college athletics operations

Working Conditions

• Office setting with frequent work in sports venues which may include stadiums, arenas, and practice facilities
• Requires flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, based on game and event schedules
• Travel is required for coverage of games, tournaments, conferences, or special events
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods and perform effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in journalism, communications, or related field
• Experience as a lead Women's Gymnastics contact

Positions Directly Supervised

Student workers

Special Instructions

If you are selected as a final candidate for this position, you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy. To view the policy, visit https://hr.ou.edu/Policies-Handbooks/TB-Testing.

Job Number

260291