Athletics Communications Coordinator

Job Description

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

Responsibilities: Communications (70%)

• Create “Splash Pages” for flaglerathletics.com;
• Develop videos for interviews, facilities, special interest stories, highlights, promotions, and advertisements;
• Manage the Flagler Athletics social media websites and generate increased fan involvement;
• Coordinate marketing efforts, in-game promotions, and advertisements of Flagler Athletics game days, fan shop, and all other events as assigned;
• Generate human-interest stories of Flagler student-athletes, coaches, and staff;
• Create team posters, media brochures, media cards, game flyers, info graphics, and all other promotional items;
• Assist with generating brand awareness of Flagler College Athletics;
• Assist with special projects and events as assigned by the Associate Director of Athletics.

Sports Information Assistant (30%)

• Have specific team responsibilities assigned by the Sports Information Director;
• Will be responsible for in-game stats, press releases, pre-game scripts, and game programs for sports assigned;
• Assist in broadcasting and video of all home Flagler athletic events;
• Assign photographer for scheduled games; compiling photos;
• Work closely with print media from local, regional and national outlets as well as the Gargoyle, the College’s campus newspaper;
• Nominate student-athletes for weekly conference and national awards;
• All other duties as assigned by the Sports Information Director.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, sports management, journalism or related field.

Characteristics Preferred

• Flagler College seeks a highly-motivated, driven, creative and organized professional that works well with others, is highly relational and flourishes in a high-paced, demanding environment.
• Demonstrated leadership ability;
• Demonstrated ability to communicate professionally and effectively;
• Strong work ethic;
• Positive, enthusiastic approach to job responsibilities;
• Demonstrated ability to work within a team, placing departmental and institutional priorities above personal advancement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree;
• Minimum 2 years working in communications within a collegiate athletics department or related venue;
• Familiar with Adobe Creative Cloud, StatCrew software, and web platforms (Sidearm, Presto).

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Works consistently during nights and on weekends
• Works regularly outdoors and in tight spaces (press box, scorer’s table, etc.)

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