"Director - Athletics Communication"

Position Overview

To promote Butler University Athletics and its respective athletic teams through providing information to media outlets while also distributing information directly through web site and social media channels. This position also works with coaches to develop their programs and is tasked with reporting to the NCAA and documenting athletic competitions.

Responsibilities

• Writes, edits, designs and produces content (releases, publications, graphics, limited video pieces, media information) to inform the media and general public about Butler Athletics. Includes updating of social media and other platforms to distribute this information
• Provide information to counterparts at other universities, the conference office, and the NCAA to assist in promoting Butler Athletics
• Oversee the updating and content of Butler Athletics’ web site – ButlerSports.com, including implementation of live stats, video streams, and other features
• Compiling in-game statistical information for select Butler Athletics contests
• Oversight of media operations and assistance in game management for select Butler Athletics contests
• This position assists in the supervision of part-time employees and student workers in our department.
• This position will also schedule statistics personnel who are hired for select Butler Athletics contests.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• At least three years experience working in media relations in an athletics setting
• Strong writing and verbal skills
• Statistical expertise with a majority of the sport programs Butler offers
• Graphic design and video editing
• Ability to work nights and weekends

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supervising employees and/or student workers

BU Benefits and Perks

Please check out Butler’s Total Rewards website to learn more about our benefit offerings, which include:

• Paid Time Off and Holidays: 20 days of paid time off (vacation and PTO days) per Fiscal year; 8 Paid Holidays; In addition, a paid Winter Break between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day; Paid Parental Leave (after 1 year of full-time employment)
• Health: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans including disability and life insurance programs
• Retirement: 10% employer contribution after 1 year of full-time employment
• Tuition Assistance: Remission of tuition for classes taken at Butler for employees, spouses, and dependent children. Eligibility after 9 months of full-time employment; Employees & spouses- undergraduate/graduate degrees; Dependents (under age 26)- undergraduate degree (Covers tuition only); Tuition Exchange Program for Dependents at participating institutions
• Butler Facilities Access, Discounts and Perks: Access to Butler’s on-site fitness facility and libraries for full-time staff and faculty; LinkedIn Learning Courses; Free premium subscription to the Calm App; Free subscription to the WSJ, The Economist, and NYT; Discount at the College Bookstore; Discount on select Athletic and Arts/Events Center Performances

About Us

Butler University is a private, nationally recognized comprehensive university encompassing seven colleges: Arts, Business, Communication, Education, Liberal Arts & Sciences, Pharmacy & Health Sciences and Founder's College. Approximately 4,500 undergraduate and 1,000 graduate and doctoral students are enrolled at Butler, representing 46 states and 24 countries. Join us at the crossroads of tradition & transformation. A career at Butler University means so much more than a job. Join the dedicated, innovative, and supportive community of faculty and staff that is moving Butler Beyond. Butler University is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of age, sex, race, religion, color, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, national origin, or any other legally protected category.