Media Relations Coordinator (Contingent II)

Exceptional problem-solving skills, ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, the ability to resolve issues under intense time constraints and the ability to create a functional structure to accommodate multiple events at once. Must have the ability to multi-task and handle multiple projects independently.

Excellent written and oral communication skills; strong organizational skills with the ability to supervise student workers, volunteers and independent vendors. Excellent leadership skills. Working knowledge of sports and understanding of the sport's rules.

Ability to cultivate relationships with local, regional and national media outlets.

Proficiency with Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, and website maintenance. Experience managing and creating engaging content for several social media platforms.

Ability to establish and maintain effective and harmonious work relations with faculty, staff, students and the public, and work effectively with people from a variety of culturally diverse backgrounds

Experience with PC platform computers. Experience with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

Experience with Stat Crew statistical software (softball, tennis, golf) and NCAA Live Stats (Genius) Software (football, volleyball, basketball) is strongly preferred.

Experience with Adobe InDesign and Adobe Photoshop is strongly preferred.

Experience with the SIDEARM web platform is preferred.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor Degree required.
• Public Relations, Marketing or related field and a minimum of 2-3 years related experience required in intercollegiate sports information / athletics media relations / university media relations / public relations / communications is required.
• Prepare, coordinate and pitch news releases and information regarding student-athletes, coaches, team performance, etc. to various news media. Write, edit and design game programs, brochures, schedules, news releases, and graphics.
• Serve as liaison between athletics department and media on local, regional, and national levels.
• Maintain and update the Bowie State University athletics website.
• Monitor, update, analyze and publish content to electronic/social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, email, etc.
• Coordinate and schedule sports information operations for all home competitions, including managing clock operators, scorekeepers, statisticians, announcers, media and those involved in pre-game activities.
• Oversee, coordinate and circulate statistics for all home events.
• Maintain accurate statistics for each sport and submit to member conferences and the NCAA; build and maintain digital historical records of Bowie State University student-athletes and teams.
• Nominate student-athletes for academic and athletics awards and provide complete and accurate support material for all post-season awards.
• Attend conference and NCAA meetings and other professional events as designated by the Vice President of Athletics and Recreation.
• Maintain membership and active participation with CoSIDA and any other approved media relations, journalism and/or marketing professional organization.
• Interface with faculty, staff, and students through campus activities and events, as well as community events that influence the brand and notoriety of Bowie State Athletics.
• Direct arrangement of press coverage and all necessary equipment for various news and communication media covering all home athletic events, specialty awards and accomplishments.
• Serve as official source of dissemination for accurate and promote general information highlighting university athletics, teams, student-athletes, coaches and administrators.
• Coordinate public relations for the athletic department with the University Relations and Marketing (i.e. coaches' announcements, major athletic awards and accomplishments, etc.)
• Manage daily media relations operations; Coordinate and provide photographic services for coaches and the department.
• Interview, hire, and supervise student workers or volunteers assigned. Develop a functional internship program for students.

Conditions of Employment:

• Eagerness to be present on campus, including extended hours as needed, including evening, early morning and weekend responsibilities .

Additional Job Information:

Benefits include medical, dental, prescription, long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment insurance and life insurance; paid time for paid sick leave and annual leave; 10 paid holidays per year, tuition remission and supplemental retirement.

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