Associate Athletic Director, Strategic Communication

Job Title

Associate Athletic Director, Strategic Communications

Essential Job Functions

• Develops and implements a strategic communications plan which promotes the Alcorn Athletics’ brand
• Enhances and maintains public relations initiatives that engage students, alumni, fans and sponsors
• Oversees the Brave Sports Network through coordination of game day production, video board content management and leveraging the streaming platform
• Produces and manages content on official Alcorn Athletics social media sites
• Maintains statistical data and historical records for all sports
• Hires and supervises clock operators, statisticians, student workers, public address announcers, etc., for selected sports
• Produces game day programs and maintains the Athletic website
• Establishes and fosters relationships with local sports reporters
• Provides media passes and media seating for athletic events, upon request
• Compiles statistics and FAQs for all in-season sports events

• Supervises staff to provide game management for all sports
• Other related duties, as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Sports Management, or related field
• Three (3) years experience in a sports information environment
• Prior experience dealing with the media on the local, regional and national level
• General journalism experience preferred

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of NCAA rules, regulations, and guidelines

• Knowledge of communications best practices

• Knowledge of sports events production and directing

• Excellent leadership and management skills

• Proficient computer skills, including use of Microsoft Office Suite and Automated scorebook statistical software

• Excellent communication skills, verbal, written and interpersonal

• Competent photographic skills (preferred)

• Ability to manage and promote tournaments

• Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision

EEO Statement

Alcorn State University is expressly committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry age, religion or religious creed, disability or handicap, sex or gender identity and/or expressions, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. Further, the University will not tolerate any instances of harassment/sexual harassment. This policy applies to all employees, regardless of position, consultants and applicants for employment. Additionally, it is the responsibility of all personas making employment decisions to adhere to this policy.