Director of Athletic Communications

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Athletics Administration

Athletics Administration

Athletics Administrator

https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/132064

P2 - Professional

Director of Athletic Communications

Upstate

Spartanburg

USC Upstate College/Division Level

UPS Athletic Operations

Unclassified

Salary commensurate with qualifications.

$42,633 - $46,978; Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

USC Upstate, Spartanburg, SC

Full Time

37.5

Monday – Friday; 8:30am – 5pm; Some evenings and weekends as needed are required.

12 months

Communication Services

From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

At the University of South Carolina, we strive to cultivate an inclusive environment that is open, welcoming, and supportive of individuals of all backgrounds. We recognize diversity in our workforce is essential to providing academic excellence and critical to our sustainability. The University is committed to eliminating barriers created by institutional discrimination through accountability and continuous process improvement. We celebrate the diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences of our employees.

Director of Athletic Communications
University of South Carolina Upstate
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Spartanburg, SC

The Director of Athletic Communications, who reports to the Senior Associate AD for External Operations, will serve to expand the overall awareness of the University, athletics department, student-athletes, and coaches to the faculty/staff on-campus and in the greater community as well as support the public relations value for the university’s mission and vision. This position will serve as the primary Communications contact for five to ten assigned sports.

Requires a bachelor’s degree and 2 or more years of experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of certification, training, education, and/or experience.

Good driving record, valid driver’s license, and successful background check are required.

Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of two years related experience in sports information, media relations or athletic communications. Experience as a lead communications representative for two or more programs is preferred.

Able to travel frequently with sports teams. Ability to work long hours, nights and weekends. Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations as they relate to communications and public relations. Proficiency of StatCrew and NCAA Genius stat programs, InDesign, PhotoShop, social media platforms, shooting/editing video, and knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations that pertain to athletic communications is beneficial.

Manage administrative duties within the Communications Office including management team of 15-20 student workers including providing instruction on tasks, scheduling and approval of timesheets.

Yes

5

Independently write and produce press releases, game notes and game releases, feature stories and social media content and engaging coverage for assigned USC Upstate programs. Create relationship with local media outlets and partners.

Yes

25

Leadership in the maintenance of the Athletics website, in particular for the assigned sports and other various projects. This includes but is not limited to independently determining the content that is written and posted to the athletics website; writing biographical sketches of the coaches and student-athletes, and other pertinent information, including in-depth feature stories. Create graphics for use on the departmental website and social media, and edit game/event/interview highlight clips for the website and social media.

Yes

20

Maintain season and historical statistics for assigned sports; supervise statistical crews and other event support personnel for home games.

Yes

10

Work in collaboration Director of Video Services and Digital Strategy to set up video shoots, produce website content, and coordinate team pictures and promotional media days.

Yes

5

Assess and determine uses for historical highlights and milestones for use in the production of social media features.

Yes

5

Lead the public relations strategy for the assigned programs within the athletic department. The position is expected to be embedded with assigned programs and be the authority on information and public relations opportunities about each program.

Yes

20

Design and produce social media content for all assigned sports and the athletic department.

Yes

5

Other duties as assigned by the Senior Associate AD for External Operations

Yes

5

No

Non-Essential

1

12/02/2024

10/23/2024

Yes

https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/177432

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