Job Location: St Augustine Campus - St Augustine, FL

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: 4 Year Degree

Salary Range: $38,000.00

SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE

The Assistant Sports Information Director is a full-time, 12-month position that reports to the Assistant AD for Sports Communications. The Assistant Sports Information Director is responsible for assisting in the management of athletic communications, media, and broadcasting and assisting in the oversight of many aspects of the Departments public relations and promotion mediums including the athletics website, social media accounts, news releases and printed publications.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assist with all aspects of athletic communications, media, and broadcasting units;
• Create and maintain the Departments publications and communication plan;
• Maintain accurate statistical information, historical records and photo archives;
• Assist with the development of and oversee the athletics communications budget;
• Assist in the development and implementation of the departments strategic communication and crisis management plan;
• Write and disseminate news and feature articles, pre- and post-game releases, and wraps to media outlets;
• Maintain compliance with all pertinent NCAA rules and regulations;
• Increase brand awareness by promoting positive stories within the Department via local and national media;
• Serve as media contact and coordinate coach and student-athlete media appearances;
• Oversee assigned aspects of athletics website and ensure site information is complete and up-to-date;
• Actively promote ticket sales, events, promotions and fundraisers through various media platforms;
• Nominate student-athletes for appropriate academic and athletic honors, scholarships and awards;
• Use the Adobe Creative Cloud to update graphics and documents and edit live video and interviews;
• Oversee in-game media relations, including dissemination of rosters, game notes, stat books, etc.;
• Use the latest social media trends to regularly to market and promote athletics programs and events;
• Assume responsibility for assigned publications, media events, press conferences, and game day programs;
• Assist in the maintenance of a consistent and premier level of institutional and community visibility for Flagler Athletics;
• Report statistical information and results to the Peach Belt Conference office and NCAA;
• Coordinate photography for certain Flagler College sports teams and special events;
• Develop and nurture external media relationships to augment coverage locally, nationally and globally;
• Develop compelling feature story ideas surrounding the program for internal and external distribution;
• Generate and submit conference and national award nominations;
• All other duties as assigned by the Assistant AD for Sports Communications.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors 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

• Masters 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, scorers table, etc.)

Non Discrimination Statement:

Flagler College provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other protected characteristic. In addition to federal law requirements, Flagler College complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the College has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Inquiries regarding discrimination on the basis of sex and gender may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights at the United States Department of Education Office for Civil Rights (OCR), or both. Contact information for the above referenced Title IX Coordinator and OCR, as well as the Colleges Sexual Harassment Policy can be found here: www.flagler.edu/title-ix