Associate Director For Athletic Communication

Job Description:
Wittenberg University is seeking applications for an Associate Director for Athletic Communication. This is a full-time, 12-month, exempt-level position reporting to the Associate Athletic Director for Communications, Web Strategy, and Content. The Associate Director is responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive athletics communication program that supports college branding and marketing initiatives. The Associate Director will work closely with the Associate Athletic Director, athletics administrative team and coaching staff to publicize and promote the athletics program and student-athletes.
Essential functions include, but are not limited to:

1. Work with direct report to maintain and enhance the athletics website.
2. Oversee the Student led Sports Recap Show - Talking Stripes.
3. Contribute to other college publications.
4. Provide photography for Athletics.
5. Direct the reporting of statistical information.
6. Oversee sports social media channels and game streaming.
7. Responsible for staffing to cover home athletic events, including a game program, organizing relevant statistics and reporting to media.
8. Hire, train, and supervise interns and work-study students.
9. Establish and maintain records and history on all athletic programs.
10. Perform other relevant duties as assigned such as special projects, programs, developmental activities, etc.

Requirements:
A bachelor's degree in sport administration, journalism, public relations, marketing, or a related field is required. A Master's degree is preferred. One to three years experience in a related field required. Experience using web content and social media software required.
Candidates must:

• Write clearly and effectively, following Associated press style.
• Demonstrate excellent computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel) and statistical programs.
• Have an understanding and well-rounded knowledge of various sports and college athletics.
• Be able and willing to work nights and weekends and travel as needed.
• Possess excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Be able to interact effectively and appropriately with student-athletes, parents, alumni, faculty, peers, community members, and administrators.
• Demonstrate a commitment to the mission and values of Wittenberg University and Division III.
• Comply with NCAA, conference, and university rules and regulations.
• Be able to remain in a stationary position for more than 50% of work day.
• Have a valid driver's license required; must meet required insurance qualifications found in Wittenberg Motor Pool policies and procedures.

Additional Information:
Wittenberg is committed to attracting and retaining highly qualified individuals who collectively reflect the diversity of our student body and society at-large. Please see our notice of nondiscrimination housed on our website.
Wittenberg University is committed to preventing and addressing sexual misconduct in our campus community. Click here to view our Title IX policies.
The successful candidate will demonstrate support for diversity, equity and inclusiveness as well as participate in maintaining a respectful, positive work environment.
Employment at Wittenberg University is contingent upon satisfactory completion of applicable background checks including but not limited to: criminal records, educational verifications, driving records (when job-related), and/or credit history (when job related).
Application Instructions:
Review of applications will begin immediately and the position will remain open until filled.
To apply, please set-up an account in our online recruiting system and upload the following documents in MS Word or Adobe Acrobat format.

1. Resume
2. Cover letter
3. Name, address, and phone number of three professional references.

Applicants who require accommodation during any stage of the hiring process should contact the Office of Human Resources at (937) 327-7517 or email hure-mail@wittenberg.edu.