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Marquette University

Asst Director, Athletics Communications

Marquette University, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States, 53244

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JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Primary media contact for three of the following sports: women's soccer, men's lacrosse, cross country, volleyball, women's lacrosse, and track & field. Duties include social media management, gameday coverage for home and away events, website content, and reporting at the league and national level. Media responsibilities include press releases, web stories, digital broadcasts, journalists, influencers, and sports personalities.

Assist with the communications and gameday tasks associated with the nationally recognized men's basketball program.

Play a lead role in promoting the University and the Athletics Department, especially through social media. Assist with coverage of non-primary assigned sports.

Responsible for basic and travel-related purchases and maintaining appropriate documentation.

Supervise student employees, including hiring, training, disciplinary actions, and ending their assignments.

OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, or related field.

A minimum of 2 years of related media relations experience.

Extensive proficiency with desktop publishing, including InDesign and Adobe Creative Suite.

Outstanding editing, writing, and verbal skills.

Working knowledge and experience with NCAA-approved statistical procedures for assigned sports.

Working knowledge and experience with Genius Systems.

Working knowledge and experience with Sidearm (website editing system).

Ability to travel and work nights and weekends as needed.

The position may require outdoor work and working during inclement weather.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Apply online:

https://apptrkr.com/6424412

Qualified females, minorities, disabled veterans, and other veterans are encouraged to apply.

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