Assistant Director of Athletic Communications
EXPIRED

University of Michigan

Ann Arbor, MI

Posted Date: Nov 08, 2024

Expired Date: Nov 22, 2024

QUALIFICATION

  • Salary Expectation
    Unknown
  • Years of Experience
    2+ Years
  • Work Type
    Full-time

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Job Summary

The purpose of the Athletic Communications Team is to positively influence the external dialogue about Michigan Athletics through expertise in communication methods, informational flow, media relations and brand management.

The Assistant Director of Athletic Communications is responsible for all communications initiatives for assigned sports and/or department initiatives among a wide variety of external media and stakeholders. Other assignments will be based on applicant's experience, skill sets, interests and department needs - potentially encompassing women's soccer, men's lacrosse, men's gymnastics, spirit programs and/or other sport assignments, depending on experience. This individual has a range of responsibilities which include: customer service, writing, editing, graphic design, social media, archiving, event management, proactive media pitching and the facilitation of interview requests. The Assistant Director will also be directly responsible for advising and executing the department's university messaging and partnerships initiatives, while assisting in other original content and coverage needs.

The Assistant Director advances the team through execution of goal development, collaboration and adherence to protocol as well as exemplary service and attention to detail in order to ensure that the office is proactively servicing all audiences. The Assistant Director may represent U-M during key internal and external meetings when needed and will serve as a decision-maker for assigned administrative areas.

Responsibilities*

60% Communications

  • Proactively communicate and solicit national media coverage for events and feature stories on Michigan athletes, teams and other department milestones/accomplishments of interest.
  • Direct game coverage for assigned sports and assist in game and other coverage for additional sports. Supervise and coordinate game day communications operations and supervision of game day staff in press areas for selected sports.
  • Communicate proactively and effectively with athletes, coaches, administrators, other athletic department members and University constituents to inform and educate on effective methods of media interaction.

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