Assistant Director of Athletic Communications and Social Media

Assistant Director of Athletic Communications and Social Media

Posting Number: STA00483PO26

Advertised Salary Range:

Location of Vacancy: USC Upstate, Spartanburg, SC

Part/Full Time: Full Time

Work Schedule:

USC Upstate standard office hours are 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. However, this position will involve some evening, weekend, and/or traveling with the sports team.

About University of South Carolina:

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.

Advertised Job Summary:

Assistant Director of Athletic Communications and Social Media

University of South Carolina Upstate

STA00483PO26

Spartanburg, SC

The Assistant Director of Athletic Communications and Social Media, 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 three to four assigned sports with creative input across the department.

Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience:

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

Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials:

Valid driver's license

Preferred Qualifications:

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

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Good driving record and successful background check are required. Able to travel frequently with sports teams. Ability to work long hours, nights and weekends as needed. Ability to work under tight deadlines and prioritize and coordinate multiple tasks at once. Must be able to effectively communicate verbally and in writing. Utilization of AP style writing; must have excellent writing skills for the purpose of writing press releases, social media, etc. Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations as they relate to communications and public relations. Exposure to NCAA Genius stat programs, Adobe Creative Suite, social media platforms, shooting/editing video.

Job Duties:

Job Duty

Design and produce the social media and public relations strategy for the assigned programs within the athletic department. This position is expected to be embedded with assigned programs and be the authority on information about each program.

Essential Function: Yes

Percentage of Time: 20

Job Duty

Create graphics and short form video for assigned sports. Provides creative leadership for social media strategy for the entire athletics department for use on the departmental website, all social media platforms, and edit game/event/interview highlight clips.

Essential Function: Yes

Percentage of Time: 15

Job Duty

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

Essential Function: Yes

Percentage of Time: 15

Job Duty

Responsible for writing and producing press releases, game notes and game releases, feature stories, social media content, and engaging coverage for assigned USC Upstate programs.

Essential Function: Yes

Percentage of Time: 15

Job Duty

Coordinate all administrative duties within the Athletics Communications Office, with responsibility for student worker hiring, supervision, task instruction, scheduling, timesheet review and approval, and related office support functions.

Essential Function: Yes

Percentage of Time: 10

Job Duty

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

Essential Function: Yes

Percentage of Time: 10

Job Duty

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

Essential Function: Yes

Percentage of Time: 10

Job Duty

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

Essential Function: Yes

Percentage of Time: 5

Job Close Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicant:

The application must be completed including all current and previous work history and education. A resume may be attached, but not substituted for completing work history and education sections of the application.

USC Upstate offers a valuable https://uscupstate.edu/employment/employee-benefits/package including but not limited to:

• Health and Life Insurance

• Retirement Programs

• Paid Tuition Program

• Dependent Scholarships

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Annual Leave

• Sick Leave

• 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)

• Paid Parental Leave

• Professional Development Opportunities

To apply, please visit: https://apptrkr.com/7268816

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.

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