Job overview

Area of Responsibility
Communications/Sports InformationCreative & Digital Media
Type
Full-Time
Location
Canyon, TX
Salary
Not Provided

Director for Athletic Communications

West Texas A&M UniversityFull-TimeCanyon, TX
  • Writing press releases, press guides, game programs and feature articles for all assigned sports in a timely manner.

  • Ensuring all rosters and bios stay up to date and maintain regular contact with coaches from assigned sports.

  • Compiling statistics and reporting results to media in a timely manner after event completion.

  • Website is up to date at all times, pre & post competition.

  • Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with local, regional and national media representatives.

  • Serve as media liaison by coordinating media requests for information and hosting media at home events.

  • Issue media credentials and direct press box operations.

  • Coordinating all media activities and social media assets for assigned sports related to gameday graphics, score updates and weekly student-athlete/team recognitions.

  • Oversee the maintenance and distribution of statistical records for all sports, including revisions, edits, and updates to any record book.

  • Oversee the Communications department: hire, train and supervise staff, students, and volunteer assistants.