Saint Augustine, FL4 days ago
Provide direction for and oversee the athletics communications, media and broadcasting units; Provide the necessary training and oversight to support athletics media, communications and broadcasting; Create and maintain the Department's publications and communications plan; Maintain accurate statistical information, historical records and photo archives; Assist with the development of and oversee the athletics communications budget; Serve as a member of the leadership team tasked with long and short-term planning for the Department; Develop and regularly update media communications policy and procedures; Develop and implement a strategic communication and crisis management plan; Write and disseminate news and feature articles, pre- and post-game releases, and wraps to media outlets; Ensure full compliance with all NCAA rules and regulations; Increase brand awareness by promoting positive stories within the Department via local and national media; Serve as primary media contact and coordinate coach and student-athlete media appearances; Oversee all aspects of athletics website and ensure all site information is complete and up-to-date; Actively promote ticket sales, events, promotions and fundraisers through various media platforms; Nominate student-athletes for appropriate academic and athletic honors, scholarships and awards; Use the Adobe Creative Cloud to update graphics and documents and edit live video and interviews; Oversee in-game media relations, including dissemination of rosters, game notes, stat books, etc. Use the latest social media trends to regularly to market and promote athletic programs and events; Assume responsibility for all publications, media events, press conferences, and game day programs; Ensure a consistent and premier level of institutional and community visibility for Flagler Athletics; Report statistical information and results to the Peach Belt Conference office and NCAA; Produce The Saints Club newsletter; Coordinate photography for all Flagler College sports teams and special events; Develop and nurture external media relationships to augment coverage locally, nationally and globally; Develop compelling feature story ideas surrounding the program for internal and external distribution; Generate and submit conference and national award nominations; Supervise and provide leadership to the Communications Coordinator; All other duties as assigned by the Senior Associate Director of Athletics for Internal Operations.