Communications Director jobs in Erie, PA

501 East 38th Street
Erie, PA 16546

814-824-2000
800-825-1926

mercyhurst.edu

Assistant Athletic Director for Communications

Location: Erie
Department: Athletics
Reports To: Director of Athletics
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Classification: Administrative/Exempt
Closes: Open Until Filled

SUMMARY

The Assistant Athletic Director for Communications develops and implements a comprehensive
public relations program to help the University achieve the goals established for Intercollegiate
Athletics. The Assistant Athletic Director for Communications oversees all social media,
branding and video efforts, which are core components to recruiting students and student-
athletes. He or she provides information to electronic and print media outlets, develops
publications for all sports programs, maintains statistical data, records, and history on current
and past University student-athletes and teams, and develops and maintains an effective
presence on the web and with the most appropriate forms of new media.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Direct and manage the Athletics department website and all social media platforms,

press releases; social media management for multiple accounts across a variety of
platforms; editing videos (season previews, game highlights, etc.); and designing of
game day programs, flyers and similar materials

• Oversight of Athletic Communications office, including the Assistant Director and the

• Directly managing setup, live production and breakdown of webcast equipment
• Proficient with Adobe programs and familiar with designing graphics for all relevant

• Assigning and supervising student staff to assist with in-game responsibilities

• Communicating with and soliciting media for event coverage and feature stories on

• Planning and implementing historical archiving, as well as maintenance of photography

• Completing conference, regional and national award applications to recognize coaches

• Compiling, disseminating, and maintaining sports statistics for assigned teams, including

• Travel with teams as necessary, primarily for postseason contests
• Work collaboratively with the University’s marketing and communications office on all

professional organizations, representing the University at professional meetings and on
community committees, and establishing and maintaining credible relations with
various news media and other collegiate sports information offices.

• Remains competent and current through self-directed professional reading, developing

• Contributes to the overall success of the Athletics Department by performing all other

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Education: Bachelor's degree is required, preferably in communication, journalism, sports
management or a related field; master’s degree preferred with two years or more of related
experiences in athletic communications at the collegiate level.

Experience: At least three years of experience in a collegiate setting, sports public relations,
sports reporting, or a related field is required. Experience in and/or an appreciation of the use
of the web and new media, experience in printing and graphic design, and knowledge of sports
broadcasting and production is required or an equivalent combination of education and
experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Skills: Public relations skills, time management skills, strong background with Adobe Creative
Suite software and all social media platforms, strong oral and written communication skills, and
effective interpersonal skills are required. Experience with the media and statistical software is
required.

Effort: Frequently required to lift and carry equipment and materials weighing up to thirty
pounds.

Other: The scope of the position frequently requires extended workdays and work weeks,
including weekends, holidays, as well as overnight, out-of-town travel.

APPLICATION PROCESS:
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled or until
date indicated above. Send cover letter, resume and 3 work-related references to:

Human Resources
Mercyhurst University
501 East 38th Street

Erie, PA 16546
hrinfo@mercyhurst.edu

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