Job Description
Purpose of Position The purpose of this position is to serve student athletes and the media by promoting chronicling and preserving the living history of Western Iowa Tech Community College athletics. Duties and Responsibilities Promote and manage interaction between local media and Comets Athletics. Act as primary point of contact for sportsrelated media inquiries and interview requests. Work with coaches to ensure their informational and promotional goals are met. Develop and foster relationships with regional media outlets. Develop strengthen and maintain cohesion of Comets Athletics brand. Write publish and distribute press releases. Produce edit and archive photo content. Develop video content for social media website YouTube channel video board. Produce and mange content for athletics website. Produce media guides pocket schedules and game programs. Collaborate with marketing to develop promotional materials for athletic events. Produce and manage social media content. Monitor social media for user feedback and provide appropriate responses. Record organize and archive statistics and records. Coordinate media days for each team. Work with coaches to promote camps. Write and/or pitch feature stories to media. Collaborate with recruitment team to hold special events for potential athletes. Work with marketing to create athletespecific recruitment material. Uses database applications to create and manage files and communicate information maintaining confidentiality. Communicates effectively orally and in writing to a diverse population of students. Performs other related duties as required and assigned.
Physical Demands
Occasional sitting pushing pulling and grasping. Ability to operate computer and other office equipment in the performance of duties. Some tasks require visual and hearing perception and discrimination. Tasks may involve extended periods of time standing and walking.
Required Qualifications
Bachelors degree preferred and experience in a related field. Previous experience working with students from diverse backgrounds. Valid drivers license.
Work Schedule
Varies approximate 20 hours a week during Fall season 10 hours a week during Winter season
Required Experience:
Director