Coordinator of Athletics Communication
Coordinator of Athletics Communication
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Are you passionate about sports storytelling and building a strong brand Viterbo University invites applications for the fulltime Coordinator of Athletics Communication role within our dynamic Athletics Department. This 12month position offers an exciting opportunity to lead media relations marketing promotions and digital content efforts for our athletic programs. As a key member of our team youll manage everything from gameday statistics and postevent coverage to website management social media strategy and event promotions helping to showcase and celebrate the achievements of VHawk studentathletes on campus and in the community.
Responsibilities:
- Compile contest statistics for all home athletic events and submit to local media and CCAC and NAIA.
- Write and publish postevent recaps social media posts and press releases for athletic events.
- Communicate regularly with local television newspaper radio and other media outlets.
- Manage all aspects of athletics website content including scores photos and postgame recaps.
- Oversee all department social medial platforms including Facebook X and Instagram.
- Submit required CCAC and NAIA statistical data photos weekly nominations and stories for website.
- Coordinate athletics department photography including head shots action photos and team photos.
- Coordinate athletic event video stream productions including set up monitoring and take down.
- Promote and strengthen the brand of Viterbo athletics through messaging marketing and promotions.
- Produce all print and electronic publications including game day sheets and special event programs.
- Hire train and supervise student workers interns or others to assist with athletics communications
- Serve on Events Communications and Operations (ECO) administrative planning team.
- Assist with planning signature athletic events including Wall of Fame Golf Outing and VICTOR awards.
- Carry out other responsibilities as delegated or assigned by the Director of Athletics.
Qualifications: Bachelors degree required; masters degree preferred. Background and experience in athletic communications desired; demonstrated knowledge and experience with the duties of the position including good written oral and interpersonal skills; proficiency in computer use including Microsoft Office applications and Presto Sports software desired; demonstrated reliability and ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously; Willingness to work flexible hours including nights and weekends.
To Apply: Complete Viterbo University online employment application and upload letter of interest resume and three professional references. Review of applications will begin immediately. Contact Barry Fried Athletics Director at or 608.796.3812 with questions.
About Viterbo: Viterbo University is a Catholic Franciscan liberal arts institution located in scenic La Crosse Wisconsin which has been rated as one of the top places to live in the US. The region features an attractive cost of living beautiful rolling hills and bluffs three major rivers including the Mississippi River worldclass health care and education systems and easy access to major cities in Wisconsin Minnesota and Illinois.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
