Assistant Director / Creative Communications
Assistant Director / Creative Communications
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Job Description
Job Description
The Virginia Tech Department of Athletics embraces the core values of Integrity Service Honor Excellence and Strong Together. Guided by our motto Ut Prosim (That I May Serve) we are committed to fostering a culture that accepts affirms and values all individuals and their unique contributions to the department university and broader community.
The Assistant Director / Athletic Communications will report to the Assistant AD of Athletic Communications and serve as a key member of the external operations team developing and executing content strategies to further promote Virginia Tech Athletics driving brand affinity and revenue. Responsibilities for the Assistant Director / Athletic Communications will include serving as the primary communications contact for assigned sports primarily womens basketball and mens soccer. As the primary contact this individual will be responsible for respective sports media and public relations strategy written content game notes creative content social media management and other record keeping. The Assistant Director / Athletic Communications will also work closely with creative marketing revenue and fundraising units to achieve department goals and initiatives.
Required Qualifications
Bachelors degree with related experience in athletics communication digital media and/or graphic design at the collegiate level professional sports or similar setting or a masters degree.
Experience working with the sports of basketball and/or soccer.
Demonstrated capabilities as a feature writer.
Cutting-edge working knowledge of social media graphic design video digital media and written media in athletics.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to communicate broadly to develop and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and analyze problems as well as devise solutions: strong organizational planning and time management skills.
Working knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations as it related to their job responsibilities.
Overnight travel evening and weekend hours required.
The successful candidate will personify the athletics department core values of Integrity Service Honor Excellence and Strong Together.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in NCAA Division I collegiate athletics setting.
Experience in generating creative content (i.e. graphics motion graphics videos photos) and implementing a content strategy to assist recruiting efforts by coaching staffs at the NCAA Division I level.
Experience promoting and marketing a revenue-generating sport including disseminating ticketing information.
Pay Band
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Overtime Status
Exempt: Not eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Restricted
Salary Information
Commensurate with experience.
Hours per week
40. Nights and weekends as needed.
Review Date
6/3/2025
Additional Information
SEE MORE ABOUT WORKING IN VT ATHLETICS AT successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto Ut Prosim (That I May Serve) Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge discovery and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36000 undergraduate graduate and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges a school of medicine a veterinary medicine college Graduate School and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.
Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees students or applicants on the basis of age color disability sex (including pregnancy) gender gender identity gender expression genetic information ethnicity or national origin political affiliation race religion sexual orientation or military status or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about discuss or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants or on any other basis protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation please contact Stuart Cochranat during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full Time
