Director of Communications and Brand Strategy

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The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock we prepare our more than 8900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rocks thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and states growing profile as a regional leader in research technology transfer economic development and job creation.

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Required Education and/or Experience

• Bachelors degree;

• At least two years of experience in sports information or athletic media relations.

Preferred Education and/or Experience

• Bachelors degree in communications public relations journalism sports management;

• Experience with relevant software programs is preferred (TAS Software Adobe InDesign and Photoshop etc.).

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Act as a liaison between the athletic department and all media outlets;

• Write and edit news releases media guides and game notes;

• Maintain statistics records and photo archives;

• Manage and edit the UA Little Rock Athletics website;

• Develop and manage the athletic departments digital marketing efforts and campaigns;

• Coordinate alongside External Operations staff the development and implementation of marketing campaigns;

• Collaborate with the Universitys Office of Communications;

• Manage athletic departments brand guidelines and strategy including digital marketing efforts and campaigns;

• Maintain compliance with all NCAA Ohio Valley Conference and institutional regulations;

• Primary contact for womens basketball and other selected sports;

• Travel with the womens basketball team as the primary contact;

• Assist the director in planning and organizing all phases of Division I sports information department;

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of NCAA Ohio Valley Conference and University regulations;

• Ability to interact in a professional manner with people and present a positive image of the University;

• Experience with relevant software programs is preferred (TAS Software Adobe InDesign and Photoshop etc.);

• Ability to work numerous nights and weekends during the academic year;

• Ability to travel with select teams.

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Special Instructions to Applicants:

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

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The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions there may also be a financial (credit) background check a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

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