Athletic Communications Director

Title: Athletic Communications Director

Employee Classification: Athletic Communications Dir

Campus: University of North Texas - Dallas

Division: DAL-Office of the President

SubDivision-Department: DAL-Office of the President

Department: DAL-Athletics Admin-500400

Job Location: Dallas

Salary: 36, 755

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

About Us - Values Overview

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.

We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an inclusive environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.

Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.

Department Summary

The Athletic Communications Director leads all aspects of communication for the University of North Texas Dallas Athletics including the development and execution of communication strategies. The Director of Athletic Communications collaborates with applicable departmental units (e.g., University Relations, Creative Services and Marketing & Branding, etc.) in planning, editing and strategically telling the Athletic Department��s best stories while promoting and protecting the UNTD Athletics brand.

Position Overview

The Athletic Communications Director leads all aspects of communication for the University of North Texas Dallas Athletics including the development and execution of communication strategies. The Athletic Communications Director collaborates with applicable departmental units (e.g., University Relations, Creative Services and Marketing & Branding, etc.) in planning, editing and strategically telling the Athletic Department’s best stories while promoting and protecting the UNTD Athletics brand.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, communication or a related field and 3 years' of experience directly related to duties and responsibilities specified; or any equivalent combination of experience, education and training.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, conduct multiple tasks, establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to organize and work independently as a leader and as part of a team.
• Self-starter with analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Skill in the use of personal computers, stream technology, film platforms (blueframe, HUDL, production truck, SkyCoach, ect…) and related software applications.
• Ability to gather data, compile information and prepare reports.
• Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
• Ability to use independent judgment, gather, manage and impart information to the media and other internal and external audiences.
• Ability to make administrative and procedural decisions.
• Ability to create, compose and edit written materials.
• Ability to supervise and train employees.
• Knowledge of printing procedures and requirements.
• Knowledge of sporting press box procedures, techniques, facilities and equipment.
• Media relations skills.
• Interest in and appreciation of athletics generally, and student-athletes and college/university level athletics specifically.
• Ability to work nights and weekends as needed.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Technological skills are critical to the efficient and effective performance of the Athletic Communications Director. Candidates must be able to demonstrate a high level of technological competency.
  
  

Required License/Registration/Certifications

N/A

Job Duties

• Write and edit promotional materials including press releases, newsletters, programs, and brochures; gather and compile statistical information.
• Provide media training, as appropriate, for student athletes and coaches.
• Write and produce collateral materials as needed to promote and/or support contests and other activities for all UNT Dallas intercollegiate athletics teams as well as the athletics department itself.
• Manage updates to the athletics department website in a timely manner, including posting scores and statistical information within 24 hours of the completion of each contest.
• Coordinate and execute visual streaming of contests, instant replay, Conference and NAIA expectations. Assure compliance with all NAIA and/or conference requirements for filming contests and posting those films as directed in a timely manner.
• Coordinate with the marketing department for promotion of games, media day, campus tv's and other aspects of game promotion.
• Develop a Records Repository to capture, organize, and maintain both individual and team statistics and records for publicity and historical purposes, as well as to satisfy all NAIA and/or conference requirements.
• Develop a Photo/Video Capture System and maintain a library of images of individual student athletes and game action still images and/or videography.
• Manage all aspects of game day including to, but not limited to game day workers, student workers, stream and instant replay set up. Assist athletic director with other game day aspects and activities.
• Manage all aspect of the athletic department's social media to promote the department and the individual sports and student athletes.
  
  

Work Schedule

40hrs per week; night and weekend as needed per game days

Driving University Vehicle

No

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

N/A

Benefits

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EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System immediately investigates complaints of discrimination and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.