Assistant Athletic Director for Communications

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Assistant Athletic Director for Communications

Posted on 5/21/2025

Accepting applications

About this position

Position Summary:
The successful candidate will serve as a liaison to members of the media, write news releases and game notes, supervise webcast and compile statistics for athletic events.  The ideal candidate will be flexible, enjoy working with a variety of sports and activities and will represent the University and the Athletic Department in a highly professional manner.

Primary Duties:

• Work athletic events, and assist with staff management;
• Archiving individual and team statistics;

Assistant Athletic Director for Communications

Posted on 5/21/2025

Accepting applications

About this position

Position Summary:
The successful candidate will serve as a liaison to members of the media, write news releases and game notes, supervise webcast and compile statistics for athletic events.  The ideal candidate will be flexible, enjoy working with a variety of sports and activities and will represent the University and the Athletic Department in a highly professional manner.

Primary Duties:

• Work athletic events, and assist with staff management;
• Archiving individual and team statistics;
• Archiving all photography;
• Available to travel with teams occasionally and work nights, weekends, and holidays, as necessary.

Secondary Duties:

• Develop strategies for social media initiatives and athletic department with any other media relations duties;
• May also be required to provide radio/television commentaries in the form of interviews, play-by-play work and public address announcing.  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education in communications, journalism or related area of study. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree;
• At least three years of experience in content creation, editing, website management, journalism, or related field.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Ability to develop strong relationships with local media outlets;
• Content creation, editing, website management;
• Experience in writing, editing and designing game stories and game notes;
• Experience in stating athletic events;
• Proficient writing skills as well as desktop publishing, Adobe Creative Suite and web publishing;
• Experience with statistical software (The Automated Scorebook, etc.).

Reports to:  Director of Athletics

Hours: nights, weekends, and holidays as necessary

Position:  Full-time; 

About us

EEO STATEMENT:   This institution in compliance with all applicable Federal and State laws and regulations does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, age, religion, disability, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. This includes but is not limited to admissions, employment, financial aid, and educational services.         Rogers State University is a regional four-year university serving northeastern Oklahoma and the Tulsa metropolitan area.   RSU is recognized for: high-quality academic programs a nurturing scholastic atmosphere distance learning options a high-technology learning environment RSU offers a variety of master’s, bachelor’s and associate degrees to assist students in achieving their academic goals. As well as a vibrant campus life with student organizations to foster development inside and outside of the classroom. The university operates three full-service campuses in Claremore, Bartlesville, and Pryor. In addition, RSU provides innovative distance learning options for students through RSU Online, RSU Public Television, and other delivery methods.

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