Assistant Director for Strategic Communications- Athletics

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Assistant Director for Strategic Communications- Athletics

Hampton University Staff

Hampton University, a member of the Colonial Athletic Association, is seeking a full-time Assistant Director of Strategic Communications to publicize the University’s Division I athletics program.

Job Duties:

• Candidate must have experience and a strong knowledge of statistical software programs (Genius Live Stats) for in-game stats and live statistics.
• Experience with social media and website maintenance required.
• Cover assigned sports, including both men’s and women’s teams.
• Write press releases for assigned sports.
• Host media at athletic events.
• Develop positive relationships with the media, coaches, administration, and stakeholders.
• Assist as department’s liaison with Flo Sports television production.

Assistant Director for Strategic Communications- Athletics

Hampton University Staff

Hampton University, a member of the Colonial Athletic Association, is seeking a full-time Assistant Director of Strategic Communications to publicize the University’s Division I athletics program.

Job Duties:

• Candidate must have experience and a strong knowledge of statistical software programs (Genius Live Stats) for in-game stats and live statistics.
• Experience with social media and website maintenance required.
• Cover assigned sports, including both men’s and women’s teams.
• Write press releases for assigned sports.
• Host media at athletic events.
• Develop positive relationships with the media, coaches, administration, and stakeholders.
• Assist as department’s liaison with Flo Sports television production.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Two years of experience in collegiate communications.
• Strong computer skills and related software capability.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to organize and supervise student interns.
• Availability to travel on weekends and holidays, as needed.

Requirements:

• Must have excellent written and verbal skills
• Demonstrate the ability to manage complex issues and relationships
• Experience at a CAA institution, conference, or professional sports organization preferred.

H ow to Apply:
Please submit a cover letter, resume, and a completed Application for Educational Support Staff Employment via email at HROffice@hamptonu.edu or fax to (757) 727-5969:

Office of Human Resources
Hampton University
Hampton, VA 23668
***No phone calls

F orms:
Visit Human Resources – Hampton University Human Resources to retrieve the educational support staff employment application and other supplemental application materials.

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