Director of Communications (Men's Basketball)

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Department:

Men's Basketball

Job Summary:

This position plans, executes, and oversees communication activities for men’s basketball, and other assigned sports/areas. The incumbent provides guidance and leadership to staff; develops ideas to promote program initiatives, storylines and accomplishments. This position will also manage and grow media relations locally, regionally and nationally.

Job Description:

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

•    Provides leadership and communicates content strategy for Ole Miss men’s basketball and other assigned sports/areas.
•    Establishes standards and policies for website and social media accounts.
•    Develops original story ideas and edits feature articles for a wide range of platforms.
•    Designs and produces a wide range of publications.
•    Ensures program statistics are up to date and accurate.
•    Delivers strategies for digital campaigns and fosters ideas for creative content and new initiatives.
•    Cultivates and manages relationships with local, regional and national media representatives. 
•    Distributes and pitches story ideas and messages.
•    Produces game notes, press releases, and other media materials.
•    Coordinates home athletics events and organizes and supervises statisticians and workers.
•    Coordinates media obligations for coaches and student-athletes.
•    Updates digital content and team information, including bios and statistics. 
•    Manages team content on official website and related channels.
•    Collaborates with other athletics units to populate team social media accounts.
•    Organizes photographic needs and updates physical and digital archives.
•    Ensures all assigned tasks are in compliance with department, University, Southeastern Conference, and NCAA rules and regulations.
•    Performs related or similar duties as required or assigned.

Job Responsibilities:

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree

• 3-4 years of collegiate sports information experience

• Experience working with men’s basketball

• Established relationships with regional and national media

Substitution Statement: An equivalent combination of related experience and education may be considered for this role. Substitutions of the required experience or education will be assessed on a 1:1 substitution basis.

Please include with your application:

• Cover letter

• Résumé

• References

Education Qualifications:

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

Relevant experience | 6 Years | Required

Compensation:

$62,441.60 - $93,641.60