Associate Director, Athletics Integrated Communication

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Posting Information
Posting Number SAECC4305 Advertised Title Associate Director, Athletics Integrated Communication Campus Location Main Campus (Memphis, TN) Position Number 022599 Category Staff (Hourly/Monthly) Department Athletic Communications Minimum Position Qualifications
Bachelors degree and three (3) years of sports information, communications, or other relevant experience in collegiate athletics.
Must possess and maintain a valid drivers license.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
Special Conditions
The department is especially interested in candidates who have strong knowledge or understanding of social media best practices.
Work Schedule
Monday Friday
8:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
Will require work beyond normal schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays. May require travel as needed.
Posting Date 08/07/2025 Closing Date Open Until Screening Begins Yes Hiring Range $52,500 - $55,000 per year Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time: Benefits Eligible Working Conditions
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
Additional Working Conditions Special Instructions to Applicants
All applications must be submitted online at workforum.memphis.edu.
Applicants must complete all applicable sections of the online application to be considered for a position. Please upload a cover letter, resume, and reference list after completing your application, if required by the system. Required work experience is based on full time hours. Part time work experience will be prorated as listed.
Candidates who are called for an interview must notify the Department of Human Resources in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.
Is this posting for UofM employees only? No Positions Supervised
This position may supervise student workers, interns, and volunteers as directed.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Ability to work both independently as well as collaboratively with the departmental team as well as external stakeholders. Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies including members of the media, general public, and university administrators, faculty, staff and students. Ability to use independent judgment and to gather, manage and impart information to the media and various other internal and external audiences. Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities. Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports. Ability to foster a cooperative work environment. Possess media relations skills. Ability to maintain prompt and regular attendance. Knowledge of sporting press box procedures, techniques, facilities, and equipment. Ability to utilize Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, etc.).
Additional Position Information
Must be able to comply with Athletic Department, University, Board of Trustees, and NCAA policies and procedures.
Benefits of Employment (Applies to full-time, non-police employees only)
Job Duties
Duties & Responsibilities
Coordinate the communications strategies for assigned Tigers programs and provide secondary support to other athletic programs as needed.
Duties & Responsibilities
Develop, monitor, and update social media platforms with a strong focus on Facebook, X, and Instagram.
Duties & Responsibilities
Create and distribute press releases, media advisories and other written materials to announce news, updates and events related to Memphis Football. Develop concepts, design and coordination of any printed materials.
Duties & Responsibilities
Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including athletics administration, marketing, and creative services, to ensure alignment and integration of communications efforts with overall departmental goals.
Duties & Responsibilities
Update content and contribute toward the creative direction of the departments website, GoTigersGo.com.
Duties & Responsibilities
Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with local, regional and national media outlets to generate coverage and enhance visibility.
Duties & Responsibilities
Coordinate game-day communications operations including staffing for media relations and statistics staffing and management. Attend athletics related events as required.
Duties & Responsibilities
Anticipate, coordinate, and support the requirements of broadcast television productions at home events as well as requests from broadcast television talent and production crews both at home and on the road.
Duties & Responsibilities
Other duties as assigned.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* Are you experienced in using Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, etc.)? Yes No * Do you possess a Bachelor's degree? Yes No * Have you been impacted by a Reduction in Force (RIF) at the University of Memphis? Yes No * Describe your communications/media relations experience. (Open Ended Question)
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Location:
Memphis, TN, United States
Job Type:
PartTime
Category:
Management Occupations

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