Grambling State University

Assistant Athletics Director of Media Relations

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DEPARTMENT:	Intercollegiate Athletics
QUALIFICATIONS:	A Bachelors degree is required and a Masters preferred. A background in journalism is preferred. Successful marketing experience in college Sports Information is preferred. The ability to work with media, coaches, athletic administrators, student-athletes, the student body, faculty, and alumni. Excellent writing and verbal communications skills are necessary. Candidates should be computer literate and knowledge of statistical software is beneficial.
RESPONSIBILITIES:	The successful candidate will be expected to: Develop and implement department policies and procedures as related to media relations, ensuring the integrity and public image of the intercollegiate athletics program Oversee the budget for operating the Media Relations Office and ensure budgetary compliance through economical and efficient management Serve as the public relations representative and spokesperson in the absence of the Athletic Director for the department to include making public appearances as requested Work in conjunction with the University's Director of Public and Media Relations as needed Coordinate writing, editing, publication and distribution of sports Information to include press releases, feature articles, media guides, game notes, special promotional publications, website articles, etc Serve as liaison for outside broadcasting entities as it relates to GSU TV, web streaming, stadium video, etc Maintain working relationships with sports editors and beat reporters with newspaper, radio, and television media outlets, to include defining procedures for interviews with coaches, student-athletes, and administrators Conduct yearly and as needed interview technique seminars for incoming freshman student-athletes, coaches, and staff Serve as a clearinghouse for all interview request with coaches, student-athletes, and athletic department personnel Coordinate arrangements for photography, to include photographic sessions for sport teams, coverage of athletic events and special events Ensure the preparation, maintenance and distribution of current statistical records where applicable, as well as historical archives for all intercollegiate sports Serve as liaison for the Eddie G. Robinson Museum Serve as the senior editor and writer for information to be posted on the athletic commercial website Develop and implement long-range and short-range plans for Media Relations Office Perform other duties as outlined by the Director of Athletics
SALARY:	Salary is competitive with excellent benefits package.
APPLICATION DETAILS:	Electronically submit (using MS Word) cover letter, resume/vita, three (3) letters of reference, and required applications to empapp@gram.edu. Official transcripts and Pre-employment Screening Forms (Criminal Background Check Forms) should be submitted under separate cover via regular mail to: Grambling State University Office of Human Resources GSU Box 4261 Grambling, LA 71245
DEADLINE:	Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
The Immigration and Control Act of 1986 requires the University to inform applicants that we can employ only U. S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the U. S. Each new employee is required to present documentation verifying his/her identity and right to accept employment. Each finalist for a position is required to undergo a criminal background check. An offer of employment is contingent upon completion of the background check. GSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator that provides facilities accessible to the disabled. Persons needing reasonable accommodations as provided by the ADA should contact Grambling’s Office of Human Resources located in room #148 of Long Jones Hall or call (318) 274-2237. Posted 8/26/2009