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Title

Assistant Director of Athletic Communications 

Open Date 4/29/2021  
Classification Administrative  
Department Athletics and Recreation  
Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt  
System Job Title Assistant Director  
Description

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the direction of the Director of Athletic Communications

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Student employees

POSITION SUMMARY: The Assistant Director of Athletic Communications will collaborate with the Director of Athletic Communications on publicity efforts for the College's 22-sport Division III varsity intercollegiate program. Responsibilities will include updating the College website and social media sites; a focus on the athletics department multimedia functions, assisting with game day operations including live streaming video and live stats; editing promotional videos; designing, writing and editing game programs and post-event releases; formulating and writing feature stories on Moravian student-athletes; and reporting results to local and regional media.

Multimedia includes but is not limited to all athletics photography needs, enhancing and continuing the video production of athletic events, managing all social media websites, and other duties as assigned by the DAC or other athletics department officials.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Assist the Director of Athletic Communications with the publicity efforts for the College's 22-sport Division III varsity intercollegiate program.
  • Effectively communicate with local, regional, national and hometown members of the media.
  • Maintain and update DAR website www.moraviansports.com and provide social media content and delivery.
  • Develop, produce, edit and disseminate Athletic Department press releases, providing daily updates and enhancements to the website.
  • Effectively operate all statistics programs compiling accurate statistics.
  • Supervision of Sports Information game day staff (including but not limited to scorers, statisticians, photographers and videographers, media streaming) in compliance with institutional, NCAA, Centennial and Landmark conferences, regulations and policies.
  • Management of Athletic Department photo images inventory and archives.
  • Direct the production of live video streaming of the Greyhound Sports Network of as many home events as possible each year including audio and commercials for sponsors.
  • Provide support as needed to the Communications and Marketing Office.
  • Perform other job-related duties as needed, or as may be assigned by the Director of Athletic Communication.

QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree is required and experience in a sports information office as a student or postgraduate is preferred. A general working knowledge of a collegiate athletics department as well as experience with photography, webcasting, video production software, and video web streaming are a plus but not required. Displaying the ability to multi-task and work within a fast-paced high-pressure environment are essential.

Other qualifications include: knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, especially Photoshop, Premiere and Illustrator; strong writing and communication skills; knowledge of statistical software programs (NCAA Live Stats, StatCrew, PrestoStats), previous experience in athletic communications; solid understanding of sports and sports statistics; and a willingness to work nights and weekends.

TO APPLY: Qualified candidates should attach their cover letter and resume to the online application by clicking "Apply Now". Please attach documents as a PDF file.

Deep respect for others is fundamental to the Moravian College community. Moravian College does not discriminate against any person based on actual or perceived race, color, sex, religion, ancestry, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, familial status, marital status, age, veteran status, disability, use of guide or support animals and/or mechanical aids, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. In compliance with the requirements of Title IX, Moravian College does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational program and activity, including employment.

Concerns regarding all forms of discrimination, including sexual harassment and/or sex discrimination in employment:

Leah M. Naso

Title IX Coordinator/Compliance Officer

210 Colonial Hall

Moravian College

1200 Main St.

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18018

(610) 861-1529

TitleIX@moravian.edu

Concerns regarding gender and equity in athletics:

Rebecca May

Fitness Center Director/Assistant Athletic Director

148 Johnston Hall

Moravian College

1200 Main St.

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18018

(610) 625-7791

mayr@moravian.edu

Concerns regarding the application of Title IX:

U.S. Department of Education

Office of Civil Rights

100 Penn Square East, Suite 515

Philadelphia, PA 19107-3323

(215) 656-8541

ocr.philadelphia@ed.gov

Report sexual harassment/sex discrimination online anytime (can be anonymous) at www.moravian.edu/titleix. Grievance procedures can be found in the institutional Equal Opportunity, Harassment, and Non-Discrimination Policy at www.moravian.edu/policy.

Please visit moravian.edu/benefits to review benefits offered at Moravian College.*

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

  • Occasionally required to remain seated in a normal position for long periods of time
  • Regularly required to walk about
  • Regularly required to maintain balance while walking, standing, crouching, or running
  • Routinely required to reach up and out with hands and arms
  • Regularly required to talk and hear; verbally express information or instructions
  • Regularly required to use hands to grasp objects, type, pick up objects, move objects, or hold objects
  • Routinely required to stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl
  • Regularly required to climb stairs and/or ladders
  • Occasionally required to lift up to 50 pounds and carry a distance of 10 feet
  • Occasionally required to push and/or pull up to 50 pounds a distance of 10 feet
  • Routinely required to stand for long periods of time
  • Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
  • Depth perception and the ability to judge distances and spatial relationships
  • Adjustable focus

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this job.

The individual is routinely exposed to indoor conditions, minimum outdoor weather and temperature extremes, and moderate noise level.

Pursuant to the ADA, Moravian College will provide reasonable accommodation(s) to all qualified employees with known disabilities when their disability affects the performance of their essential job functions, except when doing so would be unduly disruptive or would result in undue hardship to the College. If you anticipate needing an accommodation, please contact the Office of Human Resources at hr@moravian.edu or 610-861-1527.

The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job.

*Please visit this link to review the benefit eligibility status associated with this position.

 
About the Organization Moravian University offers students a private education they will not find anywhere else: personal attention and preparation for life with a record of success longer than our nation's history. Located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania and offering undergraduate and graduate degrees that blend liberal arts with professional programs, Moravian University has been preparing students for reflective lives, fulfilling careers, and transformative leadership in a world of change since 1742. Moravian University is a member of The New American Colleges and Universities (NAC&U), a national consortium of selective, small to mid-size independent colleges and universities dedicated to the purposeful integration of liberal education, professional studies, and civic engagement. Visit moravian.edu to learn more about how the Moravian University focus on education for all prepares its students for life-long success.  
EOE Statement Moravian University is an equal opportunity employer valuing diversity and encouraging individuals from under-represented populations to apply. EOE  

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