Newberry College (NCAA D2), located in Newberry, SC, is seeking applicants for our Director of Athletic Communications position.
The selected candidate will ensure the team operates and conducts themselves within the ideals, goals, rules, and regulations set forth by Newberry College, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the South Atlantic Conference (SAC). The successful candidate will embrace and promote the mission of Newberry College.
Newberry College prepares students in the Lutheran liberal arts tradition through our supportive academic community for lifelong intellectual and personal development, meaningful vocation, and engaged citizenship in the global society.
This position reports directly to the Associate Athletic Director for External Relations. The successful candidate will provide leadership, organization, supervision, instruction, and strategic planning for the athletics communication staff for the 24-sport, 800-student-athlete department.
JOB FUNCTIONS:
Create an atmosphere that emphasizes the student-athlete experience.
Serve as key member of the athletics administrative team.
Direct public relations efforts and communications services for the athletics department.
Foster positive relationships with coaching staff and student-athletes.
Hire, train and supervise staff of athletics communications interns and students.
Create and produce print and virtual content including fact books, game notes, press releases, social media content and graphics, game/match recaps, and award nominations for student-athletes and coaches.
Update the college's athletics website with creative and essential content.
Manage home event operations and essential staff.
Update social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.
Complete assigned projects for athletics and coaching staffs.
Other duties as assigned by Director of Athletics.
Requirements include a bachelor’s degree, and previous collegiate media relations experience is preferred. Candidate must have a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Must also have knowledge of and/or experience with StatCrew and Adobe Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, etc.). Organizational, creative and team building skills are essential.
APPLICATION
To apply for the position, send resume, cover letter, and the names and contact information of three references to:
Application Deadline: Review of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Any offer of employment is contingent on the verification of credentials and other information required by law and university policies.
Newberry College (Newberry, SC) is a private, residential, co-educational institution with a diverse student population. Founded in 1856 by the Lutheran Church, Newberry College continues to be ranked among the South’s best colleges by U.S. News & World Report, consistently honored for value (No. 4), social mobility (No. 7) and overall best (No. 11). Offering baccalaureate degrees in 37 majors, four online degree-completion programs, five dual-degree programs, and one graduate program, the College’s foundation remains grounded in the liberal arts. In addition, the College offers 21 NCAA Division II sports, cheerleading, dance and esports. Newberry College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation, and the National Association of Schools of Music.
