The Baldwin Wallace University Office of Athletic Communications is seeking a qualified Assistant Director of Athletic Communication to assist the Director of Athletic Communications and two Athletic Communications Graduate Assistants with the promotion and publicity of Baldwin Wallace’s 28 intercollegiate sports.  This position will provide creative strategy to advance the Baldwin Wallace University brand through a variety of social media platforms utilizing our student and graduate assistant creative team.

Major Responsibilities Include:

• Focus on the coordination and management of new media
• Implement a yearly plan to promote BW athletics on social media.
• Serve as a primary contact for several sports
• Write and edit press releases, game stories and student-athlete features
• Produce athletic publications such as virtual game programs
• Assist with the updating of the athletics website, bwyellowjackets.com
• Assist with the production and management of video scoreboards
• Assist with video game day streaming. Manage video content for the website
• Compile and distribute statistics
• Operate computer programs, including Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, NCAA Live Stats, Presto Stats and Stat Crew System software
• Manage and oversee a staff of graduate assistants and student-assistant creatives

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, sport management or related field is required
• Two years directly related professional experience
• A working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite and Adobe Design suite
• Flexible, detail oriented and possess the ability to work independently or as part of a collaborative team
• Excellent interpersonal skills, organization, planning, prioritization and follow through
• Experience with Presto Stats Stat Crew and/or NCAA Live Stats or a willingness to learn
• Experience with video and photo editing
• Strong communication is required
• Ability to engage effectively with others of diverse cultures or backgrounds
• Ability to work a non-standard work week which will include evenings, weekends, holidays and overnight travel

Preferred Qualifications:
Preference will be given to candidates with prior experience in an intercollegiate or professional athletics environment

Compensation:
A competitive salary plus a comprehensive benefits package that includes health and dental insurance, 12 days paid sick leave annually accruing, 4 weeks paid vacation, 15 paid holidays, employer-paid long and short-term disability plans, 403 (b) retirement plan, university-paid life insurance and tuition remission benefits for employee and family. To learn more about the University’s benefits package, go to: http://www.bw.edu/resources/hr/

Baldwin Wallace, a private, liberal arts-based university, is a NCAA Division III institution sponsoring 28 varsity sports, and is a founding member of the Ohio Athletic Conference.  Berea, Ohio is located 20 minutes from Cleveland. 

To Apply:
The application deadline is August 25, 2023.  Send resume, cover letter and contact information for three professional references in one (1) Word document or one (1) PDF and submit via the To Apply link on HR’s Current Job Openings web page at https://bwyellowjackets.cc/3DOCRtE

Baldwin Wallace University is an EEO/AA employer and educator.  At BW, we support and encourage diversity in a variety of forms. We value and appreciate inclusive excellence in the classroom, within extracurricular activities, and as we engage our community partners.  Learn more at Diversity Affairs - http://www.bw.edu/about/diversity/

About Baldwin Wallace University

Baldwin Wallace, a private, liberal arts-based university, is a NCAA Division III institution sponsoring 28 varsity sports, and is a founding member of the Ohio Athletic Conference. Berea, Ohio is located 20 minutes from Cleveland. Baldwin Wallace University is an EEO/AA employer and educator.  At BW, we support and encourage diversity in a variety of forms. We value and appreciate inclusive excellence in the classroom, within extracurricular activities, and as we engage our community partners.  Learn more at Diversity Affairs - http://www.bw.edu/about/diversity/

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