In concert with the Athletic Director, directs and provides media information for seventeen (17) intercollegiate sports, and implements appropriate actions and strategies within areas of responsibility.
Adheres to NCAA Division II, Mountain East Conference, and Fairmont State University rules and regulations for its 17 sport programs as it relates to all aspects of sports information.
Seeks professional relationships with media that will benefit the visibility and reputation of the athletic program.
Works with coaches and others to identify, prioritize, establish and accomplish athletic communications objectives.
Creates, edits, plans and manages all content on FightingFalcons.com.
Oversee a part-time staff that includes a photographer, videographer, work study, student, and volunteer workers.
Coordinates to ensure that workers are hired and assigned to cover the various game management functions required for each sporting event, such as public address announcer, scoreboard, live streaming video, and other functions.
Help with the production of broadcasts.
Maintains a successful social media presence through relevant outlets (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, & YouTube).
Supports athletic department with external media relations and photo days; creating and developing press releases, game notes for media, media guides, game programs, sports schedules, posters, athletic recruiting materials, and other athletic department printed material.
Interacts effectively and responsively with coaches, athletes, staff, students, and community members.
Gathers, maintains, and posts NCAA required statistics; adhere to all NCAA rules, regulations and expectations.
Maintains team and individual records and photo archives.
Operates in-game scoring statistical programs.
Assists with marketing and development initiatives and contributes to the overall strategic initiatives of the department.
When available and able, travel with teams to away contests to keep statistics and send reports to media outlets.
Serve on Athletic Hall of Fame Committee.
Performs related work as assigned or as necessary.
At least three years of related experience at the collegiate level, however, any equivalent combination of education and/or experience is acceptable which provides an applicant the listed knowledge, skills, and abilities and the capability to perform the essential functions of the job.
Experience with football and NCAA Division II athletics preferred.
Fairmont State University, with a 120-acre main campus in Fairmont, is part of the state’s growing high technology corridor. With a long history of academic excellence, FSU is a place where teaching and learning matter and students are our first priority. Over the past decade, the main campus has been expanded with new construction including an Engineering Technology Building, student center, residence hall, parking garage, improved library facility and significant ADA accessibility improvements. With an enrollment of 4,600, FSU offers six associate degrees, more than 80 baccalaureate degrees and graduate programs in business, criminal justice and education. Unique programs include National Security and Intelligence and Aviation Technology and a minor in Folklore Studies. With approximately 200 full-time faculty, the student-to-faculty ratio is 18:1. The institution is accredited by the North Central Association and The Higher Learning Commission. The mission of Fairmont State University is to provide opportunities for individuals to achieve their professional and personal goals and discover roles for responsible citizenship that promote the common good. In its overarching desire t...o help transform lives, Fairmont State University values scholarship, opportunity, achievement and responsibility. Fairmont State Athletics competes as a member of NCAA Division II in the Mountain East Conference (MEC).
