Commensurate with experience
The target base annual salary is $48,120 and may be negotiable based on funding availability and candidate experience/skillset in relation to the minimum requirements of this position. Tarleton State University offers a career filled with purpose and opportunity in addition to competitive wages. As part of the Tarleton family, the following benefits are also available to full time and qualifying part time employees:
Required Education:
4 Year Degree
This position will serve as the secondary contact for the Texan Football program, as well as the primary contact for the women’s basketball, beach volleyball and men’s golf programs. This position will be responsible for writing news releases, feature stories and biographical information; in-game statistics; publishing information on the athletic department website; creating graphics, video and messaging for social media posts; editing and designing game programs and other athletics department publications; leadership and management of student interns and graduate assistants; assisting with press box accommodations; compiling and archiving statistics, records, photography and other information and nominating student-athletes, coaches and teams for awards; assisting with productions, administrative duties for home events and other duties as assigned. Ability to travel with select teams will be required.
Tarleton State University is located in Stephenville, Texas and is a member of NCAA Division I and the Western Athletic Conference (WAC).
Full time 12-month position reporting directly to the Sr. Associate Athletic Director for Communications. This position requires work beyond normal business hours, weekends, and holidays. Normal work hours are Monday-Friday 8 am - 5 pm. The Assistant Athletic Director for Media Relations must be able to work after hours, weekends, and holidays and must be able to work remotely at the request of the University.
Education and Experience
-Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
-Two years of related experience.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Excellent communication skills including strong media writing ability and knowledge of AP style; Ability to organize, prioritize and schedule work assignments; Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe InDesign and Adobe Photoshop; Graphic design/illustration skills; Competent in social media platforms and strategy with experience managing multiple channels; Understanding of football, basketball, volleyball, golf and athletic terminology; Experience with NCAA Live Stats and/or StatCrew; Managerial experience
Other Requirements:
This position requires work beyond normal business hours, weekends, and holidays.
Tarleton Athletics encompasses 17 NCAA Division I programs and 500+ student-athletes. Of the 17, programs, 15 are affiliated with the Western Athletic Conference, one with the United Athletic Conference (football) and one with Conference USA (beach volleyball).
