The Assistant Athletics Communications Director provides assistance with planning and implementing communications strategies as they relate to the goals and objectives of UTSA’s 17-sport NCAA Division I athletics program. This role serves as primary contact for assigned sports. Responsible for assigned sports’ publicity, information and historical archives.

Core Responsibilities

1. Knows, understands and complies with policies of the NCAA, American Conference and University of Texas at San Antonio.
2. Writes effectively with working knowledge of AP Style.
3. Prepares press releases, game notes and feature articles, and ensure content for assigned sports is maintained and accurate on athletics’ website.
4. Develops and maintains good working relationships with and distribute information to local, regional and national sport-specific media outlets.
5. Manages social media accounts and display knowledge of latest trends and practices.
6. Assists with coordination of design and use of graphics for assigned sports.
7. Develops and maintains good working relationships with staff, coaches and student-athletes.
8. Thorough knowledge and understanding of terminology and statistics used in intercollegiate sports.
9. Serves as on-campus media services host for intercollegiate athletics events and coordinate statistical and media coverage for those events.
10. Manages the digital media guide content, editing and design.
11. Maintains department archival records and statistical files.
12. Assists with hosting duties for NCAA championship events.
13. Assists with game management duties for home events. 
14. Maintains basic knowledge of all sports. 
15. Creates and updates graphics using Adobe Photoshop. 
16. Manages website editing and posting. 
17. Performs other duties as assigned. 

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or Sports Management from an accredited institution.
• Two (2) years of experience in media relations, athletics communications, or sports information.
• This position requires the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure.

Equal Employment Opportunity

As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, it is the policy of The University of Texas at San Antonio to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information, and veteran status. The University is committed to the Affirmative Action Program in compliance with all government requirements to ensure nondiscrimination.

About UTSA Athletics

The UTSA Department of Intercollegiate Athletics offers 17 sports at the NCAA Division I level and has been a member of Conference USA since 2013. UTSA boasts 77 conference championships, more than 60 NCAA postseason appearances and nearly 50 All-Americans since its inaugural year in 1981. UTSA Athletics transforms lives as San Antonio's nationally recognized NCAA Division I program. UTSA Athletics develops champions in the classroom, in competition and in life, while serving as an integral part of the undergraduate student experience, enhancing the visibility of the university and engaging the community.

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