The Ole Miss Athletic Communications Department is accepting applications for the position of Director of Communications. This position plans, executes, and oversees communication activities for men’s basketball, and other assigned sports/areas. The incumbent provides guidance and leadership to staff; develops ideas to promote program initiatives, storylines and accomplishments. This position will also manage and grow media relations locally, regionally and nationally.

Job Description
- Provides leadership and communicates content strategy for Ole Miss men’s basketball and other assigned sports/areas.
- Establishes standards and policies for website and social media accounts.
- Develops original story ideas and edits feature articles for a wide range of platforms.
- Designs and produces a wide range of publications.
- Ensures program statistics are up to date and accurate.
- Delivers strategies for digital campaigns and fosters ideas for creative content and new initiatives.
- Cultivates and manages relationships with local, regional and national media representatives. 
- Distributes and pitches story ideas and messages.
- Produces game notes, press releases, and other media materials.
- Coordinates home athletics events and organizes and supervises statisticians and workers.
- Coordinates media obligations for coaches and student-athletes.
- Updates digital content and team information, including bios and statistics. 
- Manages team content on official website and related channels.
- Collaborates with other athletics units to populate team social media accounts.
- Organizes photographic needs and updates physical and digital archives.
- Ensures all assigned tasks are in compliance with department, University, Southeastern Conference, and NCAA rules and regulations.
- Performs related or similar duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree required
- Master’s degree preferred
- 3-4 years of collegiate sports information experience
- Experience working with men’s basketball
- Established relationships with regional and national media

Please include with your application
- Cover letter
- Résumé
- References

Compensation
$62,441.60 - $93,641.60

Interview Requirement
Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

EEO Statement
The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship, age, disability, military status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.

Background Check Statement
The University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safe campus community. UM conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.

About University of Mississippi

The University of Mississippi, colloquially known as Ole Miss, is a public, coeducational research university in Oxford, Mississippi. Founded in 1848, Ole Miss is the state's flagship R1 research institution known for its historic and tree-lined campus. Known for its rich traditions, including "Hotty Toddy" and tailgating in The Grove, Ole Miss supports 18 varsity teams competing in NCAA Division I Southeastern Conference (SEC). The Rebels' athletic department focuses on providing a first-class experience, with teams regularly competing in the NCAA tournament and producing professional athletes.

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