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Job ID: 256540

Associate Athletic Director, Strategic Communications
Alcorn State University


Date Posted May 5, 2025
Title Associate Athletic Director, Strategic Communications
University Alcorn State University
Lorman, MS, United States
Department Administration
Application Deadline Open until filled
Position Start Date Available immediately
 
 
  • Associate/Assistant Director
  • Athletics
    Public Relations/Marketing
 
 
The incumbent is responsible for all aspects of electronic media production, strategic communications plans, public relations initiatives and the Brave Sports Network programming related to the University's intercollegiate sports.
 
 

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

  • Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations and guidelines
  • Knowledge of communications best practices
  • Knowledge of sports events production and directing
  • Excellent leadership and management skills
  • Proficient computer skills, including use of Microsoft Office Suite and automated scorebook statistical software
  • Competent photographic skills (preferred)
  • Ability to manage and promote tournaments
  • Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision
 

 

Essential Job Functions

Develops and implements a strategic communications plan which promotes the Alcorn Athletics’ brand

  • Enhances and maintains public relations initiatives that engage students, alumni, fans and sponsors
  • Oversees the Brave Sports Network through coordinator of game day production, video board content management and leveraging the streaming platform
  • Produces and manages content on official Alcorn Athletics social media sites
  • Maintains statistical data and historical records for all sports
  • Hires and supervises clock operators, statisticians, student workers, public address announcers, etc., for selected sports
  • Produces game day programs and maintains the Athletic website
  • Establishes and fosters relationships with local sports reporters
  • Provides media passes and media seating for athletic events, upon request
  • Compiles statistics and FAQs for all in – season sports events
  • Supervises staff to provide game management for all sports
 
 

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in journalism, sports management, or related field.
  • Three (3) years experience in a sports information environment
  • Prior experience dealing with the media on the local, regional and national level; General journalism experience preferred

 
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