Job Posting for Assistant Director of Sports Media at Jackson State University
Posting Number
S01267P
Position Title
Assistant Director of Sports Media
Department
Athletics
FLSA
Salary
Negotiable.
Grant Funded
No
Location
Main Campus
Faculty, Staff, Admin or Student
Staff
Number of Vacancies
2
Position Summary
Jackson State University, an NCAA Division I (FCS) member of the NCAA and Southwestern Athletic Conference and one of the leading institutions of higher education in the region, is accepting applications for the position of Assistant Director of Sports Media.
Qualifications
Minimum Required Education
Bachelor’s degree, preferably in journalism, mass communications or English.
Minimum Required Experience
At least two years of experience in a communications or journalism position primary positioned in or around college or professional sports
Web content management experience.
Minimum Required Licenses and/or Certifications
None.
Qualifications
See knowledge, skills, and abilities along with the job duties.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Exceptional writing, organizational, and people skills.
Familiarity with publicizing programs via various social media and digital platforms.
Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Develop content themes and concepts to promote and increase awareness of the university’s athletics teams, events, and initiatives
Write press releases and game stories
Compile and maintain statistical information.
Maintain the athletics web page
Develop content for social media and digital platform
Work with the media and sports information offices of competing institutions and conferences and the NCAA national office to ensure that results are disseminated as quickly and effectively as possible to local, regional, and national media outlets.
Posting Detail Information
EEO Statement
Jackson State University is an equal opportunity employer and all qualifiedapplicants will receive consideration for employment without regard torace, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status,protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Background Check Statement
Jackson State University is committed to providing a safe campus. JSU conducts background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include reference checks, criminal history/record check and when appropriate a credit report or driving history report.
Open Date
04/09/2024
Close Date
04/23/2024
Open Until Filled (overrides close field)
No
Special Instructions to Applicants
Additional consideration will be given to applicants with skills in graphic design and multimedia (audio/video production and editing) and knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite programs.
Salary.com Estimation for Assistant Director of Sports Media in Jackson, MS
$112,198 to $154,456
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