Job Description
What We're Looking For
The Associate Director of Communications is responsible for coordinating outgoing messaging to shape, enhance and protect the Baylor Athletics brand and image through verbal and digital communication with media and constituents.
A Bachelor's degree, two years relevant experience, and an active Christian faith are required. A Master's Degree and five years relevant experience are preferred. Experience will not be considered in lieu of the educational requirement.
Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a Full-Time basis.
What You Will Do
- Leadership : Serve as the primary public relations practitioner and media liaison for assigned sports. Collaborate with other members of the athletics communications team to serve all 19 sport programs.
- Operations : Assist with all media needs pre- and post- competition. Ensure flow of information (social media, statistics, video, press releases, etc.) are timely and accurate. Maintain historical archives to ensure program history is preserved for future generations. Travel with assigned programs and assist with coverage of additional programs as necessary.
- Brand Monitoring & Messaging : Monitor public perception of assigned athletic programs and coordinate strategic messaging to media and public.
- Communication : Maintain communication with coaches and administration relative to media requests and team statistics.
- Compliance : Maintain working knowledge of and adherence to all NCAA, Big 12 Conference, and institution rules and regulations and to communicate immediately any possible infractions of such rules and regulations to the Athletics Compliance staff.
- Other Duties : Other duties as assigned by supervisor. Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylor’s mission.
- Ability to comply with University policies.
- Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
What You Can Expect
As part of the Baylor family, eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous time off, tuition remission, and outstanding automatic retirement contributions. Baylor has a comprehensive benefits plan that supports you and your family’s wellbeing and allows you to be a part of the life of a vibrant and active college campus. To learn more, go to Baylor Benefits & Advantages.
Explore & Engage
Learn more about Baylor and our strategic vision, Illuminate . Also, explore our great hometown of Waco and the many opportunities to engage locally. If you are new to Central Texas, This is Waco!
About Us
Baylor University is a private not-for-profit university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, Baylor is committed to compliance with all applicable anti-discrimination laws, including those regarding age, race, color, sex, national origin, military service, genetic information, and disability. Baylor’s commitment to equal opportunity and respect of others does not undermine the validity and effect of the constitutional and statutory protections for its religious liberty, including, without limitation, the religious organization exemption under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the religious exemption to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and the Free Exercise Clause of the First Amendment to the United States Constitution, among others. Baylor encourages women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply. EEO/M/F/Vets/Disabled
Job Info
- Job Identification 16267
- Job Category Staff
- Posting Date 02/22/2024, 03:14 PM
- Degree Level Bachelor
- Job Schedule Full time
- Locations 1500 S University Parks Drive, Waco, TX, 76706, US
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