COMM SPEC 3 (Director, Athletics Communications)

Job Summary

Under the general direction of the Assistant Athletic Director for Social Media & Communications, oversee all aspects of the athletics communications unit ensuring the maintenance and adherence to the philosophies and regulations of the Conference, NCAA, University, State, and federal entities. Oversee the creation and implementation of a comprehensive media relations strategy for the Athletics Department that focuses on optimizing local, regional, and national exposure of UC Davis Athletics Department. Manage a team of four full time staff. Serve as lead communicator for 2-5 sport programs.

Responsible for the overall development, supervision, and administration of the athletics communications unit for Intercollegiate Athletics (ICA).

Responsible for direction of the unit consistent with industry best practices for an NCAA Division I program. This position currently serves as a member of the Athletic Director’s Unit Manager group. The Director will serve as primary media relations contact for Football, and select additional sports.

This position currently serves as a member of the Athletic Director’s Unit Manager group. The Director will serve as primary media relations contact for Football, and select additional sports.

Position Information

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space.

https://ucdavispolicy.ellucid.com/documents/view/271

• Work occasional evenings and/or nights. and occasional weekends on short notice.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

Minimum Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited institution, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of three years’ experience in athletic communications, media relations, public relations, or applicable field.
• Experience maintaining an athletically related web site. Experience working with various computer graphic, design, Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Stat Crew products, Netitor, Final Cut Pro, HTML, Windows/Mac OS preferred.
• Management and supervisory experience.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA)

• Excellent skills in writing, editing, and creation of publications.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.

Preferred:

Preferred Education/Experience

• Master’s degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• More than 5 years’ experience in an NCAA Division I program, conference office, or professional sports.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA) 

• Strong/established media contacts.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Background Check

This position is a critical position and subject to a background check. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation including criminal history and identity checks. 

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