Title:
1281-NN - Public Relations/Communication CoordinatorBusiness Title:
Assistant Director, Athletic CommunicationsLocation:
Employee Type:
Admin. ProfessionalJob Family:
Administrative Professional - Not OT EligiblePosition Details:
COVID-19 Vaccine Information:
In accordance with Washington State Governor's Proclamation 21.14.2, as a condition of employment, you must be fully vaccinated or have an approved medical/religious accommodation by time of hire. People are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after receiving their last shot in a vaccine series. Full vaccination status or an approved accommodation will be verified prior to your first day of work. Should you not be fully vaccinated or have an approved medical/religious accommodation you will not be able to start employment with WSU. Information regarding vaccine verification and/or requesting a medical/religious accommodation is available at https://hrs.wsu.edu/covid-19/vax-verification/. Please contact HRS at [email protected] or 509-335-4521 if you have questions.
Mission: The mission of Washington State Athletics is to unleash excellence. We provide a transformational student-athlete experience, while elevating Washington State University through competitive excellence, campus collaboration, and community engagement.
Vision: Together, we will achieve what was once defined as impossible.
Core Values: P. R. I. D. E
Passion: We share a deep love and reverence for Washington State University, which unites and inspires us to serve.
Resiliency: Growth comes from how we respond to adversity. We will overcome any and all obstacles that get in our way.
Integrity: We are committed to integrity, accountability, and sportsmanship.
Diversity & Inclusion: We cannot be excellent without being diverse. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive environment where our student-athletes, campus and community members can be their best selves.
Excellence: We pursue and expect greatness in all we do. We understand that true, sustainable excellence can only be achieved through teamwork and service to others.
Summary of Duties:
This position is responsible for developing and implementing an annual communication plan for assigned varsity sports, including writing, editing and/or coordinating event programs, news releases, web pages, content creation for social platforms, and other material or projects supporting Intercollegiate Athletics’ public relations, development, and other area goals.
Working under the direction of the Associate Athletic Director for Athletic Communications, this position writes and edits articles, and creates team- and department-related content through the use of social, video and photography, that promote student-athlete accomplishments, support the WSU brand, and elevate the university’s profile.
This position will collaborate with various internal and external partners to promote special campaigns and events for Intercollegiate Athletics and to coordinate outreach and promotion.
This position will identify important stories of interest in support of Intercollegiate Athletics’ communications goals, and requires critically evaluating content to ensure its effectiveness.
This position assists in all operations of the office of Athletic Communications and manages all-inclusive coverage of assigned varsity sports.
Required Qualifications:
A Bachelor’s degree in public relations, communications, marketing or other relevant field AND either two (2) years of professional experience in print OR broadcast news media, public relations, marketing including the use of electronic media or two (2) years of other relevant professional experience.
Additional Requirements:
Must have a valid driver’s license by time of hire
Must be able and willing to work evenings and weekends
Must be available 24/7 to assist with emergency/crisis management situations related to WSU Athletics, athletic management, coaches, and student-athletes requiring public relations management.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree.
Division I intercollegiate athletics work experience in a sports information office with several sport assignments.
Work experience that demonstrates the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines in a high paced work and event environment.
Work experience that demonstrates the ability to manage a high work load with frequent interruptions.
Experience that demonstrates the ability to work well with a variety of constituents, including student-athletes, coaches, University and Athletic administrators, and members of the media.
Experience that demonstrates creative ability when designing publication.
Comprehensive knowledge of various word processing and statistical software programs, specifically StatCrew and Hytek.
Work experience that demonstrates strong computer capabilities and familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe Creative Cloud, specifically Photoshop and InDesign, E-mail, and internet.
Additional Information:
Area/College:
Intercollegiate Athletics
Department Name:
Athletic Communications
City, State, Zip:
Pullman, WA 99163
Department Link:
https://wsucougars.com/
Monthly Salary:
Commensurate with qualifications and experience
FTE:
100%
Position Type:
Permanent
Screening Begin Date:
Applicants must submit their completed application by December 16, 2021 at 11:59 p.m.
Background Check:
This position has been designated by the department to require a background check.
Application Instructions:
Applicants must attach the following documents to their online application: 1) resume and 2) cover letter. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements. Applicants are required to include contact information for professional references within the application.
Required Documents:
1) Resume
2) Cover Letter
Time Type:
Full timePosition Term:
WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.
WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or [email protected] .
Title:
1281-NN - Public Relations/Communication CoordinatorBusiness Title:
Assistant Director, Athletic CommunicationsLocation:
Employee Type:
Admin. ProfessionalJob Family:
Administrative Professional - Not OT EligiblePosition Details:
COVID-19 Vaccine Information:
In accordance with Washington State Governor's Proclamation 21.14.2, as a condition of employment, you must be fully vaccinated or have an approved medical/religious accommodation by time of hire. People are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after receiving their last shot in a vaccine series. Full vaccination status or an approved accommodation will be verified prior to your first day of work. Should you not be fully vaccinated or have an approved medical/religious accommodation you will not be able to start employment with WSU. Information regarding vaccine verification and/or requesting a medical/religious accommodation is available at https://hrs.wsu.edu/covid-19/vax-verification/. Please contact HRS at [email protected] or 509-335-4521 if you have questions.
Mission: The mission of Washington State Athletics is to unleash excellence. We provide a transformational student-athlete experience, while elevating Washington State University through competitive excellence, campus collaboration, and community engagement.
Vision: Together, we will achieve what was once defined as impossible.
Core Values: P. R. I. D. E
Passion: We share a deep love and reverence for Washington State University, which unites and inspires us to serve.
Resiliency: Growth comes from how we respond to adversity. We will overcome any and all obstacles that get in our way.
Integrity: We are committed to integrity, accountability, and sportsmanship.
Diversity & Inclusion: We cannot be excellent without being diverse. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive environment where our student-athletes, campus and community members can be their best selves.
Excellence: We pursue and expect greatness in all we do. We understand that true, sustainable excellence can only be achieved through teamwork and service to others.
Summary of Duties:
This position is responsible for developing and implementing an annual communication plan for assigned varsity sports, including writing, editing and/or coordinating event programs, news releases, web pages, content creation for social platforms, and other material or projects supporting Intercollegiate Athletics’ public relations, development, and other area goals.
Working under the direction of the Associate Athletic Director for Athletic Communications, this position writes and edits articles, and creates team- and department-related content through the use of social, video and photography, that promote student-athlete accomplishments, support the WSU brand, and elevate the university’s profile.
This position will collaborate with various internal and external partners to promote special campaigns and events for Intercollegiate Athletics and to coordinate outreach and promotion.
This position will identify important stories of interest in support of Intercollegiate Athletics’ communications goals, and requires critically evaluating content to ensure its effectiveness.
This position assists in all operations of the office of Athletic Communications and manages all-inclusive coverage of assigned varsity sports.
Required Qualifications:
A Bachelor’s degree in public relations, communications, marketing or other relevant field AND either two (2) years of professional experience in print OR broadcast news media, public relations, marketing including the use of electronic media or two (2) years of other relevant professional experience.
Additional Requirements:
Must have a valid driver’s license by time of hire
Must be able and willing to work evenings and weekends
Must be available 24/7 to assist with emergency/crisis management situations related to WSU Athletics, athletic management, coaches, and student-athletes requiring public relations management.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree.
Division I intercollegiate athletics work experience in a sports information office with several sport assignments.
Work experience that demonstrates the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines in a high paced work and event environment.
Work experience that demonstrates the ability to manage a high work load with frequent interruptions.
Experience that demonstrates the ability to work well with a variety of constituents, including student-athletes, coaches, University and Athletic administrators, and members of the media.
Experience that demonstrates creative ability when designing publication.
Comprehensive knowledge of various word processing and statistical software programs, specifically StatCrew and Hytek.
Work experience that demonstrates strong computer capabilities and familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe Creative Cloud, specifically Photoshop and InDesign, E-mail, and internet.
Additional Information:
Area/College:
Intercollegiate Athletics
Department Name:
Athletic Communications
City, State, Zip:
Pullman, WA 99163
Department Link:
https://wsucougars.com/
Monthly Salary:
Commensurate with qualifications and experience
FTE:
100%
Position Type:
Permanent
Screening Begin Date:
Applicants must submit their completed application by December 16, 2021 at 11:59 p.m.
Background Check:
This position has been designated by the department to require a background check.
Application Instructions:
Applicants must attach the following documents to their online application: 1) resume and 2) cover letter. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements. Applicants are required to include contact information for professional references within the application.
Required Documents:
1) Resume
2) Cover Letter
Time Type:
Full timePosition Term:
WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.
WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or [email protected] .
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