Assistant Director of Athletics Communications

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Department Summary

Ole Miss Athletics strives to advance a championship culture that develops, educates and empowers our student-athletes while providing a premier experience for the Ole Miss family.

Role Specifications

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Family -  Communications and Marketing

Sub-Family - Communications

Career Track / Level - P2

Grade - 6

Role Summary

Develops and drafts communication content and supports the unit's communication goals.

The Ole Miss Athletics Department is seeking a dynamic and strategic-minded individual to serve as Assistant Director of Athletics Communications.

Examples of Work Performed

This position develops and executes media plans to generate support for promotion of the following programs: Women's Basketball and other sports as assigned.

The incumbent manages digital platforms, cultivates and manages media relationships, and develops original story ideas and feature articles.

Essential Functions

These essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following.  Additional essential functions may be identified and included by the hiring department.

1. Evaluates, researches, and documents content sources according to established policies and procedures.  
2. Receives and responds to moderately complex inquiries and individuals and groups according to established policies and procedures.
3. Plans editorial content according to established goals and objects. 
4. Communicates with stakeholders to verify requests and identifying editorial resources. 
5. Authors and edits a range of documents for use by internal and external audiences.
6. Consults with internal and external stakeholders on editorial matters to ensure accuracy.
7. Assists in creating and implementing communication campaigns that align with work unit or program strategies.

Minimum Education/Experience

Education: Bachelor's Degree (in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field)

Experience:  (3) Three years Experience

An equivalent combination of related experience and education may be considered for this role. Substitutions of the required experience or education will be assessed on a 1:1 substitution basis.

EEO Statement

The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and affirmative action and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, citizenship, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information.

Minimum Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements:  These physical requirements are not exhaustive, and additional job-related physical requirements may be added to these by individual agencies on an as needed basis. 

Corrective devices may be used to meet physical requirements.

Physical Exertion:  The incumbent may be required to lift up to approximately 10 pounds.

Vision:  Requirements of this job include close vision. Speaking/Hearing: Ability to give and receive information through speaking and listening.

Motor Coordination:  While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is frequently required to talk and hear; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The incumbent is periodically required to sit. The incumbent is occasionally required to stand; walk; and reach with hands and arms

Interview Requirements: Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

Background Check Statement

The University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safe campus community. UM conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.