Athletics Digital Media Director

Posted: 06-Nov-24

Location: Forest Grove, Oregon

Type: Full-time

Categories:

Operations

Operations – Sports Information

Sector:

Collegiate Sports

Salary Details:

Salary will commensurate with experience

Required Education:

4 Year Degree

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:
The Athletics Digital Media Director is responsible for the development and implementation of a comprehensive digital media production strategy, including website, social media, video, and mobile content creation, communication and promotion for Pacific University’s Athletic Department. In partnership with the Director of Sports Information, the Athletics Digital Media Director manages the day to day operations of the Athletics Communication office to meet the needs of sport programs and student-athletes, including the oversight of student workers and interns.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: Web site – Maintain and update Pacific’s Athletic Web site. Update sites with schedules, scores, game recaps and statistics after every home event. Develop relationship with the Marketing and Communications office and work to adhere to University policy and style guidelines.

• Livestream Production – Develop, manage and deliver livestream production including graphics, advertising, play by play, and replay where appropriate. Identify enhancement opportunities, within budget scope, to upgrade livestream capabilities while utilizing student talent pool available through the Sports Communication and Sport Leadership and Management programs on campus.
• Football TV Production – Help develop partnership with KOIN 6 TV in delivering television quality production for home football games. Serve as on-site producer working with technical director, camera crew and on-air talent for five home games per year.
• Social Media – Manage, produce and deliver content through athletic department media channels in adherence with branding and equity expectations amongst sports.
• Promotions – Coordinate promotion of athletic events both on campus and in community; mainly through the use of social media. Post scores and upcoming event notices on our social media sites. Develop and execute in-game promotions and contests. Act as the staff advisor to the student lead Red Den club.
• Recruiting – Responsible for the compilation and publishing of Athletic Department fact sheets. Work with University Relations on design of sheets. Work with Enrollment Management and Assistant Director of Athletics on content.
• Publications – Aid individual teams in producing publications, such as camp brochures and newsletters. Help to coordinate and publish seasonal sports schedules and postcards for booster club events.

  SECONDARY FUNCTIONS: Other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics or Associate Director of Athletics, including but not limited to, game management duties in partnership with the Sports Information Director.
  SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITY: The Athletics Digital Media Director will report directly to the Director of Athletics. The Athletics Digital Media Director will be responsible for direct supervision of all work-study students.

  
  
  

  EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

  A Bachelor’s Degree is required. Two years in Sports Information or a related field (Journalism, Communications or Broadcasting) is required. The successful candidate should possess a broad knowledge of athletics, sports statistics and NCAA rules and procedures. Skills in photography, social media and broadcasting are a plus.

  
  
  

  Knowledge of Macintosh and PC platforms is required. Microsoft Word and InDesign is essential in addition to knowledge of StatCrew and website maintenance. Graphic design is a plus. Salary will commensurate with experience.

  REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES & BEHAVIORS:

  • Communicates with students, faculty, staff and the public appropriate to the age of the individual served.
  • Builds on basic learning and carries it from one situation to another.
  • Demonstrates critical thinking skills in problem solving and decision-making.
  • Asks questions and seeks assistance.
  • Takes responsibility to eliminate the source of problems.
  • Demonstrates confidentiality regarding information pertaining to all students, faculty and staff.
  • Maintains proper appearance and personal conduct for the employee’s particular job.
  • Uses effective communication skills taking into consideration body language, filters, listening, paraphrasing, and questions with customers of diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
  • Demonstrates ability to work in a team environment.
  
  

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