- Serve as the primary public relations/communications contact for Loyola’s department of Athletics and assigned sport programs - Oversight of Athletics Communications staff to aid in learning proper skills, budgetary responsibility, game day experience and day-to-day professional growth. - Compile all records, statistical data and biographical information for use on www.loyolaramblers.com and archival purposes - Directs the research, development and maintenance of career/season records and statistics for all sport programs and student-athletes. - Produce journalistic content for www.loyolaramblers.com including, but not limited to, previews, recaps and feature stories - Develop publicity plans for teams, student-athletes and coaches; pitch and execute feature stories for local, regional and national media - Manage individual sport social media accounts across all platforms in conjunction with the content and marketing teams - Provide on-site game management support at home events for assigned sports, including, but not limited to, media and broadcast coverage - Collaborate with Content and Marketing teams on development of ideas for creative content to promote student-athletes, coaches and staff - Interview, hire, schedule and train student workers with oversight of 5+ student workers; ensure that students are learning skills while assisting in day-to-day and game day activities related to Athletics Communications. - Works closely with Loyola’s Office of University Marketing and Communications to ensure consistent use of University identity/brand identity and to collaborate on story items and/or initiatives that have potential scope beyond Athletics. - Other duties as assigned
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- Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism or related field and at least three-five years of related experiences in a sports information office. |