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The University of New Haven, founded on the Yale campus in 1920, is a private, coeducational university that has been recognized by The Princeton Review and U.S. News & World Report for academic excellence. Located between New York City and Boston in the shoreline city of West Haven, the University is a diverse and vibrant community of nearly 10,000 students from across the globe. Within its five colleges, students immerse themselves in a transformative, career-focused education across the liberal arts and sciences, fine arts, business, engineering, public safety and public service. More than 100 academic programs are offered, all grounded in a long-standing commitment to collaborative, interdisciplinary, project-based learning.
The Assistant Director of Athletics Communications promotes and publicizes the University of New Haven’s student-athletes, coaches, athletic alumni, and special athletics events.
You will:
Media Relations
- Report information and statistics to governing athletics bodies such as the NCAA, NE10 and sport Coaches Associations.
- Write post-game stories for distribution to media and post on the department's web site.
- Promote student athletes for weekly, seasonal, regional and national awards.
- Assist in maintaining current and historical statistics, schedules and rosters.
- Research, compile, and update season and career school records. Assist in maintaining organized photo files.
- Deliver a consistently branded and marketed message for the Athletics Department and its programs.
- Develop a consistent look and feel for all materials produced for hard copy and digital.
- Develop, manage and coordinate a comprehensive video streaming and production package to broadcast all home contests.
- Produce branded content for video boards, message center and other digital signage at all athletic venues and on campus opportunities.
- Generate resources to promote and market the department with the goal of increasing awareness of University of New Haven sports and increasing attendance.
- Collaborate with the University communications department and marketing and promotions staff.
- Ensure campus is aware of events and athletics promotions.
- Develop and enhance experiential learning opportunities for students.
- Develop and share story ideas with Alumni Relations, Admission, and Advancement Office.
Digital Video Production - Assist in coordinating live video broadcasts for home events.
- Recruit, train and schedule appropriate staffing to adequately produce high quality live video of home contests.
- Coordinate production of video projects benefiting the athletics.
Digital Content Management - Develop a plan to utilize the Department and team social media accounts to promote teams and student-athletes.
- Recruit and schedule appropriate staffing to cover home contests on social media channels.
- Using Digital Content team, promote department wide activities to generate interest and awareness of athletics among the University community.
- Perform other duties assigned
You need: - Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree preferred.
- Strong writing, editing, communicating and organizing skills.
- Extensive knowledge of video production, both live and post.
- Competency in digital content marketing including social media applications and website design, development and implementation.
What’s In It for You: - Health & Welfare Programs: Employees and their eligible family members, including spouses and dependent are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Programs.
- Wellness & Fitness: On-campus Recreation and Fitness Center for employees and families; Employee Assistant Program
- Commitment to Educational Excellence: Tuition assistance for employees and eligible dependents; Tuition exchange opportunities
- Employee Discounts on products, services and educational opportunities
- Work/Life Benefits: Generous paid time off programs; progressive paid holiday schedule (including holiday break between Christmas and New Year’s); 4 weeks of parental paid leave; flexible work schedules including summer hours where applicable
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