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Posted : 17-May-23

Location : Atlanta, Georgia

Type : Contract

Salary : $2, / month

Categories :

Internships (not perm.)

The Georgia Tech Athletic Association, which is located in the heart of midtown Atlanta, is seeking a communications and public relations postgraduate intern for the -24 academic year.

This position will assist the communications and public relations staff in the coverage and promotion of Georgia Tech’s 17 NCAA Division I athletics programs.

DUTIES

The selected candidate will :

• Be the primary contact for cross country, track & field, swimming & diving and men’s tennis
• Be the secondary contact for men’s basketball
• Be required to work home events for those sports, as well as other home events as needed
• Be required to travel to postseason events for those sports
• Be required to work regular in-person office hours, as well as night, weekend and holiday work schedules
• Assist in special projects / events as they develop
• Assist in the implementation of Georgia Tech athletics’ content strategy
• Fulfill other duties as assigned by associate A.D. / communications and public relations

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum of one year experience in a college or university communications office (undergraduate or postgraduate)
• Must possess strong interpersonal communication, organizational, problem-solving and decision-making skills that produce results in a fast-paced team environment
• Must possess good writing and editing ability (AP style)
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe InDesign (publications), Adobe Photoshop (photo editing / graphic design) and NCAA Live Stats / Stat Crew
• Must be proficient in popular social media platforms (including Twitter, Instagram and Facebook) and social media best practices
• Experience with video and video editing software is a plus

DATES OF EMPLOYMENT / SALARY

• Approximate appointment : August 14, through June 14,
• $2, / month
• Parking

Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, work samples and references to Mike Flynn at by Friday, May 26, .

Georgia Tech is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

Consistent with its obligations under federal law, each company that is a federal contractor or subcontractor is committed to taking affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified women, minorities, disabled individuals and veterans.

This position is employed and paid through Georgia Tech athletics’ third-party staffing agency partner.

Create a Job Alert for Similar Jobs About Georgia Tech Athletic Association With -plus student-athletes across 17 varsity sports, Georgia Tech competes at the highest level of intercollegiate athletics as a member of NCAA Division I and the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC), while also developing young people who will change the world.

Georgia Tech has long been a leader in innovation in college athletics with the NCAA CHAMPS / Life Skills Program (known as the Total Person Program at GT), commitments to athletics scholarships until a student-athlete graduates and the use of virtual reality in recruiting among the many concepts that originated on The Flats.

The Yellow Jackets have won five national championships during their illustrious history (four in football , , and ; one in women’s tennis ), appeared in two Final Fours in men’s basketball ( and ) and three College World Series in baseball (, and ).

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Posted : 31-May-23

Location : San Diego, California

Type : Full Time

Categories :

Assistant & Associate Athletic Directors Assistant & Associate Communications / Sports Info / Media Relations Dir (perm.

Athletic Communications / Sports Information / Media Relations Directors

Salary Details :

Starting salary upon appointment is not expected to exceed $5, per month. Salary placement is determined by the education, experience, and qualifications the candidate brings to the position, internal equity, and the hiring department’s fiscal resources.

San Diego State University offers a rich benefits package that constitutes a major portion of total compensation.

Preferred Education :

Masters

Internal Number :

The Department of Athletics, utilizing the services of over employees, is responsible for the intercollegiate athletics program at San Diego State University.

Currently, there are 18 sport programs, approximately student-athletes, and 17 offices in the department. The offices include the following : The Aztec Club / Development, Administration, Athletic Medicine, Business Office, Compliance, External Corporate Sales, Equipment, Event Management / Facilities and Operations, Human Resources, Information Technology, Marketing, Media Relations, Strength and Conditioning, Student-Athlete Academic Support Services, Ticket Office, and Video.

The San Diego State University Athletic Media Relations Office has the primary responsibility for publicity of the Athletic Department’s varsity sports programs.

It serves as a liaison between the Athletic Department and the media. In line with those duties, the office publishes weekly press releases, coordinates press conferences for major announcements, maintains historical records and data, maintains up-to-date photo files, handles social media accounts for respective teams, maintains current team statistics, oversees department’s on-line Website, publishes the department’s printed materials, handles staging as it relates to media needs for home athletic events, arranges interviews for athletes and department personnel with local and national media representatives, seeks to procure publicity for athletic teams, coaches, staff, and student-athletes, and prepares information contained in game-day programs.

The incumbent will be the primary contact for a variety of varsity sports as assigned by the Senior Associate Athletic Director of Communications and Media Relations.

The individual will develop and manage publicity for various teams, serving as a primary contact for Football, and an Olympic Sport.

• The incumbent will coordinate and prepare editorial for media guides and game programs; coordinate game press operations for assigned sports;
• prepare weekly news releases; coordinate photographic needs for assigned sports; maintain and update statistical records;

assist with social media, and maintain a website for assigned programs with accurate and current information. In addition, the individual will oversee the department’s media relations efforts for all Olympic sports as well as serving as the lead athletic department communicator with SIDEARM, the website provider for athletics.

This individual will also be involved with strategic planning initiatives for the department.

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This is a full-time benefits eligible, temporary position anticipated, with the possibility of reappointment and / or permanency.

This position is designated exempt under FLSA and is not eligible for overtime compensation. Standard SDSU work hours are Monday Friday, 8 : 00 a.

m. to 4 : 30 p.m., but may vary based on operational needs.

The individual hired into this role will work on-campus at SDSU in San Diego.

The position will remain open until filled.

Specialized Skills

Minimum of Five years’ experience in an NCAA Division I intercollegiate athletics media relations office or professional sports team at a high level (e.

g. MLB, NBA, NHL, NFL).

• At least one year of experience as a primary contact for a revenue (men’s basketball or football) sport.
• Able to advise high-profile coaches and student-athletes with interview techniques and utilize the media option(s) to best highlight his / her positives.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe Photoshop, InDesign / QuarkXpress and website maintenance.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree.
• Knowledge of statistical programs.
• Experience overseeing the media efforts of a football team.
• Experience in building a network of members of the national media and have the ability to utilize these contacts for the benefit of the university.
• General working knowledge of applicable university infrastructure, policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge and experience with NCAA rules and regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to keep informed of Athletic Department events and to identify and capitalize on media opportunities that will promote the Athletic Department and increase positive media coverage.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a solid foundation in grammar, spelling, and the composition of various communication vehicles.
• Knowledge of the Athletics program and applicable communications techniques.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion in the completion of assignments and projects.
• Ability to project a professional attitude and appearance. Demonstration of ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships and communicate successfully with media, student-athletes, co-workers, administrators, staff, coaches, university personnel, and various community constituencies.
• Ability to take initiative and independently plan, organize, coordinate, and perform work in various situations where numerous and diverse demands are involved, prioritizing, and completing projects accurately and timely, and making reliable decisions under pressure.
• Ability to apply a high degree of judgment, discretion, and initiative in coordinating activities associated with the Media Relations office.

Create a Job Alert for Similar Jobs About San Diego State San Diego State University is the oldest higher education institution in San Diego.

Since its founding in , the university has grown to become a leading public research university. Each year, SDSU provides more than 35, students with the opportunity to participate in an academic curriculum distinguished by direct contact with faculty and an international emphasis that prepares them for a global future.

The Department of Athletics, utilizing the services of over employees, is responsible for the intercollegiate athletics program at San Diego State University.

Currently, there are 18 sport programs, approximately student-athletes, and 17 offices in the department. The offices include the following : The Aztec Club, Administration, Athletic Medicine, Business Office, Compliance, Corporate Sales, Development, Equipment, Event Management / Facilities and Operations, Human Resources, Information Technology, Marketing, Media Relations, Strength and Conditioning, Student-Athlete Academic Support Services, Ticket Office, and Video.

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