Athletics Strategic Communications Coordinator

The Athletics Strategic Communications Coordinator will serve as the primary communications contact for assigned varsity sport programs, including media relations, social/digital media, sports information, and public relations. - Publicize, promote, and effectively tell the story of assigned sports through the website and social media channels - Assist in executing a plan for social media coverage of assigned sports. Be innovative in storytelling on social media for assigned accounts and teams - Manage website pages for assigned sports. Write and edit various communication materials, press releases, game notes, game stories, coach/player bios, etc. - Work within the external communications team to develop and execute sport-by-sport social media campaigns, follow branding and consistency guidelines, etc. - Work closely with the external content team to coordinate graphic, photo, and video needs. - Assist in the planning and execution of photo/video media days for assigned sports. - Assist in content creation for assigned sports. - Nominate and promote student-athletes and coaches for awards. - Work with media outlets to promote Samford Athletics and Bulldog student athletes - Travel with teams as needed. - Other duties as assigned. - Bachelor’s degree. - Experience in a Division I athletics department. - Knowledge of journalistic principles, practices, and techniques of disseminating information to the public through the media and other communication platforms. - Proficient in grammar, composition, and AP style. - Strong written and oral communication skills. - Organizational, management, and leadership skills. - Ability to interact effectively with coaches, administrators, and student-athletes. - Advanced computer skills, particularly in Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Premiere, Photoshop, After Effects) and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). - Advanced knowledge and understanding of various social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. - Ability to multitask, prioritize assignments, and meet deadlines. - The position requires some travel and working evenings, weekends, and select holidays in addition to daily office hours. - Ability to lift at least 15 pounds. - Possess a current, valid driver's license. - This position requires other related duties as assigned by your supervisor and/or other department leadership. - Previous experience in athletics communications and social/digital media in an NCAA athletics department and/or professional sports organization.