Sports Information and Communications Coordinator, Athletics
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Position: Sports Information and Communications Coordinator
Department: Athletics
Position Type: AUPAT 5, Full-time, Permanent
Date Posted: June 7, 2023
Application Deadline: 11:59PM June 20, 2023
Competition #: 23-32-AU
Salary: To be commensurate with qualifications and experience in the range of $53,670 - $65,730 per annum.
Benefits: Our total compensation package includes a defined benefit pension plan, health and dental plan, health spending account, life insurance, optional life insurance, AD&D insurance, long-term disability insurance, employee and family assistance program, tuition discount for employees and their dependents, free gym facility membership, 4 weeks vacation increasing with years of service, university paid holidays including winter break closure.
Acadia seeks to fill a Sports Information and Communications Coordinator position to manage communications, content creation and webcasting for the Department of Athletics. As part of the Athletics Department, you will be joining staff who are passionate about the work they do and how they contribute to Acadia's strong varsity athletics program.
Under the direction of the Associate Director of Athletics Operations, you will develop, implement, manage, and evaluate communications, sport information, and digital content and production needs for Acadia Athletics. You will have a key role in developing communication and creative digital content strategies in support of the overall objectives and mission of the Athletics Department. You will be integral in the project management, execution, and delivery of Department communications, advertising, promotion, branding, content creation, video production, statistical analysis, and record-keeping. The position will work closely with the Brand and Marketing Department, University Communications, other campus communicators, and external media relations to enhance the overall reputation of Acadia by promoting the activities and achievements of our Athletics program.
In this role, you will be responsible for sport information and webcast requirements supporting varsity athletics game day management, which will include hiring and managing casual staff, statistics, live streaming and game reporting, as well as media relations. Additionally, you will coordinate all varsity communications and sport information requirements for AUS and U SPORTS.
Applicants must be able to work a flexible schedule. This position requires significant evening and weekend work from August - March with occasional work off campus, as required.
- We are seeking a candidate who has a bachelor's degree and a minimum of 5 years related experience in areas such as public relations, media relations, communications, journalism, recreation, etc.
- Experience working in an athletic department and/or for an established sport organization would be an asset.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience developing and implementing social media campaigns specific to the appropriate platform, audience, style, and types of content.
- Ability to create, build and maintain relationships and collaboration with internal and external units.
- Excellent organizational and planning skills with the ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision.
- Strong communication and writing skills.
- Applicants must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications and comfortable working in a technology supported environment. Experience with graphic design and video software programs would be an asset.
- Applicants must be able to work a flexible schedule which will include evenings and weekends. Some travel will be required.
For further information or to request a detailed job description, please contact Keilani Tupper at [email protected].
TO APPLY: To apply for this opportunity, click on the "Apply Now" button and upload your cover letter, resume, and references.
Please be advised that only those invited for an interview will be contacted. The University reserves the right not to fill this position. A six-month eligibility list may be established from this competition to fill future vacancies for identical positions.
The University invites applications from all qualified individuals; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Acadia University is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from Aboriginal people, African Nova Scotians, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women, and persons of any minority sexual orientation or gender identity. Consistent with the principles of employment equity, the primary criterion for appointment to a position is qualifications and professional excellence. Candidates who identify as a member of one of the afore-mentioned groups, and who wish to have the application considered as such, are invited to submit the online Employment Equity Voluntary Self-Identification Form as part of their application package.
The university will provide support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant's accessibility needs. If you require accommodation because of a disability or for any other reason during the interview process, please contact [email protected].
