Pay Range: $21.72 per hour or higher commensurate with experience
FTE: 1
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Position Summary: The position ensures effective external communication, branding and messaging by leading and collaborating on communication efforts within the Department of Athletics and across campus. This position advances the reputation of Idaho Vandal Athletics, the University of Idaho, and assigned unit(s) through purposeful and creative messaging. The position will work in a collaborative environment with Department of Athletics staff, teams, coaches, student-athletes and partners on and off campus to create impactful communications. This position will act within all NCAA, Big Sky Conference, HIPAA, FERPA and university rules and requirements. Duties may include:
Write and edit a variety of content for assigned sports
Maintain govandals.com, social media presence, and online communications
Collaborate on data collection, insights and metrics to improve revenue digital strategy
Collect and maintain statistical records for assigned sports
Work with local and national media and broadcast partners to ensure accurate and timely reporting
Provide consultation and writing support to department leadership
Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in communications, journalism, sports management, or public relations
One year of athletics communications or journalism experience
Editing and writing business correspondence using proper grammar and punctuation as demonstrated in application materials
Working in a customer service-oriented team environment to accomplish shared goals
Handling a variety of projects simultaneously that require a high degree of attention to details
Experience with Adobe Creative Suite
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working in intercollegiate athletics
Photography, videography, graphic design and other creative abilities and experience
Using AP style in writing
Strong writing and copy-editing skills
Knowledge and understanding of NCAA rules and regulations regarding compliance issues
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:
Must be able to lift and carry loads up to 20 pounds
Must be able to work in a hectic environment with the likelihood of continual interruptions and outside noise
Must be able to lift and carry loads up to 20 pounds Must be able to work in a hectic environment with the likelihood of continual interruptions and outside noise
Required Licensures, Certifications or other
Posting Number: SP004637P
Posting Date: 10/22/2024
Closing Date: 11/5/2024
Open Until Filled: No
Special Instructions:
Background Check: Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.