Coker University is seeking applications for the position of Director of Athletics Media Relations. This position leads and directs all aspects of the sports information office for a NCAA Division II athletic program. This position is responsible for implementing a comprehensive athletics communications plan to enhance the exposure of Coker Athletics. This position coordinates Coker Athletics communication including: schedules, game web casts, competition results and statistics, athlete/coach profiles, awards, service and interest stories. The person provides timely, accurate information to meet the needs of Coker fans, builds campus, community, and national interest, and tells the Coker athletics story. This position will foster and champion DEI and maintain an equity mindset, and will support and model the University service standards.
The Director of Athletics Media Relations will: • Provide strategic direction for and maintain comprehensive athletics communications program, including the Coker Athletics website (including current information for all sports, timely information on competition results; athlete, coach and staff profiles; service, interest, and student outcomes stories. • Oversee all social media marketing platforms (e.g. Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, SnapChat). Produce videos and interviews with student-athletes and coaches. • Supervise game day webcasting, programs, setup and personnel operating the scorer's table, game statistics, and timely communication of results on the athletics website. Must be proficient with the use of Presto stats and Genus NCAA livestat statistics programs. • Oversee all broadcasting productions. • Oversee all athletics statistical compilation and reporting all scores and statistics to the conference and the NCAA. • Manage nominations for student-athlete of the week recognition and conference, regional and national end of the year awards. • Build a talented, diverse, and inclusive Athletics Media Relations team; supervise one full time assistant athletics media relations person, one graduate assistant and student interns, and game day staff (e.g. scorer's table, statistics). • Establish and maintain good communication with radio, television, print and electronic media representatives. • Works to enhance the visibility of the Coker Athletic program in the conference, state and nationally, advance the Coker mission, vision and branding, develop and implement printed and online materials aligned with Athletics design standards. Develop all major news releases (e.g. championship competitions, coaching appointments, NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship awards). • Provide student-learning opportunities (e.g. communication internships, directed studies, and Sport Management internships). • Maintain a permanent record of sports statistics, rankings, awards, photos, trophies; oversee sports information technology; and manage the sports information budget. The ideal candidate has strong leadership capability and has the ability to motivate and persuade others in a positive direction. The incumbent is well organized, works efficiently, and is successful with time management. Excellent communications and public relations abilities are a must.
A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution is required and a master’s degree is preferred. 3-5 years of intercollegiate sports information experience is preferred.
This is a permanent, full-time, exempt, 12-month position reporting to the Vice President of Athletics. To apply, send a resume and cover letter to https://coker.isolvedhire.com/pages/JobOpportunities. Review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
University Standard Service and Excellence Expectations Coker’s standards of service and excellence to the campus and community is an institutional priority for the university. We pride ourselves in our customer service, communication, and availability to our stakeholders and employees through efficient response times, detailed information, and professionalism.
Coker University readies undergraduates for personal and professional success through a distinctive four-year program that emphasizes a practical application of the liberal arts as well as hands-on and discussion-based learning within and beyond the classroom. Coker is ranked among the “Best Colleges” in the South by U.S. News & World Report as well as The Princeton Review. Located in Hartsville, Coker is within two hours of the cultural, financial and recreational resources of Charlotte, Columbia, Charleston and Myrtle Beach.
Coker University, in compliance with all applicable state and federal laws, including Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, marital status, veterans or military status, or against individuals with disabilities, or other legally protected classifications in the areas of employment, admission, financial aid or access to educational or extracurricular programs, activities or facilities.
