Associate Director, Athletics Communications & Social Media | Colorado College

Colorado Springs, Colorado, Job Summary: Provides external and internal communication to support and publicize the Colorado College athletics programs and their student-athletes; represents the college in all dealings with the media at the national, regional, and local levels that cover CC Athletics; directs and coordinates social media strategy and implementation for the department; maintains the press table and statistical crews during events, writes stories and updates results on deadline at the conclusion and posts to website and social media platforms; supervise interns and student workers. Responsibilities: -Serve as primary athletics communications contact for several assigned sports; assist with athletics communications needs for other sports; maintain CCTigers.com website daily, including editorial content and design elements; create game stories and update statistics from all contests immediately following the conclusion of each event; pursue promotional opportunities for the college through awards, honors, and involvement on campus and in the community; write biographies for student athletes for assigned sports, including career, single-season, and single-game statistics and images. -Coordinate and lead the strategic use of social media to promote Colorado College Athletics; direct the activities of the Department's Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and other social media sites. -Assist with a comprehensive and timely presence on the internet, including website, social media, graphic design, video editing and production; responsible for uploading and archiving individual, team and department digital content to secure storage for internal and external use. -Collaborate with the Director of Marketing to maintain the branding and visual standards pertaining to the creation of graphics, photography, and video projects for content creation/branding on digital and social media platforms; collaborate with the college’s Office of Communications and Marketing regarding campus events/news when necessary. -Prepare for and staff assigned Division III athletic events, as well as some Division I events including design, layout and production of digital game programs; set up, activate and monitor statistical programs that provide live stats on the Web; coordinate live video for streaming of home events, and troubleshoot audio and visual problems as they occur; supervise interns/students who work with social media, stat crews, live stream announcers, and public address announcers. -Coordinate video and photography (action, individual portrait, and team pictures) for all varsity sports; hire and manage a freelance photographer, coordinating shoots and selecting which photos will be used or made available for use by the media; edit and catalog photos for all varsity sports for multiple uses and respond to requests from media outlets, conferences, the NCAA, and coaches’ associations; monitors image requirements for print and digital photographs; edit and post action images from selected events and special events such as Hall of Fame induction ceremonies, etc.; shoots digital photos at games, special events, and other athletic department functions if necessary. -Gather information, research, write, edit, and distribute news and provide stories, sports briefs, notes, background information, statistics and other supporting information content for the college, coaches’ associations and media outlets; meet regularly with coaches to coordinate their communication needs; maintain strong relationships with individuals from national, regional and local media outlets to pitch and place stories when and where appropriate; respond to media requests and coordinate media interviews and advise coaches and student-athletes on media interviews and social media. -Nominate student athletes for national, state and conference-level awards; research, gather, write, and compile all necessary statistics and written information, and nominate athletes for awards. -Compile, research, and update records books for selected Division III programs, including career, single-season, and single-game totals; design, lay-out, and print game programs, schedule posters, and other promotional items for individual players, teams, coaches, and the athletics department. -Maintain current knowledge of the latest technologies and programs used in the field; adopt and promote changes in technology as they become available; participate in continuing education as necessary; engage in professional and industry development to maximize social media. -Actively support the college’s commitment to be an antiracist institution by understanding, engaging with, and promoting diversity, inclusion, and equity in the college community. -Promote a culture of safety and environmental protection by working in a safe manner; immediately reporting unsafe situations and accidents; following college procedures; and participating in appropriate safety training. -Demonstrate environmental sustainability by using college resources wisely and supporting the college’s sustainability initiatives and innovation. -Perform other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree plus a minimum of two years of related experience Excellent written and oral communication skills Proficient with computer software programs to include PhotoShop, InDesign, statistical programs (NCAA Genius), and web publishing Well-versed in creating and applying content to social media platforms Good judgment and ability to handle confidential/sensitive information with discretion Ability to think critically and solve problems; excellent organizational and customer service skills; ability to communicate effectively and develop positive relationships with people from different cultural backgrounds. Preferred Qualifications Applicants are welcome to apply even if you do not meet the preferred qualifications. We value diverse perspectives and encourage individuals with a genuine interest in the role to submit their applications.  Other Position Details: Supervises Students Position will not drive CC vehicles As part of the total compensation for Staff and Faculty roles, we offer a competitive benefits package including: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Paid vacation and sick time - accrual of 7.34 hours of vacation per pay period (176 hours, 22 days per year) and 4 hours of sick time per pay period (96 hours, 12 days per year) Paid seasonal breaks and holidays (20 days per year) 403(b) retirement plans where employees contribute 5% of pay and CC contributes 10% Tuition benefits for employee and eligible dependents Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Assistance Program Wellness benefits include free access to the sports center, swimming pool, arts and crafts, outdoor programs, and financial consultants