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Overview The Athletics department encourages applications for the Assistant Director of Athletic Communications! This role will develop and implement communication strategies within the Athletic Communications office for the University of Colorado Boulder Department of Intercollegiate Athletics. Working with the women's basketball program as the primary communications contact and serving as the primary contact for additional sport assignments, to ensure all communications strategies and execution fit within the broader context of the department, University, conference, and NCAA goals and compliance requirements. This position is responsible for creating media guides, game notes, news releases, maintaining statistics and records, staffing practices and serving as the liaison between the media and the sport program. It will also work closely with coaches and student‑athletes to cultivate original content, including feature stories, that can be used on CU Athletics channels as well as pitched to the media, increasing coverage of the program and its student‑athletes. This position is also responsible for the CU Athletics Communications department's student assistant program, including recruitment, hiring prospective student workers, scheduling them for events throughout the academic year, and overseeing their work progress to ensure they are fulfilling the duties needed by the department. It will have a lead role within assigned sports in the areas of content planning and execution, media relations, gameday management, publications, and archiving. The position is responsible for conducting all activities in compliance with conference, NCAA and University rules and regulations and is responsible for promoting the philosophy and objectives of the intercollegiate athletics program. This includes adhering to the principles of the Athletic Department's Mission Statement, Core Values, Policies and Procedures, as well as the rules and regulations of the University, the Big 12 Conference, and the NCAA. CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, Public Relations, Sports Management, or a related field. Minimum of one year of related professional experience. Equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute. Strong working knowledge of statistics and rules of various collegiate sports. Standard skills in MS Word, Excel, In‑Design, Photoshop and other typical applications. Solid understanding of social media trends and social media tools including Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, etc. Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign and Photoshop. Experience with the Microsoft Office Suite. Organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and relationship‑building skills. Preferred Qualifications Three to five years of professional experience in a collegiate or professional sports environment. Experience producing publications, game notes, record books, and media materials. Experience serving as the primary communications contact for NCAA Division I women's basketball. Experience with NCAA statistics systems and records management. Experience supervising student employees, interns, or full‑time staff. Advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign and Photoshop. Established relationships with local, regional, and national media members. Experience managing media operations for postseason competition and championship events. Experience working in a Power Four/Autonomy Five athletic department. Strong written and editorial experience including website content, media relations materials, and print publications. Any background in building graphics welcomed, but not required. #J-18808-Ljbffr College Sports Communicators

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