Utah State University
Senior Associate Athletics Director of Strategic Communicati
Utah State University, Logan, Utah, us, 84322
Senior Associate Athletics Director of Strategic Communications
Requisition ID: 2024-8399
of Openings: 1
Location: US-UT-Logan Category: Athletics Position Type: Benefited Full-Time Job Classification: Exempt College: Athletics Department: Vice President-Athletics Advertised Salary: Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits
Overview The Senior Associate Athletics Director of Strategic Communications (Executive Director) oversees all aspects of communication for Utah State Athletics, including the development and execution of communication strategies. This position is responsible for developing a consistent internal and external brand messaging strategy that is reflected in all communications on behalf of Utah State Athletics.
Responsibilities Roles:
Leader: Provides daily leadership and supervision to the strategic communications and media relations staff.Strategist: Develops and executes comprehensive communication strategies for Utah State Athletics.
Collaborator: Works with various departments and external partners to align communication efforts and maximize the experience for stakeholders. Responsibilities:
Communication Strategy: Develop and implement a strategic communications plan for all aspects of the athletics department. Work collaboratively with Utah State University Marketing and Communications to ensure communication strategies and execution meet the university-wide communications strategy, plan, and standards.
Crisis Communication: In coordination with USU's central communications team, oversees and maintains a crisis communications plan, serving as the department spokesperson when necessary. Partners with Athletics Director and members of the executive staff on sensitive information needing news releases and crisis communication.Media Relations: Establish and maintain relationships with the media to promote the achievements of Athletics and its programs. Build and maintain partnerships by cultivating relationships with campus, local, regional, and national media to tell Utah State Athletics' story collaboratively. Lead efforts to proactively promote student-athletes' stories.Internal Collaboration: Create a culture of collaboration between strategic communications and other external facing units within athletics to maximize the experience for student-athletes, fans, alumni, and students. Work in partnership with the Assistant Athletics Director for Marketing and Fan Engagement, to maximize revenue, elevate game experience, and ensure alignment of public relations messaging. Work in partnership with the Deputy Athletics Director for External Engagement to execute the external affairs vision.Message Development: Create key messages and talking points for the Athletics Director and executive staff. Lead all communications, public relations, and messaging efforts for Utah State Athletics, including daily PR and messaging needs of the head football coach, basketball coaches, and additional sports coaches based on success and need.Budget Management: Direct, oversee, and approve the day-to-day activities and budget for strategic communications. Work within Athletics Department goals and values for... For full info follow application link.
USU recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the university's academic mission of learning, discovery, and engagement. USU is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any of its programs and activities based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity/expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy or local, state, or federal law (https://equity.usu .edu/non-discrimination).
Requisition ID: 2024-8399
of Openings: 1
Location: US-UT-Logan Category: Athletics Position Type: Benefited Full-Time Job Classification: Exempt College: Athletics Department: Vice President-Athletics Advertised Salary: Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits
Overview The Senior Associate Athletics Director of Strategic Communications (Executive Director) oversees all aspects of communication for Utah State Athletics, including the development and execution of communication strategies. This position is responsible for developing a consistent internal and external brand messaging strategy that is reflected in all communications on behalf of Utah State Athletics.
Responsibilities Roles:
Leader: Provides daily leadership and supervision to the strategic communications and media relations staff.Strategist: Develops and executes comprehensive communication strategies for Utah State Athletics.
Collaborator: Works with various departments and external partners to align communication efforts and maximize the experience for stakeholders. Responsibilities:
Communication Strategy: Develop and implement a strategic communications plan for all aspects of the athletics department. Work collaboratively with Utah State University Marketing and Communications to ensure communication strategies and execution meet the university-wide communications strategy, plan, and standards.
Crisis Communication: In coordination with USU's central communications team, oversees and maintains a crisis communications plan, serving as the department spokesperson when necessary. Partners with Athletics Director and members of the executive staff on sensitive information needing news releases and crisis communication.Media Relations: Establish and maintain relationships with the media to promote the achievements of Athletics and its programs. Build and maintain partnerships by cultivating relationships with campus, local, regional, and national media to tell Utah State Athletics' story collaboratively. Lead efforts to proactively promote student-athletes' stories.Internal Collaboration: Create a culture of collaboration between strategic communications and other external facing units within athletics to maximize the experience for student-athletes, fans, alumni, and students. Work in partnership with the Assistant Athletics Director for Marketing and Fan Engagement, to maximize revenue, elevate game experience, and ensure alignment of public relations messaging. Work in partnership with the Deputy Athletics Director for External Engagement to execute the external affairs vision.Message Development: Create key messages and talking points for the Athletics Director and executive staff. Lead all communications, public relations, and messaging efforts for Utah State Athletics, including daily PR and messaging needs of the head football coach, basketball coaches, and additional sports coaches based on success and need.Budget Management: Direct, oversee, and approve the day-to-day activities and budget for strategic communications. Work within Athletics Department goals and values for... For full info follow application link.
USU recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the university's academic mission of learning, discovery, and engagement. USU is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any of its programs and activities based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity/expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy or local, state, or federal law (https://equity.usu .edu/non-discrimination).