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University of Notre Dame

Associate Program Director, Athletic Communications

University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, Indiana, us, 46556


Associate Program Director, Athletic Communications

University of Notre Dame

The University of Notre Dame (ND.jobs) is accepting applications for a

Associate Program Director, Athletic Communications .

Applications will be accepted until 09/22/2024.

Notre Dame Athletics is committed to building a diverse workforce passionate about maximizing the student-athlete experience. Our pillars of Education; Excellence; Faith; Tradition; and Community guide us in the work we do each day. We are eager to attract, recruit, and retain individuals who positively contribute to a collaborative, inclusive working environment where all may thrive.

Building on the University's Spirit of Inclusion, we are committed to the work needed to cultivate sustainable progress and change. As a prospective member of

Notre Dame Athletics , we encourage you to apply if you embrace, embody, and demonstrate a commitment to the aforementioned values.

As a member of the athletics communications staff, the individual directs and oversees content creation, aggregation and distribution as a

primary contact for assigned sports teams - women's soccer, men's and women's tennis and softball - while also playing a support role for other athletic teams when required . By forging strong relationships and embedding yourself within assigned programs, you will discern the personalities and stories that set the Notre Dame student-athlete apart from the rest of the athletics landscape.

This role will combine traditional athletic communications functions with a skill set that requires you to build relationships with student-athletes in order to amplify their personal brand, the program's brand and the Notre Dame Athletics brand. You will manage your team's social media accounts, creating engaging, in-moment content to connect fans with the student-athletes, coaches, and teams while being a resource to your student-athletes, educating them on the media landscape, social media and traditional media perception.

Present at events, you will be the primary contact between your assigned programs and Fighting Irish Media. You will manage the press box, media requests and interview opportunities for your student-athletes and coaches. As an expert in content creation and consumption behaviors, you will know how best to connect the stories your student-athletes are excited to help tell with the audience that craves their authentic voice.

Responsibilities:

The individual is responsible for aggregating information, generating stories, creating unique social media posts and digital media content based on team competitive success, student-athletes, coaches and other related topics to inform and engage Notre Dame fans, particularly with time-sensitive information. Stories may be articles/website posts, video, podcasts, social media content, graphics and other innovative media over multiple platforms.

The individual is responsible for producing news and information for fans, digital and major media by posting and pitching stories, updating statistics/maintaining historical records and writing releases for broad distribution over multiple digital platforms.

Game day responsibilities include managing press box operations for assigned sports, media materials and media requirements, creating engaging content (i.e. behind the scenes video etc.) for fans on social media, writing stories.

Other duties as assigned, including, but not limited to, promoting content and seeking opportunities to monetize content.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelors degree (4 years)

2 years experience with athletic communication or within a collegiate environment strongly preferred

Be an experienced and outstanding communicator with experience in public relations, social media, writing, a familiarity with shooting photos or short videos (or a willingness to be trained)

Proficiency in the Adobe Design Suite (i.e. InDesign, Photoshop, etc.)

Experience in a collegiate and/or professional communications/content creation role desired, including managing media and statistics (StatCrew or Genius)

Understanding of and compliance with NCAA, ACC and ND rules and regulations is imperative

Preferred Qualifications:ABOUT NOTRE DAME:

The University of Notre Dame, founded in 1842 by Rev. Edward F. Sorin, C.S.C., of the Congregation of Holy Cross, is an independent, national Catholic university located in Notre Dame, Ind. For the fifth consecutive year, the University of Notre Dame has received Honor Roll distinctions as one of the top 10 higher education workplaces in the country in the Chronicle of Higher Education's annual "Great Colleges to Work For" survey...and we are proud of it!

This appointment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Applicants will be asked to identify all felony convictions and/or pending felony charges. Felony convictions do not automatically bar an individual from employment. Each case will be examined separately to determine the appropriateness of employment in the particular position. Failure to be forthcoming or dishonesty with respect to felony disclosures can result in the disqualification of a candidate. The full procedure can be viewed at

facultyhandbook.nd.edu .

Equal Opportunity Employment StatementThe University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and is committed to building a culturally diverse workplace. We strongly encourage applications from female and minority candidates and those candidates attracted to a university with a Catholic identity. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors to employ and advance veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a).

APPLICATION PROCESS:Please apply online at

ND.jobs

to Job # S251367. For additional information about working at the University of Notre Dame and various benefits available to employees, please visit

hr.nd.edu . The University of Notre Dame supports the needs of dual career couples and has a Dual Career Assistance Program in place to assist relocating spouses and significant others with their job search.

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