Director of Athletics Communication

Daemen University is a dynamic, independent, liberal arts institution committed to excellence in student centered learning. The University places special emphasis on preparing students for excellence in professional life, civic engagement, and on instilling and understanding that learning is an exciting lifelong journey. Students are encouraged to be creative, innovative, ethically minded leaders for an ever-changing, diverse, and interconnected world.

The Mission of Daemen University is to prepare students for life and leadership in an increasingly diverse and complex world through the integration of education and professional preparation. Daemen University is going beyond instrumental needs to foster the development of individuals who are dedicated to the health and well-being of local and global communities.

Purpose of Role

Under general supervision by the Senior Associate Athletics Director, Communications & Operations, the Director of Athletics Communications (DAC) is responsible for providing leadership to athletics communications and media relations staff through the development and execution of a comprehensive, strategic vision and plan which enhances the Daemen University Athletics brand identity. The DAC oversees the collection and dissemination of information on all areas of Daemen Athletics including intercollegiate sports teams, community engagement and games and events. Primary duties include strategic planning and creation of written and digital media to be shared through the Daemen Athletics website and various social media platforms, as well as facilitating media coverage from local, regional and national outlets.

About This Opportunity

Joining our Athletics team, the Director of Athletics Communications Director will be responsible for the following:

Tasks/Duties Performed:

• Ensures accurate preparation and dissemination of information about Daemen's athletic teams using media releases, video content, photographs and graphically designed images, the daemenwildcats.com website and social media platforms;
• Create, edit, update and post content on the daemenwildcats.com website, including, but not limited to, game stories, statistics, images, rosters, player and coach biographies and game schedules;
• Produce creative and engaging content including videos, graphically designed images and motion graphics for publication across various platforms;
• Coordinates game day coverage for media operations, including statistics crews for all home Daemen Athletics events;
• Meets regularly with head coaches to ensure communication plans fit their respective visions for their programs;
• Ensures accurate compilation of reports, records and statistics for the NCAA and conference offices
• Responsible for communicating with and soliciting media for event converge and feature stories on student-athletes, teams and other division milestones and accomplishments; communicate regularly with local television, newspaper, radio and other media outlets; facilitates media requests for interviews and information;
• Serves as liaison between the Divisions of Athletics and Marketing/Communications (MarComm); work collaboratively with MarComm staff as necessary regarding photography coverage, branding resources, marketing resources and production;
• Travel with assigned teams on select road trips, including conference and NCAA postseason events;
• Coordinates press box and scorers table operations;
• Contribute writings as needed for athletic recruitment brochures, game programs, electronic marketing and other university publications;
• Coordinate the production of live stats and live video streaming of home athletic events in conjunction with conference policies and standards;
• Complete and promote all conference, regional and national award applications to recognize student-athletes and coaches for all intercollegiate athletics programs;
• Plan, coordinate and publicize special athletics promotions and events, including but not limited to Daemen Day of Giving, Wildcat Golf Classic, Wildcat Night of Honors and Daemen Hall of Fame inductions;
• Assist with game management, including the supervision of Daemen student workers;
• Assume a leadership role with the enhancement of Daemen Athletics branding; promote and strengthen the brand through messaging, marketing and promotions;
• Monitor the annual budget for Athletic Communications;
• Other duties as a