COMM SPEC 3 (Director, Athletics Communications) in Davis, CA for University of California, Davis

Applications Must Be Received By January 25, 2024 on the UC Davis Careers Website (UC Davis Careers)

Job Summary

Under the general direction of the Assistant Athletic Director for Social Media & Communications, oversee all aspects of the athletics communications unit ensuring the maintenance and adherence to the philosophies and regulations of the Conference, NCAA, University, State, and federal entities. Oversee the creation and implementation of a comprehensive media relations strategy for the Athletics Department that focuses on optimizing local, regional, and national exposure of UC Davis Athletics Department. Manage a team of four full time staff. Serve as lead communicator for 2-5 sport programs.

Responsible for the overall development, supervision, and administration of the athletics communications unit for Intercollegiate Athletics (ICA).

Responsible for direction of the unit consistent with industry best practices for an NCAA Division I program. This position currently serves as a member of the Athletic Director’s Unit Manager group. The Director will serve as primary media relations contact for Football, and select additional sports.

This position currently serves as a member of the Athletic Director’s Unit Manager group. The Director will serve as primary media relations contact for Football, and select additional sports.

Applications Must Be Received By January 25, 2024 on the UC Davis Careers Website (UC Davis Careers)

Minimum Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited institution, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of three years’ experience in athletic communications, media relations, public relations, or applicable field.
• Experience maintaining an athletically related web site. Experience working with various computer graphic, design, Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, State Crew products, Netitor, Final Cut Pro, HTML, Windows/Mac OS preferred.
• Management and supervisory experience.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA)

• Excellent skills in writing, editing, and creation of publications.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.

Preferred:

Preferred Education/Experience

• Master’s degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• More than 5 years’ experience in an NCAA Division I program, conference office, or professional sports.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA) 

• Strong/established media contacts.

About University of California, Davis

UC Davis and UC Davis Health are unlike any other institution. The academic campus is uniquely located in in Northern California in the city of Davis, and UC Davis Health is headquartered in Sacramento, along with the state capital. Together, they make up the largest campus within the University of California system.

At UC Davis, we work hard to build a community of changemakers and problem solvers. We are committed to creating a place where people from all walks of life can learn, grow and discover together. Our community of faculty and staff are dispersed throughout the state, nation and world with a mission to advance the human condition through improving the quality of life for all.

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