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PG193346EP

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Internal Recruitment

No

Working Title

Director of Communications

Anticipated Hiring Range

Commensurate with experience

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm; with nights, weekends and holidays as needed

Job Location

Raleigh, NC

Department

Athletics

About the Department

The mission of the NC State Department of Athletics is to prepare student-athletes to compete at the highest level and to inspire them to be leaders now and for the future by providing the best environment to achieve their athletic, academic and personal aspirations as well as providing support for the professional development of our coaches and staff, all within the role of the greater institutional relationships to the University.

This position will serve in the Athletic Communications Dept. for North Carolina State University Athletic Department which competes as a

NCAA

Division I team in the Atlantic Coast Conference. Athletics Communications Department designs, writes and produces all media guides, news releases and other printed materials. They report statistics and information to

ACC

and

NCAA

offices. Coordinate and respond to all media inquiries.

Essential Job Duties

The Director of Communications is responsible for creating media awareness, working to extend the brand and message of NC State University Athletics and producing digital publications and publicity. The position will serve as the primary communications contact for the Wolfpack’s top-five women’s basketball program as well as one other Olympic sport.

Primary responsibilities include:

Serve as the primary media relations and communications contact for women’s basketball.

Serve as the primary contact for one other Olympic sport program.

Work with women’s basketball creative staff to ideate, develop and implement content plan to promote the program to prospective student-athletes and fans.

Serve as content creator for assigned Olympic sport by editing graphic templates, and recording and posting social media videos.

Develop strategies to develop and extend the brand of NC State.

Assist Associate AD for Communications in day to day operations and leadership of communications staff.

Serve as primary NC State Athletics liaison between assigned sports programs and national, regional, and local media, as well as the public.

Develop communications strategies to reach national and regional media and supporters to generate revenue.

Develop and provide media training/instruction to student-athletes, coaches, and administration.

Foster and maintain positive relations with media representatives from the electronic and print media.

Research, write, and release digital sports publications and other materials as directed to the appropriate media, conference and national offices, websites, etc.

Create solutions and ideas to promote, brand, and market programs.

Produce creative, timely, and relevant content to support editorial goals of GoPack.com

Oversee management of press operations for home competitions including hiring, supervision, and instruction for all applicable game staffing, logistics, and technical requirements.

Develop design concept, write, and produce online media guides, news releases, and other printed material when necessary.

Coordinate media operations at all home events for assigned sports.

Travel with selected teams to away contests.

Compile statistics and maintain records.

Report statistics and information to

ACC

and

NCAA

offices.

Assist with content/maintenance for the GoPack.com athletics website, as well as photography archives.

Maintain knowledge of the rules and policies of the

NCAA

,

ACC

and University as it relates to this position to insure compliance.

Report all known

NCAA

violations in accordance with institutional, conference and

NCAA

policies and guidelines.

Other Responsibilities

Perform other duties as assigned.

Adhere to all institution, conference and

NCAA

rules and regulations.

Report all known

NCAA

violations in accordance with institutional, conference and

NCAA

policies and guidelines.

Qualifications

| Minimum Education and Experience |
- Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism or related field and two years experience in sports information/communications. | | Other Required Qualifications |
- Minimum of two years experience in sports information/communications required. - Must be familiar with applicable desktop publishing programs. - Excellent written and oral communications skills. - Strong interpersonal skills. - Excellent organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines. | | Preferred Qualifications |
- Experience in social media is helpful, as is experience in branding/marketing. - Experience working with women’s basketball. | | Required License(s) or Certification(s) |
N/A | | Valid NC Driver's License required | No | | Commercial Driver's License required | No |

Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions

| Job Open Date | 04/16/2024 | | Anticipated Close Date | Open Until Filled | | Special Instructions to Applicants |
Please be prepared to attach a resume, cover letter and seperate document containing contact information for 3 professional references. |

Position Details

| Position Number | 00002806 | | Position Type | EHRA Non-Faculty | | Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week) | 1.0 | | Appointment | 12 Month Recurring | | Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather | Mandatory - Adverse Weather | | Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events | Non Mandatory - Emergency Event | | Department ID | 105002 - Athletics-Internal/External Operations | | AA/EEO |
NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. |

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How did you learn of this opportunity?

   • NCSU website
   • Craigslist
   • Indeed.com
   • Carolina Job Finder/Employment Guide
   • NC Works
   • Dress for Success
   • Technical/Trade School Program
   • Job Fair (Identify Job Fair in question #2 below)
   • Direct Contact from NSCU Representative (identify person in question #2 below)
   • Other
   • Monster.com
   • Other online job board
   • NCSU employee referral
   • Social Media (LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Ohter)

2. (Open Ended Question)

3. * Do you have (or will you have by the date of hire) a Bachelor’s degree or higher in communications, journalism or related field?

   • Yes
   • No

4. * Do you have a minimum of 2 years experience in sports information/communications?

   • Yes
   • No

5. * If yes, in 2-3 sentences please describe your relevant experience.

(Open Ended Question)

1. * Please briefly describe your experience in desktop publishing?

(Open Ended Question)

1. * The NCAA requires disclosure of certain relationships between potential employees and student athletes and their families as well as recruits and their families. Please check if you are any of the following:

   • A parent/legal guardian of a football or basketball (men’s or women’s) recruit or current NC State student-athlete.
   • A relative of a football or basketball (men’s or women’s) recruit or current NC State student-athlete.
   • A high school/ college coach who works with football or basketball (men’s or women’s).
   • A strength coach or personal trainer who works with a football or basketball (men’s or women’s) recruit or current NC State student-athlete.
   • None of the above.

2. * If you checked any of the boxes above (except, None of the above box), please provide details below.

(Open Ended Question)

Application Materials Required

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter 3. Contact Information for References Optional Documents

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