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LAYIQ - Director for Athletic Communications at Texas A&M University System

Writing press releases, press guides, game programs and feature articles for all assigned sports in a timely manner.
Ensuring all rosters and bios stay up to date and maintain regular contact with coaches from assigned sports.
Compiling statistics and reporting results to media in a timely manner after event completion.
Website is up to date at all times, pre & post competition.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with local, regional and national media representatives.
Serve as media liaison by coordinating media requests for information and hosting media at home events.
Issue media credentials and direct press box operations.
Coordinating all media activities and social media assets for assigned sports related to gameday graphics, score updates and weekly student-athlete/team recognitions.
Oversee the maintenance and distribution of statistical records for all sports, including revisions, edits, and updates to any record book.
Oversee the Communications department: hire, train and supervise staff, students, and volunteer assistants.
Maintains 100% compliance with timely completion of required System, University and job-specific online training courses.
This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties as assigned.
Necessary Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, sports management, marketing, or a related field.
Two (2) years of work experience in a collegiate sports information office.
Professional experience in athletics communications, sports information, media relations, public relations, journalism, or a closely related field.
Experience managing websites and social media platforms.
Demonstrated ability to write and edit high-quality news and feature content.
Must have a valid driver’s license and must qualify to operate a vehicle with the TAMUS guidelines.
Experience with PC-based software, particularly with Microsoft Office, Adobe lnDesign, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator.
Extensive knowledge of NCAA Livestats and StatCrew applications for football, volleyball, baseball, and basketball.
Professional writing ability.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Willingness to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and travel as required by the athletics schedule.
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
Strong news judgment and storytelling ability.
Willingness to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and travel as required by the athletics schedule.

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