The individual serves as the athletic communications strategist for Intercollegiate Athletics. This includes, but is not limited to:

Crafting the strategic vision for website and social media communications for the Department of Athletics

Leadership and professional development of the strategic communications staff

Responsibility for fostering strategic external media partnerships on behalf of BGSU Athletics

Cultivating campus relationships which bring BGSU Athletics into alignment with University communications strategies

A leadership role in growing the brand and image of the Athletics Department, such that it is viewed as "the front porch of the University"

Essential Functions

Leadership of strategic communications functions for the department's 18-sport athletic program, including direct day-to-day management of the football and ice hockey programs

Leadership and management of the strategic communications staff

Strategize, implement, and act as managing editor for the athletics department's presence on the web, which includes BGSUFalcons.com, correlating websites

Develop and implement a compelling and comprehensive social media strategy on behalf of BGSU Athletics, to foster growth of followers and strengthening the brands of both Athletics and the greater University

Leadership with the department’s broadcast partnerships and management of streaming operations (ESPN3, ESPN+, etc.)

Serving as the primary media liaison for BGSU Athletics

Serving as the department's spokesperson

Serve in an event management role at home athletic events

Attend meetings and represent the department on committees and planning groups Serve on external relations team that generates revenue and increases image and visibility for the department

Archiving documents, files, images, and video for the Athletics Department

Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

 

The following Degree is required: 

• Bachelor's Degree

The following Degree is preferred: 

• Master's Degree

The following Experience is required: 

• 3 years of experience in sports communications for a program, team, or a department. Experience could also include media experience such as radio broadcast, print media, etc.
• 1 year of staff supervision

The following Licensure, Certifications, or Registration is required:

• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and comply with the university’s vehicle use policy.

About Bowling Green State University

Department of Intercollegiate Athletics Sebo Athletic Center 1610 Stadium Drive Bowling Green, Ohio 43403

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