Posted: 05-Jun-25
Location: Mount Berry, Georgia
Type: Full-time
Sector:
Preferred Education:
We seek faculty and staff who strive for excellence in their craft and who are also committed to serving as mentors and supervisors for students. Although not required, more than 90 percent of our students participate in our premier student work program.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Reporting to the Director of Athletics, the successful candidate will oversee all communication, marketing, and promotional efforts for Viking Athletics. The candidate will demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to a liberal arts education, Division III athletics, and an appreciation for NCAA, Southern Athletic Association (SAA), and institutional culture. The candidate should possess excellent written & verbal communication skills, strong computer & software skills, and management abilities. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
Supervise, recruit, and train a large student work staff. Media Relations - Serve as the primary media contact for Viking Athletics. Cultivate and foster relationships to maximize coverage of Berry Athletics teams, players, accomplishments, and stories. Game Management - Work collaboratively with athletic operations to provide support from a marketing and communication perspective. Supervise competition live streaming. Website & Social Media - Oversight of berryviking.com, social media handles, and other athletics media. Ensure content is accurate, updated, and relevant. Publications - Oversee the development and production of all publications, visiting team guides, and brand identity for all athletic teams. Advertising, Promotions & Sponsorships - Manage promotional efforts of athletic events on campus and in the community. Coordinate promotional materials for games and events.
Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred. Previous sports information/communication experience on the collegiate level is required. Experience with SIDEARM Sports preferred. To apply, click here.
Additional Information:
ABOUT BERRY COLLEGE
Berry is a selective independent college of 2,200 students located adjacent to Rome, GA, midway between Atlanta, GA, and Chattanooga, TN. Berry's educational approach deliberately unites challenging academic programs with practical work experience in a residential campus community that encourages faith and emphasizes caring for the needs of others above self. Our mission and values are grounded in the ethic that our founder instilled more than a century ago: "We educate the head, heart, and hands - to inspire leaders of integrity who cultivate thriving communities." Nationally recognized for quality of learning and quality of life, Berry offers first-rate undergraduate degree programs in the sciences, humanities, arts, and human sciences, as well as undergraduate and master's level opportunities in business and teacher education. The College's stunning 27,000-acre campus affords opportunities that cannot be duplicated elsewhere. Berry's ongoing commitment is to provide exceptional educational experiences to talented students from a wide range of social, racial, and economic backgrounds.
COLLEGE COMMITMENTS
Berry College is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse faculty and staff. As an equal opportunity institution, Berry complies with all applicable laws and provisions prohibiting discrimination in its educational and employment policies. Berry respects the essential dignity of all individuals and accordingly hires and promotes employees without regard to matters of personal identity such as race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, and political affiliation. Berry College is committed to ensuring that facilities, programs, services, and activities are accessible to everyone, including those seeking employment at Berry College. Inquiries about interviews or workplace accommodations are welcome. You can reach out to us at employment@berry.edu or (706) 233-4062.
Application Instructions:
Applicants should submit a letter of application, resume, and the contact information for three professional references. Application review will begin immediately and continue until a qualified individual has been hired. No phone calls or e-mails, please. Berry College is an equal opportunity employer. For ADA Accommodations, please reach out to our ADA Coordinator at VTTY 706-233-4062.