Position Title

Coordinator of Media Relations and Creative Design

Job Responsibilities

This is a full-time, 12-month position reporting to the Associate Athletics Director for Communications and will assist with all phases of the athletics sports information and home athletics event management.

Responsibilities: Managing media relations/sports information for assigned sports Writing press releases, doing statistics for home events, public address announcing Disseminating accurate information in a timely manner, including but not limited to, news releases, event results, statistics and social media posts for assigned sports Maintaining and updating the department websitewww.trumanbulldogs.com Assisting with managing athletics department social media posts (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, You Tube, etc.) Schedule student workers for home events, ability to travel with teams when needed Coordinating video production of home athletic events that are streamed on the internet Preparing and submitting academics and athletics awards nominations Providing content and statistics for Truman Alumni magazine Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

Required qualifications include: A bachelors degree; demonstrated effective written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills; computer proficiencies, and previous involvement with intercollegiate athletics as student-athlete, student worker, or graduate assistant. Able to work evenings and weekends for home games.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred qualifications include: experience with Sidearm Sports content management system, knowledge of and experience working withNCAAin-game scoring rules and software, graphic design creativity, and knowledge and proficiency in sports video productions. Computer proficiency specifically with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign and Photoshop)

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

S166P

Open Date

06/25/2024

Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applications must be submitted electronically at http://employment.truman.edu/. For assistance with submitting an application, please contact Human Resources at 660-785-4031 or hrstaff@truman.edu. Final candidates will be expected to undergo and successfully pass a background check.

Review of applications will begin July 9, 2024 and continue until the position is filled.

Truman offers an attractive benefits package including: paid sick and vacation time; paid holidays; medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; and retirement plan. Paid parental leave and tuition discount are available for eligible employees after one year. For more information, visit https://hr.truman.edu/benefits/.

Salary

Starting annual salary is $37,000.

Non Discrimination Statement

Truman State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. Women, minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. In compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, Truman State does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its program or activities, including employment, admissions, and educational programs. Inquiries may be directed to the Institutional Compliance Officer, 660-785-4354, andtitleix@truman.edu.

Truman State is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate form or to request an accommodation, please contact Human Resources, McClain Hall 101, 100 E. Normal, Kirksville, MO 63501, 660-785-4031 orhrstaff@truman.edu.

Supplemental Questions

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Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

1. Undergraduate Transcripts
2. Additional Undergraduate Transcripts
3. Other Documents