Employment Type: Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)

Vacancy ID: NF0008909

Position Summary/Description:

Reporting to the Senior Associate Athletics Director for External Affairs and Strategic Communications, the Director of Special Projects/Communications will be a vital part of formulating, planning, sharing and amplifying the story of the Department of Athletics at Carolina while leading special projects for the department. It will also support internal communications, content creation, NIL communications and revenue generation for the department. Will lead special projects and events and contribute to communications, creative and marketing efforts, and it will work closely with the Senior Associate Athletics Director for External Affairs and Strategic Communications, the Director off Athletics and the External Communications (Athletic Communications, Marketing, Go Heels Productions, Creative Services) units to ensure a positive public presentation and brand projection of Carolina Athletics. Projects assigned by the Senior Associate AD include coordinating the annual RAMMY Awards and planning and executing the annual UNC Sport and Entertainment Summit. This position will also serve as brand manager for the social media of the Director of Athletics and assist with overall social media and content efforts of the department with the authority to create and post content to the department’s social media channels, GoHeels.com website and CarolinaNIL.com website. It will assist with internal communications including presentations, all-staff communications and meetings and scripts. The person in this role must be creative, confidential, an excellent communicator and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Education and Experience:

Master’s degree preferred. Experience working in Division I College Athletics preferred.

Essential Skills:

Strong writing, social media, marketing, digital and content creation skills, as well as experience creating and editing internal and executive communications and presentations. Ability to present clear and accurate information strategically. Ability to meet tight deadlines, and plan and manage multi-faceted and specialized projects. Demonstrated presentation skills, including the ability to create and edit presentations using PowerPoint and other software. Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and Excel, and must have experience in video editing. Ability to manage multiple projects at once. Must be creative, flexible, and a strong team player. Confidentiality and the ability to work independently will be key.

AA/EEO Statement:

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.