Los Angeles, California
Greensboro, North Carolina
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Bloomington, Indiana
Spokane, Washington
Posted: 25-Apr-23
Location: Dallas, Texas
Type: Full Time
Required Education:
Salary Range:
Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications
About SMU
A nationally ranked private university located near the heart of Dallas, SMU is a distinguished center for global research and teaching.
SMU’s more than 12,000 diverse, high-achieving students come from all 50 states and over 80 countries to take advantage of the University’s small classes, meaningful research opportunities, leadership development, community service, international study and innovative programs.
SMU serves approximately 7,000 undergraduates and 5,000 graduate students through eight degree-granting schools: Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences, Cox School of Business, Lyle School of Engineering, Meadows School of the Arts, Simmons School of Education and Human Development, Dedman School of Law, Perkins School of Theology and Moody School of Graduate and Advanced Studies.
SMU is data driven, and its powerful supercomputing ecosystem – paired with entrepreneurial drive – creates an unrivaled environment for the University to deliver research excellence.
Now in its second century of achievement, SMU is recognized for the ways it supports students, faculty and alumni as they become ethical, enterprising leaders in their professions and communities. SMU’s relationship with Dallas – the dynamic center of one of the nation’s fastest-growing regions – offers unique learning, research, social and career opportunities that provide a launch pad for global impact.
SMU is nonsectarian in its teaching and committed to academic freedom and open inquiry
About the Position:
This role is an on-campus, in-person position.
The position will pursue media and P.R. opportunities with traditional and non-traditional media outlets.
The person is this role serve as the primary P.R./media contact for specifically assigned men's and/or women's athletic teams (football and other assigned sports).
This role also produces and designs publications including, but not limited to, game notes, fact books, game recaps, award-winner releases and other print and virtual publications.
Essential Functions:
- Direct public relations efforts and media services for football and other assigned sports.
- Create and produce print and virtual content including fact books, game notes, press releases, social media content and graphics, game/match recaps, and award nominations for student-athletes and coaches. Update the university's athletics website with created and essential content.
- Manage event operations and essential staff at events, including games/matches and press conferences. Manage duties including scoreboard operator, public address announcer, stat keepers and photographers. Serve as a liaison for members of the media covering the event. Work both home and road events for assigned sports.
- Update social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.
- Complete assigned projects from coaches and staff for assigned sports.
- Position requires regular evening and weekend work, as well as travel to road games/matches, media events, etc.
- Position is on call for coaches and media members and other athletics staff.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree is required. Master's preferred.
A minimum of three years of work experience in the athletics public relations field is required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Candidate must demonstrate strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate broadly across the University and develop and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of constituencies. Must also demonstrate strong written communication skills. A strong customer service orientation is essential.
Candidate must possess strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and analyze problems, as well as devise solutions. Must also have strong organizational, planning, and time management skills. A strong focus on attention to detail is required.
Candidate must have a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Must also have knowledge of and/or experience with StatCrew and Adobe Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, etc.).
Physical and Environmental Demands:
- Sit for long periods of time
- Handle objects (dexterity)
- Carry/lift 25 lbs.
Deadline to Apply:
May 12, 2023
EEO Statement:
SMU will not discriminate in any program or activity on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity and expression. The Executive Director for Access and Equity/Title IX Coordinator is designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies and may be reached at the Perkins Administration Building, Room 204, 6425 Boaz Lane, Dallas, TX 75205, 214-768-3601, accessequity@smu.edu.
Benefits:
SMU offers staff a broad, competitive array of health and related benefits. In addition to traditional benefits such as health, dental, and vision plans, SMU offers a wide range of wellness programs to help attract, support, and retain our employees whose work continues to make SMU an outstanding education and research institution.
SMU is committed to providing an array of retirement programs that benefit and protect you and your family throughout your working years at SMU and, if you meet SMU's retirement eligibility criteria, during your retirement years after you leave SMU.
The value of learning at SMU isn't just about preparing our students for the future. Employees have access to a wide variety of professional and personal development opportunities, including tuition benefits.