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Directs the development and distribution of news releases to various information media under the direction of the Assistant Athletic Director. Maintains public relations with the University community and the state of Florida.
•Responsible for the communications, media relations, internet activities and contribute to the social and digital media activities for assigned sports. •Interacts with traditional, internet and social media representatives and their outlets, report results, produce engaging game recaps, prepare news items on sports teams and its student-athletes; create and maintain current and historical files on teams, coaches and student-athletes. •Prepares game-day information, manage media operations for home games and home contests, serve as an institutional representative and perform duties at assigned road games and contests. •Coordinates with game-day personnel for selected sports to include public address announcer, statisticians, timers, staff and freelance photographers. •Promotes award winners following successful nominations; respond to requests from the public for information on selected athletics teams. •Prepares an annual publication (media guide, record book) for assigned sports. •Interacts and communicates effectively with the university's student-athletes, coaches, staff and athletics administrators; media members locally, regionally and nationally; university faculty, staff and administrators; FIU alumni, fans, followers and supporters of the athletics program; school affiliates not limited to Conference USA, the American Athletic Conference and the NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association). •Adheres to all State of Florida, University, NCAA, Conference USA, and department rules and policies pertaining to the position of Director Sports Information. Reports any known NCAA violations or concerns to the Director of Athletic Compliance and be responsible for the monitoring of any subordinate as it relates to NCAA regulations. •Manages social media channels for all assigned sports, included but not limited to, content creation and overall social media oversight. •Performs other related duties as assigned or as directed. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.
Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and three (3) years of appropriate experience; OR a Master's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and one (1) year of appropriate experience; OR seven (7) years of appropriate experience; OR an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.
Florida International University is a top public university that drives real talent and innovation in Miami and globally. Very high research (R1) activity and high social mobility come together at FIU to uplift and accelerate learner success in a global city by focusing in the areas of environment, health, innovation, and justice. Today, FIU has two campuses and multiple centers. FIU serves a diverse student body of more than 56,000 and 290,000 Panther alumni. U.S. News and World Report places dozens of FIU programs among the best in the nation, including international business at No. 2. Washington Monthly Magazine ranks FIU among the top 20 public universities contributing to the public good.