Details

Posted: 24-Feb-25

Location: East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania

Type: Full-time

Salary: Based on Experience

Categories:

Operations Operations - Sports Information

Sector:

Collegiate Sports

Required Education:

4 Year Degree

Internal Number: 7792

East Stroudsburg University is hiring a Director of Athletic Communications & Marketing! Located in the beautiful Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania, ESU’s proximity to New York City and Philadelphia provides convenient access to internships, careers and social activities. Just minutes from campus are the country’s largest water parks, scenic Delaware Water Gap Recreation Area, Appalachian Trail, and other opportunities for recreational fun.

As the Director of Athletic Communications & Marketing, you will need to think creatively and be comfortable developing and executing programs to enhance the image, promotions, and revenue for ESU’s 22 sport NCAA Division II athletics program. You will be an active member of the Intercollegiate Athletics team and will work closely with the Director to effectively collaborate with additional departments to maximize funds for scholarships and other athletics developments. This role is responsible for providing supervision and leading their dedicated team to skillfully produce publications. You will thrive in this role if you like combining your public or media relations background with excellent collaborative skills all while serving as a subject matter expert on public relations for the department. To be successful in this role, you must possess working knowledge of using various marketing tools to reach targeted audiences, have progressive supervisory experience, and the finest oral and written communication skills.

Your normal hours will be Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, but you may have to flex your schedule from time to time for weekend or evening work based on the needs of the business to be a true Director of Athletic Communications and Marketing. There is up to 10% travel for this role. When our team shows up for work, they are energized and motivated to succeed - all while being the most crucial piece to keeping the ESU operations humming.

What Will I Do At ESU? (AKA Essential Duties)

Gathers and disseminates information on the University’s 22 sports; serves as primary administrator for the athletics website. Arrange and serves as host at press conferences for major athletics announcements. Writes general news releases, game recaps and award announcements in a timely and accurate manner for distribution to a wide audience through social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) and other traditional media. Serves as official statistician for all applicable home events; completes statistical reports for all sports and distributes them to appropriate conference and national offices. Writes, edits, designs and lays out copy for athletics publications, including a media guide for football; designs and produces schedule cards and posters, and supervises their distribution throughout campus and community. Organizes and orchestrates Athletic Awards Banquet or similar functions attended by coaches and student-athletes in all sports. Develops relationships with local, regional, and national media, and utilizes those relationships to ensure extensive, positive coverage of the University. Serves as a resource person for athletics office and more than 50 administrators and coaches and 700 student-athletes on public relations approaches. Attends conferences, regional and national organizational group meetings designed to further knowledge and skills required to be successful in collegiate athletics communications. Supervises a budget which provides for all work conducted by the athletic communications office in a fiscally responsible manner.

What We're Looking For (AKA Qualifications)

A baccalaureate degree in an appropriate field and at least three years in positions in public relations, media relations, or journalism. Proven writing and press relations skills. Skills necessary to work effectively with student-athletes, coaches, and administrators. Knowledge and the use of computer technology (Adobe Creative Cloud, Stat Crew or other similar statistical program, Microsoft Office, etc.) Excellent supervisory skills. Valid Drivers License. Able to read, write, and comprehend English; able to follow verbal instructions. Experience with Word, Excel, Teams required.

What We Offer

Outstanding benefits package including benefits such as medical from date of hire, retirement contributions, employee wellness program, and paid leave.

Salary: Based on Experience

Living by the Warrior Code:

Accountable for One's Actions Committed to Self-Growth Willing to Sacrifice for the Greater Good Positive, Honest, and Loyal Respectful of the Environment and Community Dedicated to Empowering Others

We believe diversity, inclusion and belonging is key for our teams. Much like our academic programs, we are proud to foster a workplace that is unique to higher education. As an organization focused on diversity, inclusion and belonging, we are committed to ensuring our employees are comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work every day. A unique perspective is critical to solving complex problems and inspiring others.

And yes, legal made us spell this out… Must be at least 18 years old and be able to read and write English. Employment with ESU is contingent on the selected candidate passing a thorough background check that includes: FBI fingerprinting, PA Child Abuse, and employment. We are proud ESU is an equal opportunity employer. For more information on President Long's 10-point plan, click here: https://www.esu.edu/president/10-action-plan.cfm

Create a Job Alert for Similar Jobs About East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania - East Stroudsburg, PA East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania prides itself on placing students first and on its commitment to student success. With 57 bachelor’s, 21 master’s and two doctoral degree programs, students can select a major that best suits their professional aspirations. Enrollment at the University includes more than 6,400 undergraduate and graduate students representing 26 states and 19 foreign countries. The University has numerous agreements with various local, regional and national businesses for internship opportunities. In addition, study abroad locations are available on 6 continents. ESU’s "students first" philosophy is demonstrated by being the first public university in Pennsylvania to offer a guaranteed tuition program. The Warrior Promise guarantees all new degree-seeking undergraduates on ESU’s main campus a constant tuition rate for the next four years, or eight semesters. In addition, the University offers exciting opportunities to experience and study additive manufacturing and 3D printing in the University’s Stratasys Super lab, one of the first three in the world to have a multi-medium, multi-color Stratasys J750 3D printer; engage in wildlife forensic work and t...ick testing in the Northeast Wildlife DNA Lab; or take business, marketing and finance experiences to new heights with ESU’s Bloomberg Lab equipped with the world’s most powerful real-time business software package. Students can become “game-changing” entrepreneurs with the support of ESU’s Business Accelerator Program and participation in the State System Student Business Plan Competition, while those with a passion for exploration can reach for the stars and discover nature’s wonders in the Schisler Museum of Wildlife and Natural History and McMunn Planetarium. Located in the beautiful Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania, ESU’s proximity to New York City and Philadelphia provide convenient access to internships, careers and social activities. Just minutes from campus are the country’s largest water parks, scenic Delaware Water Gap Recreation Area, Appalachian Trail, and other opportunities for recreational fun. Skiing, biking, hiking, canoeing, climbing, snowshoeing and just about any other outdoor activity is available within a few miles of the campus. Established in 1893, East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania was founded as a Normal School. The institution changed its name in 1927 to East Stroudsburg State Teachers College and again in 1960 to East Stroudsburg State College to reflect the addition of liberal arts and science curriculums. When the legislature created the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education in 1983, the institution became a university. ESU is one of the 14 State-owned institutions in the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education. ESU strives to create an environment where every student can live, learn, grow, and achieve. Benefits of working at ESU As an ESU employee, there are wide ranges of benefits available to our full and part-time employees. Health benefits available include medical, RX, dental, vision, and hearing plans. We offer retirement planning, paid holidays for most positions, and paid time off packages. Employee discounts are available to multiple retailers and organizations in the area. We also offer employee counseling through an employee assistance program for emotional, financial, and legal wellness. For a full list of our benefits, please visit our Human Resource Management site - ESU HR Management Accreditations •The Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools •The Athletic Training program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE). All education programs offered by East Stroudsburg University are accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education and approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. •The Exercise Science program is accredited by the Commission of Allied Health Education Programs. •The Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Management program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Programs in Hospitality Management. •The Nursing program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. In addition, the program is approved by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing. •The Public Health program is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH). •The Recreation and Leisure Services program is accredited by the National Recreation and Park Association/American Association for Leisure and Recreation (NRPA/AALR), a specialized accrediting agency recognized by the Commission on Recognition of Postsecondary Accreditation. •The Speech-Language Pathology program is accredited by the Council of Academic Accreditation (CAA) of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). The University encourages applications from members of historically under-represented groups, including women, veterans, and persons with disabilities, and is an AA/EEO employer. East Stroudsburg University is interested in hiring employees who have extensive experience with diverse populations. 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