Assistant Sports Media Relations Manager

Position Summary

The Assistant Director of Sports Information (ASID) supports and provides key information resources that promote student-athletes coaches teams and LMU Athletics. Reporting to the Associate Athletic Director for Sports Information (SID) the ASID produces news content game statistics reporting publication production web content social postings and related gameday operations. Along with the SID the ASID seeks guidance from and collaborates with MarComm Public and Media Relations on policies protocols standards and templates to ensure alignment with the universitys quality standards and brand. ASIDs collaborate with coaches and Athletics Marketing and Fan Experience staff to support promotion recruiting and brand storytelling initiatives to elevate LMU Athletics identity and student-athlete experience.

Position Specific Responsibilities / Accountabilities

Serve as the lead information provider for assigned sports supporting the ideation creation development and posting of digital content and assets for Athletics online mobile and social channels including strategy and implementation. Facilitate the compilation and exchange of statistical information with NCAA WCC CSC other schools and partners.

Oversee all game management of home athletic events as related to assigned sports including content for all media platforms (scoreboards website social media etc.). Supervise gameday staff (statisticians replay technicians clock operators etc.) student workers and interns as assigned. Oversee credentialing for assigned sports and manage the press box and scorers table for assigned sports. Events may require night weekend and / or holiday work.

Serve as information statistical and record keeping liaison with the NCAA WCC and other outlets for assigned sports. Prepare for and highlight milestones and achievements when situations call for such promotion.

Serve as primary online content providers updating the Athletic Departments website as it pertains to assigned sports as well as other assigned areas by LMU Athletics or MarComm. This includes but is not limited to maintaining up-to-date team rosters staff and student-athlete bios schedule pages and news stories.

Execute LMU Athletics social media strategy with guidance and direction from Athletics Marketing and Fan Experience and from MarComm working with teams and monitoring individual sport social media channels.

Under the direction of the Director of Sports Information write edit and produce of creative materials as part of an approved communications and engagement plan. Produce materials that include game day promotion flyers game day programs record books game notes and other pieces as assigned in compliance with the universitys brand and visual identity standards.

Write edit and distribute news advisories including local regional and national media outlets (print broadcast and digital) and internal university audiences.

Work with Athletics Marketing and Fan Experience team to support and execute detailed marketing plan for assigned sports with focus on ticket revenue programs. Coordinate with Director of Sports Information on the implementation of specific sport plans with overall goals and objectives.

Travel with various teams serving as the Athletic Departments sports information representative.

Additional duties may include special event planning involvement in special committees managing vendors and contractors and representing LMU Athletics in professional organizations and community events.

Perform other duties as assigned or requested.

Loyola Marymount University Expectations

Exhibit behavior that supports the mission vision and values of the university. Communicate and employ interpersonal actions that model high standards of professional responsible accountable and ethical conduct. Demonstrate a commitment to outstanding customer service.

The incumbent must have the ability to supervise creative communications and technical personnel and manage complex projects with dependencies deadlines budgets and outside resources. The incumbent must possess the ability to implement marketing and communication principles and strategies in the execution of video projects. The incumbent must have the ability to initiate ideas develop concepts and review the effectiveness of processes to ensure professional standards and high quality. The incumbent has the ability to assess the needs of internal clients and suggest appropriate measures to meet those needs. The incumbent is able to work effectively and independently with internal and external constituencies. The incumbent has the ability to operate in an environment in which skilled relationship management and consensus-building is required to deliver successful outcomes.

NCAA Conference and University Rules Compliance

Conduct all aspects of program in accordance with the rules and policies established by Loyola Marymount University the Athletics Department all Sports Conference Affiliations and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).

Complete all rules compliance information as required.

Participate in an annual evaluation of adherence to rules compliance (LMU Athletic Department Sports Conference Affiliations NCAA) with immediate supervisor.

Conduct evaluation of adherence to rules compliance (LMU Athletic Department Sports Conference Affiliations NCAA) with all assigned personnel on an annual basis.

Requisite Qualifications

Typically a bachelors degree preferably with a specialization in sports management journalism communications business and / or related field. Incumbent will be expected to continue upgrading knowledge skills and abilities needed to keep abreast of regulation / policy changes.

Experience working in athletics in the university setting within a sports information office.

Demonstrated knowledge in the areas of : creative software specifically Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop InDesign Illustrator) working knowledge of video editing software (Final Cut Pro Premier) proficient in Microsoft Office software and experience with NCAA statistical software (StatCrew NCAA Live Stats). Must be able to type and enter media and statistical information.

Basic website management and / or editing experienced preferred.

Exemplary communication skills (both written and oral) evidenced by background in preparing comprehensive reports incorporating complex highly technical information. Must be responsive and organized with email responses and daily calendar.

Experience in developing social media / digital media marketing campaigns. Samples of graphic design work preferred.

Highly developed organizational and leadership skills

Salary Range

$63000.00 - $68000.00 Salary commensurate with education and experience.

We require both a résumé and a cover letter so we encourage you to use the cover letter to share your interest in the role and highlight your relevant experience.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

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Staff Regular

Salary range

$71100.00 - $88900.00 Salary commensurate with education and experience.

Please note that this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Loyola Marymount University a Carnegie classified R2 institution in the mainstream of American Catholic higher education seeks outstanding applicants who value its mission and share its commitment to inclusive excellence the education of the whole person and the building of a just society. LMU is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment as defined by federal state and local law. We invite all persons in the full diversity of their being life experience and beliefs to apply. (Visit for more information.)

Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Revenue Cycle Management,Marketing,Public Relations,Algebra,MailChimp,Media Relations,Social Listening,Relationship Management,Customer relationship management,Medicare,Public Speaking,Writing Skills

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 71100 - 88900