Media Relations
9/28/2006 8:00:00 AM | Terrapin Athletics
Sept. 28, 2006
POSITION VACANCY
POSITION TITLE: Assistant Media Relations Director
DEPARTMENT: Intercollegiate Athletics
CATEGORY: Full-time, Exempt (100133)
RESPONSIBILITIES: The Assistant Media Relations Director will be responsible for providing staff support for media relations and publicity activities, serving as the key media relations contact for the sport of football. This team player will coordinate the publications for assigned sports, including writing, compiling, and editing media guides, with a specific focus on accuracy and timeliness; report game notes and prepare press releases to ensure effective coverage and proper NCAA and ACC reporting; maintain and update athletic department web site; respond to media requests for information, interviews, press conferences, and photo sessions; and provide event/game day management assistance; some travel required.
QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree required. Must have 3 -5 years of experience, preferably working with the football program in a sports information office or other media relations environment. Familiarity with Microsoft Word, PageMaker, Stat Crew software, and Internet preferred. Strong oral and written communication skills.
SALARY: Commensurate with experience
POSITION AVAILABLE: Review of resumes will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
APPLICATION: For best consideration, email cover letter, current resume, the names, addresses and telephone numbers of three professional references, and 3 samples each of media guides, press releases, and feature writing to:
Ms. Lisa Lepore
Dept. of Intercollegiate Athletics
2608
Fax: 301-314-7149
Email: terpjobs-athletics@umd.edu
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