Intercollegiate Athletics

The University of Missouri Athletics Department is seeking applicants for an Assistant Director of Strategic Communications. We are looking for an innovative communicator and storyteller who will manage Mizzou Athletics' primary social media accounts and serve as the primary media contact for assigned sports as part of the Strategic Communications staff. The Mizzou Strategic Communications staff serves as a liaison with the media and the general public on all matters relative to Mizzou Athletics. Duties will include, but not be limited to:

• Serving as the primary storyteller for assigned sports, including working with the content team on graphics and video materials, while also creating written materials, digital publications and social media plans.
• Developing creative and innovative methods to enhance the program's brand voice and media presence across all current and emerging platforms.
• Brainstorming, creating and publishing content to Mizzou Athletics' social media channels, website and other platforms while maintaining the department's social media strategy. Utilize multiple platforms to impact and highlight the student-athlete experience, drive fan engagement create revenue and achieve organizational goals.
• Monitoring Mizzou competitions and other relevant activities to capture moments for sharing on social media.
• Coordinating all internal and external publicity (press releases, features, game notes, programs, statistics, and records) for assigned sports, including facilitating program interview and media requests with local, regional, national and sports-specific outlets.
• Directing event coverage for assigned sports and assisting in game and practice coverage for additional sports.
• Promoting and nominating student-athletes and coaches for conference and national awards.
• Maintaining current and historical team information (news, rosters, statistics, records, photos, videos) for assigned sports.
• Traveling with assigned sports as required.
• Regularly update MUTigers.com with pertinent and timely stories and information for assigned sports.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud software, outstanding writing skills, website content management systems, social media platforms, StatCrew and NCAA Genius stats programs along with a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and think creatively.
• Other duties as assigned.

Applicants should submit a portfolio of work samples via email to jveniskey@missouri.edu

Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm; Nights, Weekends, and Travel as required.

A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 2 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary

Preferred Qualifications: Prior experience in strategic communications

Salary Range: $50,367.42 - $55,300

Grade: GGS-9E

University Title: STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS CONSULTANT

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