The Director of Athletic Communications & Marketing will serve as the primary storyteller and media contact for Simmons Athletics, managing the website, social media channels, live streaming, statistical reporting, and day-to-day coverage of the NCAA athletic programs. This role plays a key part in shaping the visibility and brand of Simmons University Athletics while supporting the University’s mission to be a community of higher learning that unites passion with purpose.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

*Serve as lead media contact for all NCAA teams and the Department of Athletics & Recreation *Manage and update the official athletics website (athletics.simmons.edu) *Oversee social media strategy and content creation across multiple platforms *Write and distribute game recaps, press releases, and feature stories *Coordinate game day operations: live stats, public address, and live streaming *Maintain and report accurate team statistics to the NCAA, GNAC, NAC, NEWMAC and other partners *Hire, train, and supervise student workers, interns and/or grad assistants *Collaborate with university communications, marketing, admissions, and advancement to elevate athletic storytelling and outreach *Coordinate with external constituents such as photographer, videographer, etc. as needed to meet the goals of the Department

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

*Implement, monitor, and update comprehensive social media content for the athletic department with new video/photo content including, but not limited to infographics, highlights, recaps, and other pertinent content *Maintain all archives and historical records: rosters, schedules/results, photos, statistics, rankings, awards, press releases, etc. *Actively pursue and execute nominations of student-athletes, staff, and coaches for conference, regional, and national and coach association awards/recognition *Support athletic related special events including but not limited to the Hall of Fame, athletic awards ceremonies, alumnae games, recruiting clinics, etc.

• Unwavering passion for working in collegiate athletics and promoting student athletic and academic success

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, sport management, or related field. A

• 3–5 years of relevant experience in athletic communications or sports information.

• A high level of computer literacy including Macintosh and PC; familiar with Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, Google Suite

• Knowledge of Simmons University and NCAA guidelines regarding publications and promotions

• Extensive experience with LiveStats and other similar statistics software

• Basic knowledge of HTML and web content management systems (specifically Sidearm Sports)

• Experience in developing social media strategy and live streaming platforms

• Experience with video editing, creative content production, and graphic design

• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and travel as necessary

About Simmons University

NCAA Division III member institution sponsoring 11 teams and affiliated with the Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC), New England Women and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC- Rowing) and the North Atlantic Conference (NAC-Tennis). Decades before women in America gained the right to vote, Boston businessman John Simmons had a revolutionary idea — that women should be able to earn independent livelihoods and lead meaningful lives. It is this same spirit of inclusion and empowerment that has fueled Simmons’ strong tradition of advancing women and gender equity, produced the first African American Simmons graduate in 1914, and made Simmons one of the only private colleges that did not impose admission quotas on Jewish students during the first half of the 1900s. Founded in 1899, Simmons today is the only women-centered undergraduate program set in the heart of the dynamic city of Boston. Our institution offers a distinctive and high-value education centered around career development that prepares students to thrive in today’s competitive job market. At Simmons, students engage in rigorous academic exploration with expert faculty who are dedicated to teaching and ment...orship, immerse themselves in service-oriented leadership opportunities, and participate in real-world learning experiences. One hundred percent of Simmons students complete internships, clinicals, fieldwork, or research projects that help cultivate the skills that employers are looking for — such as communication, critical thinking, and creative problem-solving. In addition to our women-centered undergraduate program, Simmons also offers renowned coeducational graduate programs in nursing and the health sciences, education, liberal arts fields, library and information science, management, and social work. Students graduate from Simmons with a well-rounded academic and professional skill set. Many of our students mix and match majors and minors or participate in one of our accelerated degree programs that allow students to earn advanced degrees faster and more affordably in as little as four or five years. At Simmons, we also value the many dimensions and explorations of identity, which is reflected in our curriculum, affiliated organizations, and community partnerships. Here we create a welcoming and inclusive environment with modern living, learning, and working spaces that enable students to feel supported as they explore individual identities and interests, meet lifelong friends and mentors, and participate in thoughtful discussions and transformative experiences.

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