Associate Athletics Director for Media Strategy and Brand Advancement

at  Dartmouth College

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS - EDUCATION AND YRS EXP

Bachelors or equivalent combination of education and experience

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS - SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

• At least seven years of experience leading a digital team and/or managing a website, including a web redesign project, in a decentralized environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in English, journalism, communications, or a related area.
• Ability to identify business and design goals and execute high-quality projects on time and on budget.
• Clear understanding of web writing, design, user experience, and marketing. Ability to translate these concepts for non-technical colleagues to build consensus and buy-in on new initiatives.
• Commitment to diversity and to serving the needs of a diverse population.
• Skill in the use of computer software such as InDesign, PhotoShop and StatCrew.
• Excellent writing and editing skills.
• Supervisory and project leadership experience
• Strong organizational skills. Ability to supervise and prioritize the work of others.
• Ability to work independently and as a team leader with initiative, creativity, and sound judgment. Must work nights and weekends and have a valid driver’s license.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 10 years of relevant experience in a sports information, communications, public relations department, preferably in a college/university environment, or the equivalent.

Serves as the primary leader, to plan, direct, and implement goals and initiatives that continuously elevates the overall brand and storytelling related to strategic communications, media relations, and public relations for the Dartmouth College Athletics and Recreation Department (DCARD). To lead and manage all day-to-day operations of the strategic content office in ongoing innovation and advancement of the industry. Oversees all publications and web sites relating to Dartmouth’s 35 varsity sports; coordinates all media relations (print, electronic, and web-based); manages home contest media services and press areas; serves as principal editor and writer for the department; and maintains all historical records pertaining to the performance of Dartmouth varsity teams and athletes.