Digital Communications Specialist

Digital Communications Specialist Athletics Department Georgia State University Georgia State University is a Division I institution and member ofthe Sun Belt Conference. On a campus without boundaries, theDepartment of Athletics fosters a Culture of Success throughAcademic Achievement, Competitive Greatness, Ethical Behavior,Social Responsibility, and Community Engagement that educates andtransforms a diverse group of talented student-athletes into futureleaders. The Athletics Department at Georgia State University isseeking to hire a Digital Communications Specialist. WHAT MAKES GSU A GREAT PLACE? Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuitionassistance, retirement, etc. A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaborativelywith diverse partners. Professional development opportunity and mentorship. A rapidly growing center within an academic setting. WHAT WILL YOU DO: This position will oversee multi-channel strategies, integratingsocial media, email, and content marketing, which requires abroader skill set and knowledge base. With the fast-paced nature ofdigital platforms, this position requires you to be agile, adaptingstrategies quickly while maintaining a level of independence inexecuting campaigns. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: Develop and execute comprehensive communication plans topromote athletic events, achievements and news. Write and distribute press releases, media advisories, andfeature stories highlighting student-athletes, coaches andevents. Manage and maintain all aspects of the official website forGeorgia State Athletics including but not limited to,writing/updating bios for players, coaches and staff; writing andposting all news articles; maintaining rosters and schedules. Assist in the creation and distribution of game day materialssuch as game notes, statistics, and programs. Handle all aspects of statistics including but not limited tobookkeeping athletic events, handling season statistics, followingstatistical trends and maintaining record books. Provide support during home and away events, including game daymedia operations and press box management. Manage relationships with local, regional and national mediaoutlets to maximize coverage of athletic events andinitiatives. Monitor media coverage and social media platforms to identifytrends and opportunities for proactive outreach. Coordinate and facilitate media interviews, press conferencesand other media interactions with athletes, coaches and staff. Assist in maintaining historical records, statistics, andarchives related to athletic programs. Create compelling content for digital platforms includingwebsites, social media channels and newsletters. Collaborate with marketing and design teams to ensureconsistent brand messaging across all platforms. Qualifications : Minimum Hiring Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a related field and three years of relatedexperience, or a combination of education and relatedexperience. Experience with HTML, CSS, image editing software, and CMSpreferred. #J-18808-Ljbffr