Director, Athletics Communications

AthleticsFort Myers, FL • ID: 26102 • Full-Time/RegularFlorida SouthWestern State College is accepting resumes in search of a Director, Athletics Communications to join our team. The Director of Athletics Communications serves as the primary communications and media relations professional for the College’s Department of Intercollegiate Athletics. This position coordinates and implements communications activities that promote the College’s athletic programs, student-athletes, coaches and events; supports positive media coverage and public awareness; and ensures accurate, timely and consistent information is communicated to internal and external audiences. The Director works collaboratively with Athletics leadership and appropriate College departments to support the College’s mission, strategic priorities and communications standards.Please click here to see the complete job description.The ideal candidate will have:Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education in sports journalism, sports administration, public relations or related field. Three (3) years of progressively responsible professional work experience in collegiate athletics communications, sports information, media relations, public relations, communications or a related field.Experience working in a college or professional sports information office/communications environment, including knowledge of statistical and publishing software and website or digital content management. Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends.Ability to independently travel to various campuses and other locations for College business.Demonstrated proficiency using a personal computer, office software such as Microsoft Office and electronic mail.FSW Employee Benefits feature:Competitive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance options to meet your needsGenerous paid time off includes vacation, sick, personal, holidays, and winter & spring breaksFlorida retirement membership (FRS)Educational and professional development opportunities for you and your dependentsSalary:$57,000.00If this position sounds like an opportunity to which you aspire, please submit your resume for consideration to become one of the best, the brightest, the BUCS! Florida SouthWestern State College, an equal access institution, prohibits discrimination in its employment, programs and activities based on race, sex, gender identity, age, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information or veteran status. Questions pertaining to educational equity, equal access or equal opportunity should be addressed to the College’s Title IX Coordinator/Compliance Officer: Angie Hawke; Room N-124; 8099 College Parkway SW, Fort Myers, FL 33919; View phone number on click.appcast.io; View email address on click.appcast.io. FSW online anonymous reporting Inquiries/complaints can be filed with the Title IX Coordinator/Compliance Officer online, in person, via mail, via email, or with the US Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights, Atlanta Office: 61 Forsyth St. SW Suite 19T70, Atlanta, GA 30303-8927.