The Assistant Director of Athletic Communications assists in the promoting of Pepperdine's Department of Athletics through the media, website, social media and other forms of communications; works with game management to successfully host home athletics events; has a particular emphasis on content creation, statistics and media relations; and maintains the historical archives for assigned teams.

Duties

• Writing articles/game stories/game previews/game notes/features/biographies for the athletics website and for media dissemination.
• Working at athletic events in capacities such as keeping statistics, updating social media, photography, etc.
• Creating digital content (graphics, video, etc.) to promote athletic teams on social media sites (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram).
• Pitching stories to media and performing media relations duties, including setting up interviews and prepping broadcasters.
• Archiving stories and photographs, or performing research, to improve or maintain the historical record of athletics activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Uphold University mission through work performed.

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Skills and Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, English, or equivalent subject. An equivalent combination of education and experience in an NCAA Division I Sports Information Office can be substituted in lieu of degree.
• Minimum of one year of experience working in a college or professional Athletic Communications/Sports Information office as a full-time staff member, intern, or graduate assistant.
• Experience using common office computer applications including Microsoft Office and web browser applications; advanced knowledge of statistical (Statcrew/The Automated Scorebook/NCAA Live Stats) and design (Adobe InDesign and Photoshop) software.
• Experience working with website content management systems (Sidearm).
• Experience using social media and video in promoting athletics.
• Previous experience working in an athletic communications capacity.
• Demonstrated interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills; demonstrated reliability; ability to perform under pressure of deadlines; ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously; ability to work effectively with external constituents; ability to communicate and work effectively with internal constituents, particularly senior staff, coaching staff, and other appropriate University personnel.
• Ability to work both independently and as a team member; results-oriented; self-starter; appreciation of and commitment to further the mission, values, and goals of Pepperdine University.
• Adobe Creative Suite; Statcrew/The Automated Scorebook/NCAA Live Stats.

Preferred:

• Master's degree in communications, sports management, journalism, or related field.
• Minimum of two to three years of sports communications or relevant experience at the collegiate or professional level.
• Advanced knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign/Photoshop/Illustrator/After Effects).
• Experience with statistical software (Stat Crew/NCAA Genius) for a multitude of sports, website content management systems (preferably SIDEARM), proficiency in AP style writing, and a strong working knowledge of social media platforms.

This is a Regular, Nonexempt, 40 hour per week position.

Expected Pay Range: $25.32 - $28.13 per hour 

The above pay range reflects what Pepperdine University reasonably expects to pay for this position at time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on relevant factors such as work experience, market conditions, education/training, and skill level. In addition to base pay, Pepperdine offers a robust and highly competitive benefits package.

Pepperdine is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of any status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Pepperdine is committed to providing a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Engaging in unlawful discrimination or harassment will result in appropriate disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal from the University.

Pepperdine is religiously affiliated with the Churches of Christ. It is the purpose of Pepperdine to pursue the very highest employment and academic standards within a context that celebrates and extends the spiritual and ethical ideals of the Christian faith. While students, faculty, and staff represent many religious backgrounds, Pepperdine is permitted under applicable law and reserves the right to seek, hire, and promote persons who support the goals and mission of the institution, including the right to prefer co-religionists who support Pepperdine's Christian mission.

Qualified individuals should be able to show respect for workplace differences, and have the ability to work effectively with individuals from different backgrounds.

Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a criminal, education, and employment screening. The University conducts such screenings in compliance with applicable laws and with the objectives of evaluating risk and supporting a safe environment for students, faculty, staff, and guests; safeguarding key University assets including people, property, information, and the University’s reputation; and providing comprehensive job-related information to University leaders to enable them to make prudent hiring decisions. Individuals will be required to disclose any criminal convictions on a designated form after receiving a conditional offer of employment; failure to disclose accurate information may result in withdrawal of the offer or termination of employment. Qualified individuals with criminal histories will be considered for employment in compliance with applicable laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.