Athletics Communications Coordinator
Job no: 55000144
Position type: Classified Staff
Location: Radford
Division/Equivalent: Central Administration
School/Unit: Central Administration
Department/Office: Central Admin-Local Auxiliary
Categories: Communications / Public Relations / Marketing, Other
Title: Athletics Communications Coordinator
Application Review Date: 08/10/2025
Campus Location: Radford City - Main Campus
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Job Description The successful candidate will assist in all aspects of the Athletics Communications Office in promoting the Athletic Department's 16 varsity sports, while serving as the direct contact for several sports including women's basketball, which will be assigned based on experience and knowledge. Duties include but are not limited to: assist with the management of the athletic department's website (RadfordAthletics.com), writing game recaps, cultivating positive relationships with media members, writing, editing and assisting in the design of media guides, assisting with day-to-day operations and other duties as assigned. Evening, weekend and holiday hours are required. |
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Required Qualifications Experience in a sports information or media relations office. Working knowledge of computers and desktop publishing programs on Macintosh and/or PC platforms. Strong interpersonal, communication, and editing skills. Ability to work a flexible schedule to include some evening, weekend and holiday hours. |
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Preferred Qualifications: Experience with InDesign and Photoshop. Experience with sport specific software programs, such as StatCrew, and content management programs. |
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Special Instructions to Applicants
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Employment Conditions:
Is this position Grant Funded: No
Is this position restricted: No
Is this position eligible for telework: No
Hours Per Week: 40
Months per Year: 12
Statement of Economic Interest Required: No
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Work Classification: Classified Staff
Normal Work Schedule:
Employee Classification: 29092
Department: Sports Information
Salary: Commensurate with Experience
Department Contact Name: Nicole Green
Department Contact Phone: 5408316194
Department Contact Email: ndlayton@radford.edu
Equal Opportunity Statement:
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Radford University does not discriminate with regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, national origin, religion, or political affiliation in the administration of its educational programs, activities, admission or employment practices. |
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Reasonable Accommodation Statement
If you are an individual with a disability and desire accommodation in the application process please contact the hiring department.
Criminal Background Check Statement
Radford University is committed to ensuring a safe and secure environment for all employees, students, volunteers, and stakeholders. As part of our hiring and screening process, we conduct criminal background checks in compliance with Virginia Code § 19.2-389 and other applicable state and federal laws. Successful candidates will be required to have a criminal background check.
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