Associate Director of Media Relations, Univ. of Arkansas

Associate Director of Media Relations
University of Arkansas * Fayetteville, Ark.

The University of Arkansas at Fayetteville Department of Intercollegiate Athletics invites applications for the position of Associate Director of Media Relations. This position will serve as a primary media contact for the Razorback football program with duties including the production of press releases, game notes and media guides, maintain sections of official department Web site and other football related Web sites, Travel with football is required. Qualified applicant will schedule and coordinate football press conferences as well as serve in additional event management responsibilities. Further duties include serving as one of the assistant media contacts for other 18 intercollegiate athletic programs and other duties as assigned. Position will report to Associate Athletic Director for Media Relations and Communications and will have supervision of assistant media relations directors, interns and student assistants as assigned.

Minimum: bachelor’s degree in related field of study, working knowledge of intercollegiate athletics, familiarity with NCAA rules, computer competence and good communication skills. A minimum of two years of full-time experience in a sports information office or media relations environment is preferred. Experience in layout and design programs such as InDesign, QuarkXPress, Adobe PageMaker and statistical software is also preferred.

Applicants should submit letter of application, resume, and the name, complete address, and telephone number of at least five work references to the address listed below no later than July 24, 2008 to the address listed below:

University of Arkansas
Associate Director for Media Relations Position
Attn: Marjorie Dewitt
P O Box 7777
Fayetteville, AR 72702
Or e-mail dewitt@uark.edu

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer. All applicants are subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act and persons hired must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States. Women, minorities, Vietnam-era veterans, disabled veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

 

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