Assistant Director Communications - VCU

An added bonus here - you get to work with me. Save the wiseguy responses, please. I'll be happy to answer questions about the job either here, via PM or at mjharris@vcu.edu




ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS
Virginia Commonwealth University is accepting applications for the position of Assistant Director of Communications. VCU is an NCAA Division I institution and is a member of the Colonial Athletic Association. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: primary communications contact for men’s soccer, women’s soccer, women’s basketball and men’s golf; extensive copywriting (guides, releases), editing, record keeping and web page maintenance; game-day obligations of notes, statistics, credentials, radio/TV accommodations, press conference, etc.; layout of men’s basketball game-day program; and maintaining positive relations with local media to generate opportunities for publicity and exposure for VCU. Candidate must be able to establish strong working relationships with local and national media, as well as Athletic Department coaches and staff; organize all day-to-day operations regarding assigned sports, both in season and out of season, to ensure that publicity goals are met in a timely manner and coincide with the mission and purpose of both the Sports Information Department and the University; and establish writing skills in order to efficiently communicate with general public through media guides, press releases and the web page. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree required, with experience in a Division I collegiate environment preferred. Minimum of one (1) year’s experience in sports public relations or a related field required, preferably at the collegiate level. Knowledge of Macintosh, PageMaker and Stat-Crew required. Background in broadcasting, with some radio experience is required. A letter of application, resume, and three (3) letters of recommendation must be sent to Kate Tucker, Search Coordinator, Virginia Commonwealth University, 1200 West Broad Street, P.O. Box 843013, Richmond, VA 23284-3013. The application deadline date is June 5, 2008. Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution. Women, minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

 

Actually, got a position added already. Pay isn't going to be astronomical because it is just beyond entry level. But it is a good start place in a great office in a great place to live.
Ducky, if you have the rest we can work around that.

 

Damn. You must have been in the room. I thought I was back in newspapers for a while.

Our monthly staff meeting today? A picnic at our baseball game. We lost but the food was good, plentiful and free.
It is race weekend in Richmond and I was home before 5. And I was last out of the office.
Do I love this gig?