Assistant Director Communications - VCU

[Moderator1]

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 [email protected]




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.

 

[Simon_Cowbell]

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 [email protected]




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.

What would that be, about 24K a year?

 

[TheSportsPredictor]

What, you drove someone out of there already??

 

[Gutter]

Just looked at this on the NCAA Market site today.

 

[luckyducky]

How picky are you on the one year of experience?

 

[Moderator1]

What, you drove someone out of there already??

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.

 

[BYH]

I can just see you talking about this job with your boss.

AD: "Mike we need to talk to you about your staff."
Mike: "I'm sorry boss but we are just stretched to the max. We can't cut any more. There's no more fat to cut."
AD: "Mike this isn't about..."
Mike: "I know it's not personal and I know times are bad but our staff cannot handle another cut. I swear. We can't lose another body."
AD: "Mike would you please just..."
Mike: "I mean it! You're my dawg and all but if this happens the product will be ****ty and it will make us all look bad."
AD: "Mike, SHUT UP! We're expanding. We're adding another guy to the staff."
Mike: "Add...ing? What's that?"

 

[Moderator1]

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?

 

[Keystone]

Gosh, if I were 10 years younger and not married, I'd be all over this job. I've had lots of fun memories working with SIDs in the CAA. Nothing like the hospitality suite during the men's basketball tournament. ;D

 

[Chi City 81]

If I thought there was a chance the son of a ***** in charge would hire me, I'd probably apply.

 

[slappy4428]

If I thought there was a chance the son of a ***** in charge would hire me, I'd probably apply.

Beat me to it...

 

[lono]

Does it come with a belt buckle?

 

[buckweaver]

Serious question here:

A lot of talented, experienced people can get a job -- and then get better jobs -- at a newspaper without a college degree. But for a job like this, in an academic setting ... all other factors being the same (the right skill-set, good attitude, good talent, good clips, good resume, etc.) ... how much of a deal-breaker is the lack of a degree for this sort of thing?

 

[Write-brained]

Serious question here:

A lot of talented, experienced people can get a job -- and then get better jobs -- at a newspaper without a college degree. But for a job like this, in an academic setting ... all other factors being the same (the right skill-set, good attitude, good talent, good clips, good resume, etc.) ... how much of a deal-breaker is the lack of a degree for this sort of thing?

I can't imagine why a degree would be necessary if the person is well-equipped otherwise.

And Moddy, if this person does have one year of PR experience, isn't that 9 months more than you have? ;D

 

[Moderator1]

This is my first search in the academic world so I don't know about the flexibility of the degree thing. I guess I'll find out if a good candidate without a degree comes along.

And write-brained, I'm a week away from 52. I've done a lot of stuff in my life. But the simple answer to your question: No.

 

[budcrew08]

This is my first search in the academic world so I don't know about the flexibility of the degree thing. I guess I'll find out if a good candidate without a degree comes along.

And write-brained, I'm a week away from 52. I've done a lot of stuff in my life. But the simple answer to your question: No.

Well, happy birthday in advance, mr. harris.

And if I wanted to move to Va., I really would apply for this. Sounds like a cool job.

 

[Moderator1]

Thank you in advance.

It is - I thought I'd like this staff when I took the job but I like the people even more than I figured. They work their asses off and have fun. A good combination.

 

[jps]

dropped you a pm, moddy ... good luck on the search.

 

[shotglass]

You have no idea how much I would like to have this job.

 

[andyouare?]

Could I work from home?