DIRECTOR OF SPORTS INFORMATION & PROMOTIONS

ABOUT BERRY COLLEGE: Located on more than 27,000 acres in northwest Georgia in a setting of great natural beauty, Berry College has an enrollment of about 2,200 undergraduate and graduate students. The college is located in Rome, Georgia, 75 miles northwest of Atlanta and 75 miles south of Chattanooga, Tennessee. As a comprehensive liberal-arts college with a distinctive mission and purpose, Berry unites a challenging academic program with practical work experience in a context that nurtures spiritual and moral growth, including significant service to others.

We seek faculty who are committed to excellence as teachers-scholars-mentors and staff who are also committed to serving as mentors and supervisors for students who work on campus. Although not required, more than 90 percent of our students participate in our premier student work program.

JOB DESCRIPTION: Reporting to the Director of Athletics, the successful candidate will oversee all communication, marketing and promotional efforts for Viking Athletics. The candidate will demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to a liberal arts education, Division III athletics and an appreciation for and commitment to NCAA, Southern Athletic Association (SAA) and institutional culture. The candidate should possess excellent written & verbal communication skills, strong general computer & software skills, and management abilities. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Supervise, recruit and train a large student work staff. Media Relations - Serve as primary media contact for Viking Athletics. Cultivate and foster relationships to maximize coverage of Berry Athletics teams, players, accomplishments and stories. Game Management - Work collaboratively with athletic operations to provide game management support from marketing and communication perspective. Supervise competition live streaming. Website & Social Media - Oversight of berryvikings.com, social media handles, and all other athletics media. Ensure content is accurate, updated, relevant and best represents all varsity sports. Publications - Oversee development and production of publications, visiting team guides and brand identity for all athletic teams. Advertising, Promotions & Sponsorships - Manage promotional efforts of athletic events on campus and in the community. Coordinate promotional materials for games and events. Other duties as described.

This position is a great opportunity for someone who is excited to work in sports information! In addition to our extremely competitive benefits, Berry College also offers a salary that is commensurate with an applicant's qualifications and experience.

Bachelor's degree required; Master's Degree preferred. Previous sports information/communication experience on the collegiate level is required. Experience with SIDEARM Sports preferred.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

An Equal Opportunity Institution, Berry complies with all applicable laws and provisions prohibiting discrimination in its educational and employment policies. Berry respects the essential dignity of all individuals and accordingly hires and promotes employees without regard to matters of personal identity such as ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, and political affiliation.

Berry College is committed to ensuring facilities, programs, services, and activities are accessible to everyone, including those seeking employment at Berry College. Inquiries about interview or workplace accommodations are welcomed and can be directed to Wayne Phipps, Director of Human Resources, at 706.290.2698.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Applicants should submit a letter of application, resume, and the contact information for three professional references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a qualified individual has been hired. To apply click here