Specialist 2-Sports Comm | Office of University Human Resources

Profile Summary

Positions in this job profile publicize and promote the athletic department and athletic programs by planning, coordinating and implementing communications, media, technology, and events.

Distinguishing Characteristics

The distinguishing characteristic of the Specialist 2-Sports Comm is the specialized education and training required to develop, design, edit and implement publications in multiple media formats to support the marketing strategies, events and outreach efforts for a subsets or multiple sports within OSU Athletics.

Primary Position Responsibilities

1. Manages media crews, press box and press row operations to ensure effective and efficient logistics for radio and television crews at Athletic events and games. 2. Ensures compliance with OSU policy, state, federal, NCAA, and PAC12 requirement and regulations in media interactions and interviews with student athletes and coaching staff. 3. Creates, and edits press releases, event recaps, media stories and OSU Athletics historical data and statistics. 4. Initiates, maintains and manages social media communications for multiple sports. 5. Researches and evaluates new communication technologies and techniques to inform leadership of new opportunities and technology. 6. Develops and engages in collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders to promote and support OSU Athletics.

Problem Solving and Decision Making

Problems are varied, requiring analysis or interpretation of the situation. Problems are solved using knoledge and skills, and general precedents and practices. Decisions have major implications on the management and operations of an area within a department; your job may contribute to important strategy, operations, and business decisions that affect the department. Decisions impact: • Department • Direct team • Vendors/Suppliers/Contractors • Donors and Alumni • Students/Parents • Other External Agencies and Institutions

Accountability

Results are defined by senior management, department and university mission, vision and strategies; existing practices are used as guidelines to determine specific work methods. Carries out work activities independently; supervisor/manager is available to resolve problems.

Relationship With Others

Collaborates and interacts within the Dept/Unit, University Wide, and Externally to: • Exchange routine, factual information and/or answer routine questions. • Identify needs/concerns of others, determine potential solutions, resolve or redirect appropriately. • Develop and maintain relationships with key contacts to enhance workflow and work quality. • Exchange detailed information or resolve varied problems. • Resolve conflict, negotiate or collaborate on major projects. • Persuade, gain cooperation and acceptance of ideas or collaborate on significant projects. Collaborates and interacts within the Dept/Unit to: • Access and/or work with sensitive and/or confidential information. • Handle sensitive issues and facilitate collaboration at the highest level.

Typical Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Public Relations, Sports Management, or related field. Professional experience in public relations for an NCAA, Division I Institution.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by positions within this job profile. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, skills, and qualifications required of all employees within positions covered by this job profile.