Assistant Director Media Relations - Athletics

East Carolina University

$35,880 - $52,695

United States, North Carolina, Greenville

Jul 14, 2025

Position Details

Position Information

Job Title	Assistant Director Media Relations - Athletics
Position Number	400538
Vacancy Open to	All Candidates
Time-Limited	No
Department Homepage	www.ecupirates.com
Advertising Department	MEDIA RELATIONS-ATHLETICS
Division	Athletics
Classification Title	13201 Public Communication Specialist
Competency Level	1 - Contributing
Working Title	Assistant Director of Media Relations
Number of Vacancies	1
Full Time Equivalent (FTE)	1.000
Full Time or Part Time	Full Time
Recruitment Range	$35,880 - $52,695
Anticipated Hiring Range	$40,000 - $46,000
Salary Grade Equivalency	NC10
Work Schedule	M-F, holidays and weekends as needed
Work Hours	8-5, extended hours as needed
Position Location (City)	Greenville
Job Category	Staff - Professional
Organizational Unit Overview	The athletics department mission is to represent East Carolina University with distinction and create a challenging and supportive environment for student-athletes to excel in the classroom, in competition, and in life. We are committed to the highest standards of character, honesty, effort, and sportsmanship; respecting all people, their personal identities, differences and beliefs; and to provide a safe environment for student-athletes' academic, athletic and personal development. The highly visible athletics program is committed to NCAA compliance, comprehensive excellence and to be trustworthy stewards of the aspirations of our student-athletes, the resources we manage, the reputation of our University, and our mission of service.
Job Duties	Sports Information/Public Relations - 50% Act as the primary athletic contact for designated sports. Develop and compose research notes, game recaps, and feature articles to enhance media engagement. Provide guidance and direction to coaches, staff, on East Carolina University, American Athletic Conference and NCAA policies and public relations strategies, facilitating the dissemination of accurate information. Create and produce a variety of publications, including digital programs, flip cards, and record books, to support communication efforts. Assist with featured articles on ECUPirates.com. Media Relations - 35% Cultivate and maintain relationships with local, regional, and national media representatives across print, radio, television, and digital platforms to promote assigned sports. Conduct interviews and facilitate communication opportunities as needed to enhance media coverage. Oversee in-game, postgame and press conferences for assigned sports programs, ensuring effective information delivery to the media. In-game statistician for designated sports. Social Media - 5% Assist in the coordination and execution of the department's social media strategy, aligning with overall strategic plan. Manage social media accounts for designated teams, ensuring comprehensive coverage of pregame, in-game, and postgame activities. Collaborate with creative, video production and radio rights holder teams to generate engaging content for social media platforms. Graphic Design - 5% Collaborate with creative services department and head coaches to conceptualize and develop graphic design projects that support departmental initiatives. Other duties at assigned - 5%
Minimum Education/Experience	Bachelor's degree in a discipline related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
License or Certification required by statute or regulation	n/a
Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education	Degree in communications, journalism, sport management or public relations and excellent writing and verbal communication skills are preferred. Experience in a collegiate athletics media relations or sports information office is preferred, including at one of the following levels: graduate assistant, internship or full-time. Experience and content development with "new media", to include World Wide Web, digital audio, digital video, digital photography, and all social platforms (Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, etc.). Knowledge of sports statistical analysis and publication design/production, and proficiency in related software programs such as Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe InDesign, PhotoShop and sports statistical (StatCrew and Genius) software.
License or Certification required by the Department	n/a
Special Instructions to Applicant	Please ensure your full range of knowledge, skills, abilities, experience and education are listed on your application. Do not write 'see resume' on your application when completing the job duties section. If you answer the questions at the end of the application, please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities and experiences to support your answers (see job duties section of previous employment). Failure to answer the questions at the end of the application will not preclude your application from being considered but may result in your application not receiving full consideration of your knowledge, skills, and abilities. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Job Open Date	07/14/2025
Job Close Date - Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date; If no closing date is indicated, the position will be posted until filled and may close at any time after the recruitment has been completed.	07/22/2025
Open Until Filled	No
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting	https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/87505
Alternate option	If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on budget, UNC salary administration, and/or candidate qualifications.
Nondiscrimination Statement	East Carolina University is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care for our employees. ECU prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment based on race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, and veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status or disability. Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act ( ADAAA) should contact the ADA Coordinator at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/ TTY) or ADA-Coordinator@ecu.edu.
Eligibility for Employment	Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. If highest degree earned is from an institution outside of the U.S. and its territories, final candidates are required to have their degree validated as equivalent to the degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the U.S.
Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity	If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity at (252) 328-9847 or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to employment@ecu.edu. Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST.