Public Relations Specialist I (Marketing & Promotions Coordinator)

About the position

The overall purpose of this job is to assist the Director for Video and Marketing in day-to-day operations. This position reports to the Director for Video and Marketing and works to increase sponsorship revenue and season ticket sales as well as provide a positive look to athletics from a patron's point of view through social media, promotions, special events and community outreach.

Responsibilities

• Creates marketing and promotions initiatives for intercollegiate athletics, including special events, social media, fundraising involvement and community outreach.
• Coordinates the planning and distribution of marketing and promotional materials.
• Assists with developing comprehensive season ticket plans for football and men's and women's basketball, including social media, community event involvement, speaking opportunities and group sales.
• Assists with floor/field activity for men's and women's basketball and football events.
• Assists with on-court/on-field promotions, script creation, sponsorship presentations, giveaways and in-game details.
• Serves as a sales contact for corporate sponsorships.
• Complies with NCAA, OVC and TTU guidelines, rules and regulations.
• Establishes and maintains professional working relationships with University personnel and corporate/community sponsors.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in business or a related field.
• One year of experience, preferably in an athletic setting, beyond the degree requirement.
• Effective communication, time management skills, appropriate business etiquette, sales and networking skills, organizational skills.
• Ability to work extended hours, nights, and weekends.

Nice-to-haves

• Three years of experience in marketing, promotions, sales or related area.
• Graphic design experience.
• Supervisory experience.
• Experience working in a collegiate athletics program.

Benefits

• Accumulation of two vacation days per month.
• One sick leave day per month.
• Thirteen University holidays.
• Medical and life insurance (shared cost with the university).
• Retirement.
• Optional 401k.
• Educational benefits.