Communications and Game Day Coordinator - Waterloo, Canada - University of Waterloo

University of Waterloo

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Waterloo, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Overview:

This position is part of the Marketing team in the Department of Athletics and Recreation reporting to the Manager, Marketing & Communications.

The job is responsible for the communication, sport information requirement, and game day operations of the department of Athletics and Recreation.

Through this role, internal and external stakeholders are able to acquire further information on the programs, services and sport outcomes within the department.

The incumbent communicates using a variety of tools including the main Waterloo Warriors website, social media, newsletters, print, and more.

The objectives of the incumbent are achieved within the context of the Department's Mission, Vision and Values supporting an enriched student experience, promoting wellness and inspiring all Warriors to reach their full potential.

Responsibilities:

Department Wide Communications

Strategic Communications
Develops communication initiatives that align with all Department of Athletics and Recreation goals
Produces and posts the majority of the content on the Department of Athletics and Recreation official website and social media channels (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube) as well as monitoring all social media pages of varsity athletes, teams and coaches
Gathers and archives digital content to be used throughout the season for a variety of social media posts
Communicates to both internal and external audiences regarding varsity athletics (game previews, recaps, etc.) and recreational programming (registration, special events, closures, student wellness, etc.)
Works closely with all members of the marketing and communications team to develop key messages for promoting major events throughout the year
Works with the central University Relations and Student Life Communication teams as the departmental liaison for all campus wide communication strategies
Sports Information
Fulfill requirements mandated by OUA/U SPORTS in the areas of:
Game Day: Stats, Minor Officials, OUA TV Webcasts, Scoresheet submissions, etc.
Content: Athlete/Highlights of the Week Submissions, Stories, Social Media Posts
Serve as the lead contact point for all OUA and U SPORTS Communication (media requests, stories, stats, social media, etc.)
Travel to OUA/U SPORTS Championships when the Warriors are participating to report and promote results through the use of website and social media (photos, videos)
Represent the University of Waterloo on OUA/U SPORTS committees related to Sports Information
Media Relations
Work closely with local media in the collection and dissemination of all scores/stats relation to Warriors teams
Manage and accommodate media; facilitate press conferences/interviews
Pitch stories to media to enhance the Warriors brand and increase exposure of our studentathletes
Monitor and react to any media surrounding the Warriors

Game Day Operations Manager

Oversees all Game Day Operations for sports of basketball, football, hockey and volleyball
Manages Sport Coordinators (student leaders) who oversee the sports of basketball, hockey and volleyball
Hires and trains 30+ minor officiating teams for soccer, field hockey, football, basketball, hockey and volleyball including the operation of scoreboards
Creates budget and issues payment for all game day staff and equipment required for varsity games (cameras, laptops, printers, etc.)
Provides information and statistics before, during and after events to media and visiting schools
Provides staffing and organization to create game day multicamera broadcast quality webcasts with commentators for all required sports as per the plan dictated by the OUA for

Website/New Media

Assist in the production of key departmental communication items (media guides, ticket promotion, Warrior Rec registration etc.)
Works closely with social media/brand manager to produce social content (promotional graphics, award winners, etc.)
Coordinate and manage photo/video for varsity games and all major events (Banquets, OUA Championships, Rec Programming, etc.)
Archive all video/photos for historical purposes

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in related discipline (i.e. Recreation & Sports Business, Business Admin, Marketing, Communications, English)
Certified in Standard First Aid
A minimum 2 years' related experience in other communication role(s), preferably in an educational or athletic setting
Experience in writing (specifically sports journalism)
Strong knowledge of all the major social media platforms and how to engage and build an audience
Experience in leading and motivating staff in a supervisory role
Awareness of current department and campuswide initiatives, best practices at other universities and current research focusing on student engagement
Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
Ability to work under pressure and tight timelines
Work effectively in a diverse group of pe