USA Softball, the National Governing Body of Softball in the United States, seeks applicants for the position of Communications Manager. This is a full-time position at the National Office in Oklahoma City, Okla.

Interested applicants should submit the following by February 21, 2021 to Dre McKee, Managing Director of Marketing: amckee@usasoftball.com

• Cover Letter, Resume and two letters of recommendation

Subject Line: APPLICATION FOR COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER

 USA Softball Communications Manager

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:

Communications

• Manage all aspects of communications for USA Softball for optimum exposure including press releases, website postings and press conferences
• Manage department by prioritizing tasks, creating schedules, providing guidance and assigning appropriate duties
•  Coordinate all public relations activities and interview requests
• Manage all Social Media accounts in conjunction with marketing as it relates to the USA Softball brands
• Maintain, and update USASoftball.com as the webmaster 
• Coordinate with Marketing Department for ad inclusion in publications, social media posts, press releases and email blasts
• Act as liaison between USA Softball and the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee in the fulfillment of the USOPCs Digital Media Agreement covering all items related to website content, banner ad placements and live video streaming 
• Oversee all USA Softball nominations for national athlete and coach recognition programs including Women’s Sports Foundation Sportswoman of the Year and USOPC Athlete of the Month
• Maintain biographical information on current and former USA Softball national team players
• Oversee USA Softball event media services, including press box operations, photos and publicity; assist by providing training on usage of scorekeeping and live streaming software
• Work in conjunction with the Marketing staff on the promotion of all online auctions, contests/promotions and collectible programs conducted by USA Softball or partners
• Work in conjunction with the Marketing staff on campaigns and other marketing initiatives as they pertain to the communication/public relation aspect of the association

National Teams/International Events

• Act as the liaison between all USA Softball national team staff, coaches, players and the media
• Serve as main contact for all USA Softball National Teams, events, tours and championships for communication, promotion and publicity
• Provide guidance to local organizing committees in the areas of communication, social media, live streaming and other publicity-related tasks
• Work with participating countries in gathering team and athlete information for use in event programs and other publicity surrounding the event 
• Assist in other national team duties as assigned

Printing

• Manage content and coordinate with third-party provider in printing publications including Official Rules of Softball, Scorebook, marketing pamphlets and various manuals
• Solicit bids from printing contractors and negotiate sales terms for printed materials and publications
• Communicate with local associations in the distribution of printed membership materials

Hall of Fame/Annual Meeting

• Manage all aspects of the Hall of Fame Museum including exhibits, publicity and guest relations
• Work with the national Hall of Fame Committee by gathering nominations and creating information binders for the committee members
• Arrange, setup and host the Hall of Fame induction ceremony at the Annual Council Meeting
• Assist with Annual Meeting including setup, presentations, run of show, committee meetings; provide training at select sessions

Collegiate Programs

• Maintain existing media relationships with college SIDs, writers, ESPN and other news outlets to facilitate the promotion of softball at the collegiate level
• Manage the ESPN.com/USA Softball Collegiate Top 25 Poll, and Player of the Year program
• Serve as the media contact for NCAA Women’s College World Series and any NCAA Softball event at the USA Softball Hall of Fame Complex

*Other duties as assigned. 

Required and/or Desired Skills:

• Ability to work at National Headquarters in Oklahoma City, OK
• Bachelor’s Degree in Communications or related field
• Minimum of four years experience preferred
•  Excellent organizational focus and attention to detail
• Strong understanding of Communications and Public Relations
• Photoshop, Graphic Design, ability to create graphics preferred
• Ability to write/edit HTML codes
• Clear, concise and effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to be a self-starter as well as work in team environment to assist the Communications Department in providing quality customer service.
• Flexible schedule with the ability to work weekends and travel domestically/internationally
• Works effectively and quickly in a dynamic environment
• Ability to lift heavy packages and work outside for events
• Eager to learn in an ever-changing industry
• A passion for sports, softball preferred