The Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA), the official governing body of college tennis and the sport’s coaches association, is seeking a talented and versatile individual to serve in the dual role of Hall of Fame Manager & Communications Coordinator. This is an exciting and critically important time for college tennis and the ITA in the fast-paced and ever-changing worlds of higher education and intercollegiate athletics.
ITA Hall of Fame (HOF) Manager responsibilities to include:
Serve as manager of the ITA Women’s Hall of Fame Website and the ITA Men’s Hall of Fame Website
Curate content and drive web traffic to the ITA Hall of Fame websites
Create and edit the stories and history of women’s and men’s college tennis through a variety of modes (e.g., video interviews, oral history interviews, article writing, pictures, etc.)
Maintain current ITA brand guidelines
Work to protect and preserve the history of the college tennis
Create content to be shared in the ITA Hall of Fame Newsletter
Maintain and develop Social Media channels (X, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok & Facebook)
Create a consistent cadence of content in a variety of formats (short form videos, interviews, longer videos, etc.)
Grow followers and engagement
Help educate current student-athletes on the history of their sport
Improve collaborations with other ITA accounts (primary ITA account, ITA Student-Athlete Council, ITA Center for Coach Education, etc.)
Develop promotional campaigns for Hall of Fame ceremonies
Work closely with Hall of Fame Committees and former inductees to share and develop content
Serve as the primary media contact for induction ceremonies
Create content to be shown during ceremonies
Capture photo and video content during ceremonies that will be crucial to telling the stories of college tennis and these inductions
Share captured content on appropriate social media channels
ITA Marketing & Communications Coordinator responsibilities to include:
Assist ITA Director of Marketing, Communications, and Advanced Media with the writing of press releases and feature stories, the updating of the ITA website, the publication of job postings to the ITA Classifieds page, and the sending of ITA-related mailers through the MailChimp system
Serve as Marketing and Communications point of contact at a select number of ITA Events and Championships
Share stories and results from ITA Events and Championships to the ITA website, social media channels, and national media
Upload and organize photos to the ITA Photo Library while at ITA Events and Championships
Assist in the planning and execution of video content for the ITA website and social media channels
Assist with the marketing and promotion of the ITA included but not limited to ITA Events and Championships
Formulate and update key media lists for all ITA Events and Championships
Develop relationships with local media and tennis personnel to bolster excitement and attendance at ITA Events and Championships
Assist in formulating community engagement strategies for National ITA Events and Championships
Assist in creating community impact assessments after National ITA Events and Championships to showcase the benefits of hosting ITA Championships to current and potential host sites
Maintain ITA signage inventory and assist with shipping process to ITA Events
Provide additional support to team-based efforts as directed
Qualifications and Desired Skills:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Sports Information, Communication, Journalism, Marketing/PR or a related field
A deep appreciation for and understanding of the sport of tennis; interest in history
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Experience in managing various Social Media channels (X, Instagram, Facebook, etc.)
Experience working with websites (preferably WordPress)
Proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Cloud applications
Familiarity with Google applications
Minimum of two years of sport management experience, preferably in the sport of tennis
Applicants should be detail-oriented, possess the ability and dedication to complete assigned projects, have the ability to work in high-pressure situations, and possess good interpersonal skills.
Additional Information:
Salary commensurate with ITA title, level and experience of the individual hired
Position reports to the Director of Marketing, Communications, and Advanced Media
Position will require limited travel throughout the year for championships and events
Position will require some weekend and evening work
Position will work remotely from a home office setup
The annual salary will be approximately $50,000 and is dependent upon experience. Employee will be eligible for medical, dental, retirement, and life insurance benefits
To Apply:
Please submit cover letter and resume (including the contact information for a minimum of three references) to: Rachel Dagen, Director of Special Projects [email protected]
Posting Date: January 9, 2025
Application deadline: Open until filled
The Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) is the governing body of college tennis and a coaches association, both an advocate and an authority for the sport and its members. The ITA is committed to serving college tennis and returning the leaders of tomorrow while promoting both the athletic and academic achievements of the collegiate tennis community. The ITA, founded in 1956, is composed of more than 1,750 men’s and women’s varsity tennis teams representing more than 1,250 institutions and 3,000 coaches, while administering numerous regional and national championships, and the ITA College Tennis Rankings for 20,000 college varsity student-athletes across seven levels of play. The ITA also bolsters an industry leading awards program for players and coaches to honor excellence in academics, leadership, and sportsmanship. Keep up with all of the excitement around college tennis by visiting WeAreCollegeTennis.com and following the ITA on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Tik Tok, and LinkedIn.
