Thomas Hoffman

Assistant Director of Communications at Auburn

United States

About

Experience

  • Assistant Director of Communications at Auburn Athletics Department
    Jul 2022 - Present · 4 yrs

    • Developed the vision, strategy and brand for assigned sport programs, including Secondary Men's Basketball, Volleyball and Swimming and Diving. • Built and maintained relationships with both the local and national media covering Auburn’s nationally-ranked programs. • Directed the content team for assigned sports on the planning, execution and distribution of Auburn-generated content. • Managed the gameday staff for both Volleyball and Swimming and Diving to ensure smooth execution of arena set up, credentialing, live statistics, post-game press conferences, etc. • Maintained and organized all statistics for assigned sports to track key storylines and keep accurate records. • Worked closely with internal departments to collaborate on messaging of key talking points, ticketing strategies and other generated objectives.

  • Assistant Director of Strategic Communications at University of Northern Colorado
    Oct 2020 - Jun 2022 · 1 yr 9 mos

    • Developed the vision, strategy and brand for assigned sport programs, including Women’s Basketball, Volleyball, Women’s Soccer, Swim and Dive and Baseball. • Planned, drafted and directed press releases, game notes and feature stories for assigned sports under strict deadlines. • Managed and assigned staff of interns and student workers to gameday duties, including stats, official scorebook, on-court promotions and public address. • Created working relationships with outside media for enhanced coverage of assigned sports by pitching feature stories in local TV, papers and radio stations. • Oversaw the creation of graphics, photography assets and video projects for both content creation and branding purposes on digital platforms and social media channels for all assigned sports.

  • Triple Crown Sports (5 yrs 6 mos)
    • Director of Media
      Sep 2018 - Oct 2020 · 2 yrs 2 mos

      As Director of Media, I am responsible for the entirety of the company’s digital footprint. With over 150 youth competitions and seven NCAA Division I tournaments on our slate, my team is responsible for the strategy, design and implementation of all social media, written and video content, and broadcasting. • Managing Triple Crown’s 27 social media accounts, including the WNIT where I increased Twitter followers by over 20% and organic engagement by 30% over the last two years • Developing and executing all media relations functions for Pre and Postseason WNIT, Men’s and Women’s Cancun Challenge, NIVC, NISC and Puerto Vallarta College Challenge • Designing and built new websites for the Cancun Challenge and Women’s NIT • Developing media division internship program

    • Digital Marketing/Media Specialist
      Aug 2017 - Sep 2018 · 1 yr 2 mos

      As part of the media division, I contributed to written and video content across the company’s various social media platforms. I served as the lead contact for our seven NCAA Division I tournaments, facilitating the needs for each institution and working hand-in-hand with media members. • Planned pre, during and post gameday logistics and operations • Play-by-play and color commentary for top national youth baseball and softball events and college NISC • Wrote tournament previews and feature stories on selected clubs and athletes

    • Marketing and Sports Information Assistant
      May 2015 - Sep 2018 · 3 yrs 5 mos

      ▪ Managed multiple social media platforms including seven Facebook accounts, eight Twitter accounts and Instagram ▪ Implemented Triple Crown’s first Snapchat account establishing 200 followers in its first month of existence ▪ Executed and developed several social media contests and procured prizes worth over $5,000 for participants ▪ Updated TCS Blog throughout tournaments and seasons, writing event previews and recaps. ▪ Designed graphics for both TCS website and social media accounts ▪ Specialized in real­time updates of major sporting events on location utilizing social media ▪ Served as public address announcer at The Triple Crown “Cancun Challenge” college basketball tournament featuring 18 NCAA Division I programs

  • University of Northern Colorado (3 yrs 5 mos)
    • Assistant Sports Information Director
      Aug 2016 - Jul 2017 · 1 yr

      Along with serving as the primary contact for women’s soccer, swim & dive, wrestling and softball, I assisted in media relations duties for nearly all of the 19 sports on campus with an emphasis on football and men’s basketball. I also served as the primary statistician for each program. • Radio voice of men’s and women’s basketball • With an emphasis on social media, brought fan engagement to a new high in each of my assigned sports • Managed a staff of student workers to aid in gameday operations

    • Student Marketing and Promotions Coordinator
      Mar 2014 - Aug 2016 · 2 yrs 6 mos

      Marketing Coordinator ▪ Prepared and executed promotional activities for all UNC home athletic events including on­court contests and recognitions ▪ Oversaw six marketing interns for home events, community appearance and day­to­day office operations ▪ Collaborated with athletic teams and campus community to establish high­level gameday experiences and increase interest in UNC Athletics and the University as a whole Play­By­Play Radio Announcer ▪ Serve as play­by­play and color commentary for UNC sports including varsity women’s basketball, baseball, and club hockey Public Address Announcer  Performed all public address announcements for women’s soccer, volleyball, women’s basketball, swimming and diving, softball and baseball.  Master of Ceremonies for on­court promotions for men’s basketball Gameday Operations Assistant Big Sky Conference Basketball Tournament  Maintained open lines of communication between gameday director and video production staff  Oversaw proper graphics pre-game, during media timeouts, and postgame to be displayed on arena jumbotron

  • Board Member at University of Northern Colorado Student Radio
    Oct 2012 - Mar 2016 · 3 yrs 6 mos

    General Manager ▪ Oversee all UNC Student Radio events including playlist set­up, timeline, equipment needs and staffing ▪ Managed annual budget of $20,000 used for equipment maintenance, promotional giveaways and travel expenses Sports Director/On­Air Talent ▪ Assemble staffs for UNC sporting events such as varsity baseball broadcasts, pre­game shows for varsity football and club hockey broadcasts. ▪ Color commentary and play­by­play at UNC sport events and hosted weekly radio show “UNC Bear’s Den Sports Report” ▪ Master of Ceremonies for 2013 Student Spring Concert featuring Macklemore