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title: "Director of External Affairs"
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excerpt: "A job description from the National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) for a director of external affairs who oversees public relations, external marketing, strategic partnerships, reimbursement initiatives, and government affairs to raise the profession's visibility."
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