Drive the Memphis Athletics communications program with strategic leadership, brand stewardship, and cross‑functional storytelling across 19 sports.

Responsibilities

• Assists with the daily operations of a department or work unit. Develops program guidelines and policies and may be responsible for the implementation of major programs or projects within a department.
• Provides strategic leadership, oversight, and execution of the athletics communications department.
• Shaping and protecting the brand of the athletics program, managing media relations, and serving as a primary liaison between the department and local, regional, and national media.
• Ensures consistent messaging, enhances national visibility, and supports coaches, student-athletes, and administrators in advancing the mission and goals of the Memphis Athletics.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive athletics communications strategy aligned with departmental goals for website content, overseeing the development of recaps, features, promotional pieces, fundraising/marketing and recruiting content.
• Supervise and manage the communications team and support staff responsible for day-to-day and event coverage of 19 sport programs including external events (e.g M Club Hall of Fame, PAWSCARS, Tigers on Tour).
• Provide guidance, performance feedback, and professional development support to team members to ensure high-quality coverage and adherence to brand standards.
• Serve as the primary communications contact for Football or Men’s Basketball as well as one other sport.
• Lead storytelling efforts across all platforms to elevate the visibility and reputation of the Memphis Athletics.
• Specifically, manage and edit the GoTigersGo.com website, including oversight of overall web strategy.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or related field and five (5) years of progressive experience in athletic communications, preferably at the NCAA Division I level
• Or Master’s Degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or related field and three (3) years of progressive experience in athletic communications, preferably at the NCAA Division I level
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license