Director of Athletic Communications

Moscow, ID (On-site)

$55K/yr – $65K/yrDirector/Executive5+ years expFull time

Posted 6 days ago

Top 1% of applicants do these two things.

The other 99% submit and hope. You're about to do something different.

Job Summary

Own and lead university communications for Vandals athletics, including staff management, budget, content creation, and media relations, while collaborating on data-driven revenue strategy and reporting.

Own the communications program across digital platforms and editorial output.
Drive media relations, content strategy, and metrics to improve revenue and visibility.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Managing and hiring communications staff
Managing communications budget and expenditures
Write and edit a variety of content for assigned sports
Maintain govandals.com, social media presence, and online communications
Collaborate on data collection, insights and metrics to improve revenue digital strategy
Collect and maintain statistical records for assigned sports
Work with local and national media and broadcast partners to ensure accurate and timely reporting
Provide consultation and writing support to department leadership
Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in communications; four additional years of experience (for a total of five years) may substitute for a Bachelor's Degree
One year performing media relations or public event organization

Preferred

Experience working in collegiate athletics
Experience working directly with coaching staffs and teams
Strong writer and copy editor
Experience with video production and graphic design in Adobe Creative Suite
Knowledge and understanding of NCAA rules and regulations regarding compliance issues

University of Idaho

Since 1889, the University of Idaho has been a place that expects more from itself, more from its students, more from knowledge and more from life. The University of Idaho is where students come to succeed and learn to lead. At our main campus in Moscow, Idaho – and our centers throughout the state –students find many opportunities to share in our community and culture. Idaho combines the strength of a large university with the intimacy of small learning communities.We offer a distinctive combination of outstanding majors and graduate programs, accomplished faculty, world-class facilities, renowned research and a residential campus in a spectacular natural setting.There's no better way to learn, think and live than at the University of Idaho. Expect more from a leading university. We'll deliver.

Founded in 2011

Moscow, Idaho, USA

5.1K employees (305 in marketing)

www.uidaho.edu