Responsibilities

• Own and execute the overall communications and media strategy for LOVB Nebraska, ensuring alignment with league initiatives and organizational priorities.
• Serve as the primary media contact for the team.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with local, regional, and national media.
• Write and distribute press releases, media advisories, feature pitches, and official team communications.
• Manage all sports information functions.
• Oversee game-day media operations, including credentialing, press access, interview coordination, and media hospitality.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive social media strategy across all platforms to drive engagement, audience growth, and brand consistency.
• Oversee content planning and creation, including graphics, video, behind-the-scenes storytelling, and match coverage.
• Manage website content, including news stories, player bios, statistics, and announcements, ensuring accuracy and brand alignment. Monitor analytics and performance metrics across digital and social platforms to optimize reach and engagement.
• Collaborate closely with marketing, ticketing, partnerships, and event operations to amplify campaigns, drive attendance, and enhance the fan experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Proven leadership experience in public relations, sports communications, or digital media, preferably in sports or live events.
• Strong working knowledge of media relations strategy, social media platforms, and digital analytics tools.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
• Ability to lead from the front and establish a best-in-class communications operation in a startup environment.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and team-development skills.
• Strategic thinker with a creative approach to building brand visibility and volleyball fandom.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and follow-through.
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, ticketing, partnerships, and operations teams.
• Demonstrated discretion in handling sensitive and confidential information.

Preferred

• Prior experience in professional sports, college athletics, live events, or entertainment preferred.
• Experience serving as a primary media contact or communications lead strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated success building brand awareness and generating earned media coverage.