Responsibilities

• Direct and manage all aspects of the athletics department’s external communications strategy, ensuring consistent, compelling, and brand‑aligned messaging across platforms.
• Serve as the primary media relations contact for football and one assigned Olympic sport , including game‑day operations, statistics, media coordination, and post‑event reporting.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with local, regional, and national media outlets to increase coverage and visibility of Austin Peay Athletics.
• Oversee the creation and distribution of press releases, game notes, feature stories, and other written content.
• Coordinate interview requests, press conferences, and media availability for coaches, student‑athletes, and administrators.
• Lead the department’s digital brand strategy, ensuring alignment with institutional standards and athletics marketing objectives.
• Oversee the planning, creation, and execution of multimedia content—including video, graphics, photography, and written storytelling—to enhance fan engagement and brand identity.
• Collaborate with marketing, creative services, and external operations staff to develop integrated campaigns that support ticket sales, fundraising, and fan experience initiatives.
• Manage the department’s official athletics website, ensuring timely updates, accuracy, and engaging presentation.
• Direct the athletics department’s social media strategy across all platforms, ensuring consistent voice, timely content, and data‑driven growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, sport management, marketing, or related field.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in intercollegiate athletics communications, media relations, or digital content creation.
• Proficiency with statistical software (e.g., NCAA Live Stats), Adobe Creative Suite, and content management systems.
• Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and travel as required.

Preferred

• Experience with Division I football strongly preferred.

About the Organization

• About Us: Austin Peay State University is a four-year public, doctoral-level university, with six colleges and four Chairs of Excellence. The University has an enrollment of over 11,000 students and is located in Clarksville, Tennessee, a community of an estimated 150,287 people located approximately 40 miles northwest of Nashville, TN.

Note

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