Assistant Director of Athletic Communication

Evansville, IN (Unknown)

Salary Not AvailableMid Level2+ years exp

Posted 11 days ago

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Job Summary

Owns the university athletics communications and media relations portfolio for assigned sports, guiding game coverage, statistics, content creation, media outreach and live productions while ensuring brand consistency and compliance.

Lead game coverage, press notes, and social content creation
Coordinate media interviews, gameday operations, and statistics support
Support photo/video production and brand/compliance adherence

Job Description

Responsibilities

Manage and update USIScreamingEagles.com.
Update and archive rosters, statistics and records for assigned sports.
Write game stories and news releases.
Produce official notes for media and broadcasting purposes.
Create and post content to social media channels.
Assist with maintaining the Athletics photo library.
Coordinate interview requests and media relations for assigned sports.
Help manage USI’s gameday press box and scorer’s table staff.
Serve as primary contact for several varsity sports as assigned.
Generate additional feature content, photography and video to promote awareness, engagement and interest.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree, preferably in sports communication or a related field.
2-3 years of experience in intercollegiate athletics or professional sports. Prior work as a graduate assistant or undergraduate may be considered.
Knowledge of trends in the industry, techniques and principles of writing, publication and graphic design.
Knowledge of various multimedia editing software programs.
Knowledge of social media platforms and the latest trends and best practices for multimedia applications.
Basic knowledge of collegiate athletic media relations practices and operations.
Position requires considerable initiative, creativity, and independence.
Evidence of strong communication skills.

Preferred

Experience with statistical software such as NCAA Live Stats, Presto, Stat Input and Statcrew. Experience with Baseball/Softball Stringer is a plus.
Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, especially Photoshop, InDesign, and Bridge/Lightroom. Experience with Premiere, Audition, and After Effects is a plus.
Experience with photo and video cameras.

Benefits

Affordable medical, dental, vision, life and short term and long-term disability insurance plans.
Retirement plan where the University makes the total contribution equivalent to 11% of annual salary.
Full tuition fee waiver for employees/75% for spouses and dependent children.
Vacation and sick time
Holiday pay
Free access to Recreation, Fitness & Wellness Center.
Access to on-campus University Health Center and Dental Hygiene Clinic.
For more information about the benefits that USI offers, please visit www.usi.edu/hr/benefits.

University of Southern Indiana

At the University of Southern Indiana, transformation isn’t just something we live with—it’s what we embrace and create. For over six decades, we’ve been a community of thinkers, builders, caregivers, dreamers and doers who know that progress is never finished. It’s early mornings and late nights. It’s the work and the rework, the questions and the breakthroughs. It’s the belief that every challenge is an opportunity to evolve. Founded in 1965 and spread across 1,400 scenic acres in Evansville, Indiana, USI has grown into a hub for transformation—academic, personal and professional. Our students and alumni don’t just prepare for the future; they shape it. They soar, they serve, they innovate, they heal. And with every step, they carry forward our commitment: not just for the good, but for the better. Because change is constant. And at USI, so is our drive to lead it.

Founded in 1965

Evansville, Indiana, USA

1.9K employees (101 in marketing)

www.usi.edu