Responsibilities

• Lead athletic communications and storytelling initiatives.
• Report directly to the Director of Athletics, and work in partnership with athletics marketing to elevate the visibility and brand of Marian Athletics.
• Oversee day-to-day athletic communications operations.
• Supervise the Sports Information Specialist.
• Develop strategic communication efforts that enhance engagement, promote Marian Athletics, and strengthen the student-athlete experience through effective storytelling and communication.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, targeting majors in communications, journalism, sports management, and sports marketing
• Demonstrated success in collegiate athletic communications, sports information, sports marketing, or a related field.
• Strong leadership skills with experience supervising staff and managing multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in industry-standard platforms and tools (e.g., Stat Crew/PrestoStats/Genius, Adobe Creative Suite, web CMS, and live streaming technologies).
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage student-athletes, coaches, administrators, and external stakeholders.
• Understanding of emerging trends in digital media, social media strategy, and content creation within collegiate athletics.
• Ability to manage budgets and operate effectively within institutional resources.
• Knowledge of and commitment to the mission of Marian University.