Responsibilities

• Lead the university’s Athletic Communications operation
• Develop and execute a comprehensive strategy to elevate the visibility and storytelling of 20+ varsity programs
• Oversee all aspects of athletic communications: media relations, digital and social media strategy, live coverage, branding, and historical records
• Work closely with coaches, administrators, and student-athletes to promote the success of FPU Athletics
• Manage creation and distribution of external communications: game recaps, feature stories, press releases, and multimedia content
• Serve as the primary media contact for assigned sports; cultivate relationships with local, regional, and national media; coordinate interviews, press opportunities, and coverage
• Direct digital content strategy: website management, social media platforms, live streaming coordination, and graphic design direction
• Supervise and mentor athletic communications staff, interns, and student workers
• Manage statistical reporting, record-keeping, and historical archives; ensure timely reporting to NCAA and conference
• Coordinate game day operations for home contests

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, sports management, journalism, or related field
• Master’s degree preferred
• Prior experience in athletic communications, sports information, or media relations, preferably at the collegiate level
• Strong writing, editing, and storytelling abilities
• Experience managing digital platforms, including websites and social media
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with statistical software, content management systems, live streaming platforms, and graphic design tools (preferred)
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Commitment to supporting student-athlete success and enhancing the visibility of athletics programs

Preferred

• Master’s degree in communications, sports management, journalism, or related field preferred
• Experience with statistical software preferred
• Experience with content management systems, live streaming platforms, and graphic design tools preferred
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Demonstrated commitment to student-athlete success and enhancing athletics visibility

Benefits

• medical, dental and vision coverage
• 403(b) retirement plan through TIAA
• life insurance
• short- and long-term disability
• educational benefits (for employee and qualifying dependents)
• pet insurance
• accident insurance
• critical illness coverage
• travel discounts
• 160 hours of paid time off (PTO)