Director of Athletic Communications

Moscow, ID (Unknown)

$55K/yr – $65K/yrDirector/Executive1+ years expFull time

Posted 7 days ago

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Job Summary

Lead and scale a sports communications operation by building and guiding the team, managing the budget, and delivering data-driven content and strategic media partnerships to advance revenue goals.

  • Oversee staff recruitment, budgeting, and content development across assigned sports
  • Collaborate with leadership and media partners to ensure timely reporting and impactful communications

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Managing and hiring communications staff
  • Managing communications budget and expenditures
  • Write and edit a variety of content for assigned sports
  • Maintain govandals.com, social media presence, and online communications
  • Collaborate on data collection, insights and metrics to improve revenue digital strategy
  • Collect and maintain statistical records for assigned sports
  • Work with local and national media and broadcast partners to ensure accurate and timely reporting
  • Provide consultation and writing support to department leadership
  • Other duties as assigned

Requirements

  • One year performing media relations or public event organization
  • Bachelor's Degree in communications; four additional years of experience (for a total of five years) may substitute for a Bachelor's Degree

Preferred

  • Experience working in collegiate athletics
  • Experience working directly with coaching staffs and teams
  • Strong writer and copy editor
  • Experience with video production and graphic design in Adobe Creative Suite
  • Knowledge and understanding of NCAA rules and regulations regarding compliance issues
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