The director of football communications works closely with Memphis football and serves as a liaison between the program and the media, including print, radio, television, and digital outlets. This position is responsible for developing and executing strategic communications efforts that elevate the program’s national profile while ensuring a consistent brand identity across all platforms. Day-to-day duties consist of writing original press releases, layout and production of record books and game notes, supervision of assistants and student assistants, compilation of statistics, and disseminating information to various media. In addition to football responsibilities, this role will oversee communications for up to two Olympic sports.

Review of applicants will begin on August 3, 2026 and continue each week until the position is filled.

The University of Memphis is a leading, student-centered, urban public R1 research institution. Located in Memphis, Tennessee, on 1,160 acres. The University serves a population of nearly 20,000 students and 2,500 employees, including more than 1,000 full-time faculty members. The University offers bachelor’s degrees in more than 230 areas of study, master’s degrees in more than 50 subjects and doctoral degrees in 26 disciplines; supported an institutional record of more than $100 million in research awards for FY24; and has an operating budget of close to $500 million.