Director of Marketing and Communications

San Diego, CA (On-site)

$6K/mo – $7K/moDirector/Executive2+ years expFull time

Posted 10 days ago

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Job Summary

Own the athletics marketing and fan-engagement strategy across digital, content, and revenue partnerships, leading integrated campaigns, storytelling, and cross-functional collaboration to grow attendance, engagement, and revenue.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Marketing & Fan Engagement - Lead the marketing and communications strategy for all sports programs with assignment to specific sports programs.
  • Oversee marketing campaigns focused on attendance growth, fan engagement, and revenue generation.
  • Develop sport-specific marketing plans aligned with departmental priorities.
  • Manage and execute game-day marketing initiatives and fan experience activations.
  • Coordinate marketing support for ticket sales initiatives and promotional campaigns.
  • Oversee Kids Club and like programs to help increase fanbase and revenue.
  • Storytelling & Content Strategy - Direct storytelling initiatives across digital, video, social, and written platforms.
  • Collaborate with creative services to produce compelling content highlighting student-athletes, coaches, and program success.
  • Ensure consistent brand messaging and storytelling across athletics communications channels.
  • Digital & Email Marketing - Develop and execute email marketing campaigns, including promotional and coordinate solicitation emails.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree required.
  • Minimum 2 years of professional experience in athletics marketing, communications, or a related field required. 3 or more years of related experience preferred.
  • Demonstrated experience leading integrated marketing campaigns, digital strategy, and fan engagement initiatives.
  • Strong understanding of revenue generation strategies, including ticket sales, promotions, and sponsorship activation.
  • Excellent written, interpersonal, and communication skills required.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple projects and sports programs simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred

  • Master’s degree preferred.
  • One or more years of supervisory experience with full-time staff, graduate assistants, or student workers preferred.
  • Experience in media relations, storytelling, and content development preferred.
  • Knowledge of college athletics and external operations (marketing, communications, fan engagement) preferred.
  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and social media platforms preferred.

Benefits

  • The University of San Diego offers a very competitive benefits package including; medical, dental, vision, a retirement contribution given to you by the University, and access to on-campus Fitness Centers.
  • Please visit the benefits section of our website to view all of the perks and benefits that USD has to offer.
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University of San Diego

The University of San Diego is a contemporary Catholic university, grounded in the liberal arts and anchored along an international border, advancing academic excellence to create a more inclusive, sustainable and hopeful world.Strengthened by the Catholic intellectual tradition, USD confronts humanity’s challenges by fostering peace, working for justice and leading with love.

Founded in 1949
San Diego, California, USA
4.5K employees (258 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
1.8M
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$727.7K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
54.6%
Direct
37.4%
Referral
6.5%
Social
0.8%
Paid
0.6%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~4.5K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
258 (6% of company)
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
3

Funding

Total Funding
$275K
Last Raise
$275K
Grant, 1 years ago

Funding History

  • Sep 2024
    Grant • $275K

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