Assistant Director, Strategic Communications
Core
Manage publicity and external communications for the Intercollegiate Athletics Department, acting as a liaison between coaches, athletes, and media to pitch stories and handle information requests.
Role type
Assistant Director, Strategic Communications (Athletics)
Builds
Media guides, game programs, press releases, multimedia content, and official website content for intercollegiate sports.
Domain
Higher Education / Collegiate Athletics
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Media relations, content writing, editing, graphic layout, multimedia production, press box operations, NCAA compliance knowledge, travel management
Preferred skills
Experience in college/university athletic communications, familiarity with Mountain West Conference or NCAA rules
Technologies
None explicitly stated
Responsibilities
Write, produce, and edit media guides, game programs, and press releases; Identify and write stories with creative authority; Produce multimedia content for specific sports; Collaborate with fan engagement and ticketing departments; Travel with teams as media liaison; Coordinate press box operations; Pitch stories to local, regional, and national media; Ensure compliance with NCAA and university regulations