Communication and Sports Information Lead

The University of Lethbridge; Lethbridge; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Lethbridge seeks a Communication and Sports Information Lead to manage communications for Pronghorn Athletics. This role encompasses generating media content, fostering relationships with stakeholders, and promoting student-athletes, ensuring effective communication across various platforms.

Qualifications

• 2-4 Years Experience in sports communication.
• Ability to share information effectively and collaboratively.
• Solid sports background.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute communication strategies for Athletics and Recreation.
• Manage and produce content for media and social platforms.
• Generate revenue through sponsorship and media relations.

Skills

Communication skills

Media engagement

Content creation

Problem-solving

Strong relations with stakeholders

Social media management

Education

Bachelor degree in Communications, Sport and Recreation or Management

Job description

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title Communication and Sports Information Lead About the University

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We are one of Canada’s top universities and leading research institutions. With more than 8,000 undergraduate and graduate students, two campuses (Lethbridge and Calgary), seven faculties and schools, and more than 2,500 employees, ULethbridge is Lethbridge’s second largest employer. Faculty and staff come together to contribute, each in their own way, to establishing ULethbridge as Canada’s destination university. In 2022, Lethbridge was recognized as one of Canada’s top small cities.

Position Details

Reporting directly to the Executive Director of Athletics and Recreation, the Communication and Sports Information Lead is responsible for leading and executing communication strategies for Pronghorn Athletics and Horns Recreation. The position provides leadership for the University of Lethbridge Pronghorns and Horns Recreation brand. This position also showcases the successes of Pronghorn student-athletes, coaches, alumni and community, as well as university programs, recreation facilities, fitness and wellness classes, and student initiatives across platforms including media advisories, web, print, newsletters, radio marketing, online marketing, sponsorships, as well as ongoing engagement with community organizations.

The position is responsible for uploading the results, collaborating and reporting to the Canada West conference and with colleagues and professionals at other institutions, sharing stories, providing technical direction for the Canada West conference broadcast, promoting University of Lethbridge student-athletes for recognition at the conference and national level through nominating student-athletes for awards.

The role helps generate revenue through building relationships and executing sponsorship deliverables, communicating with local, provincial, and national media outlets. This role also manages, promotes and produces content, creating digital and video assets, authoring stories and recaps and coordinating social media for Pronghorn Athletics and Horns Recreation.

Position Qualifications

• 2-4 Years Experience in sports communication.
• Ability to build strong relations with stakeholders both internal and external.
• Ability to share information in an effective and collaborative manner.
• Ability to adapt and respond to a dynamic and changing environment.
• Strong communication skills, written, oral and digital.
• Ability to develop engaging digital content including video and graphics.
• Attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to use a variety of multi-media applications.
• Solid sports background.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to leverage social media to engage and communicate effectively.
  
  

Preferred

Bachelor degree or education in Communications, Sport and Recreation or Management.

Starting Salary Range (at 1.0 FTE) $5,291.00 - $5,990.00 monthly Full Salary Range (at 1.0 FTE) $5,291.00 - $6,687.00 monthly (AUPE - Grade 12) Campus Lethbridge Employment Group AUPE Position Category Other

Posting Detail Information

Open Date 04/14/2025 Close Date 05/26/2025 Open Until Filled Desired Start Date 08/01/2025 Position End Date (if temporary) 03/31/2026 Special Instructions to Applicants Employment Equity

The University of Lethbridge invites applications from all qualified candidates; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given preference.

The University of Lethbridge is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, including through all aspects of the hiring process. If you require support during the hiring process, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail] so that accommodations can be put in place to support you. All private information received in relation to your request for support will be kept confidential, only information required to facilitate the accommodation will be shared with the selection committee.

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Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
  
  

Optional Documents

• Additional Documents