Assistant Director, Communications & Digital Media

University of Denver; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition benefit

ECO pass

Job summary

The University of Denver seeks an Assistant Director of Athletic Communications and New Digital Media to convey stories and manage primary sports information for DU’s lacrosse, basketball and volleyball programs, plus other sports as assigned.

The role focuses on content creation, media relations, and campaigns to promote student‑athletes and programs across multiple platforms, with strong collaboration with external units.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 1–2 years in communications.
• Strong writing and editorial abilities for press releases and bios.
• Experience coordinating media relations and game day events.

Responsibilities

• Write, edit and disseminate press releases and feature stories; design brochures and game programs.
• Coordinate media relations, social media and statistical services for home contests.
• Travel for postseason coverage and nominate student‑athletes for honors.
• Support revenue-generating activities with marketing, sponsorships and ticket sales.
• Lead team photos, media days and headshot day with UD photographer.

Skills

Media relations

Writing press releases

Public speaking

Budget management

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Premiere

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Premiere

Job description

The University of Denver seeks an Assistant Director of Athletic Communications and New Digital Media to convey stories and manage primary sports information for DU’s lacrosse, basketball and volleyball programs, plus other sports as assigned.

The role focuses on content creation, media relations, and campaigns to promote student‑athletes and programs across multiple platforms, with strong collaboration with external units.