Assistant Director of Athletic Communications

Elon Uni Careers; North Carolina; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Elon University Athletics is seeking an Assistant Director of Athletic Communications to oversee media relations and publicity for assigned sports. The ideal candidate will have a background in sports information and strong communication skills. This role involves developing media strategies, managing social media, and ensuring compliance with NCAA regulations.

Benefits

28 annual days off

Immediate tuition remission for undergraduate courses

Retirement plan with 8% contribution

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Free use of campus fitness facilities

Free admission to events

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in athletic communications or media relations.
• Strong writing, editing, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary Sports Information Director for assigned sports.
• Coordinate and manage social media content for assigned sports.
• Oversee game day operations and media availability.

Skills

Communication

Writing

Editing

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications

Bachelor’s degree in journalism

Bachelor’s degree in public relations

Tools

StatCrew

NCAA Live Stats

WordPress

Job description

Title:Assistant Director of Athletic Communications

Position Type: Staff Full-Time

Days Per Week: Monday - Friday

Hours Per Week: 40

VP Area: Athletics

Department: Athletics

Position Summary

Elon University Athletics is seeking a dynamic and creative individual to serve as the Assistant Director of Athletic Communications. This position will serve as the primary communications contact for assigned sports, overseeing all media relations, publicity, and content creation efforts for these programs. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in sports information, with the ability to contribute to the creative services aspects of the department.

Benefits of Working at Elon

As an Elon University employee, you’ll join an internationally acclaimed university with a commitment to fostering a thriving community. Ranked among the most innovative, creative and best-run universities in the nation, Elon’s personal approach to education extends to employees, whose growth, professional development and success is a hallmark of our training and advancement opportunities.

Elon University’s home is the charming town of Elon, North Carolina, a small, friendly community located a short distance from the beach and the mountains, and among the vibrant cities of Greensboro, Raleigh and Durham. In addition to the beautiful canopy of historic oak trees iconic to our campus, you’ll find boundless opportunities for family-friendly recreation, cultural events and outdoor activities. Hiking, water sports, fine dining and entertainment are just a few of the many happenings in the Elon area, making the region one of the nation’s premier travel destinations.

Employees at Elon enjoy a generous and comprehensive benefits package that includes:

28 annual days off, including holidays and vacation.

Immediate tuition remission for undergraduate courses

Tuition remission for approved graduate-level courses after 12 months of employment.

Retirement plan with an 8 percent contribution from the university.

Immediate eligibility for health, dental and vision insurance, along with free acute care and lab services at our onsite Health & Wellness Clinic.

Free use of campus fitness facilities.

Free admission to musical and theater performances, guest speakers, religious and ethnic observances, recitals, art exhibitions, entertainment and our Division I Phoenix athletics.

Eligibility for tuition remission at Elon for spouses, qualifying domestic partners and dependents begins at two years of service. After two years of employment, eligibility begins for participation in the Tuition Exchange, a national scholarship exchange program that enables dependents to enroll in nationally recognized partner colleges and universities.

Elon values and celebrates the diverse backgrounds, cultures, experiences and perspectives of our community members. As an equal opportunity employer, Elon’s principles of diversity extend to race and gender identity, age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and other aspects of one’s identity. At Elon, our employees respect human differences, passion for lifelong learning, emphasis on personal integrity and an ethic of service.

Minimum Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, or a related field.
• 1-3 years of experience in athletic communications, media relations, or sports information at the collegiate level.
• Strong writing, editing, and organizational skills, with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of StatCrew, NCAA Live Stats, and other statistical software.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and travel as required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across multiple departments.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Experience in graphic design, video editing, and photography within an athletics setting.
• Knowledge of website management systems (e.g., SIDEARM Sports, WordPress, or similar CMS platforms).

Job Duties

• Serve as the primary Sports Information Director (SID) for assigned sports, handling all media relations, press releases, statistics, and game-day operations.
  • Develop and execute comprehensive media strategies to promote student-athletes, coaches, and teams.
  • Maintain and update team pages on the official athletics website with accurate statistics, rosters, schedules, bios, and news articles.
• Coordinate and manage social media content for assigned sports, working closely with creative services to enhance digital engagement.
  • Produce and distribute press releases, game recaps, and feature stories highlighting student-athletes and team accomplishments.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for local, regional, and national media, arranging interviews and media opportunities.
• Oversee game day operations, including stat crew coordination, press box management, and postgame media availability.
  • Assist in the creation of graphics, video content, and other creative assets to enhance storytelling and brand presence.
  • Collaborate with the creative team to develop photo, video, and social media strategies that align with department-wide branding efforts. -
• Nominate and promote student-athletes for conference and national awards.
  • Provide support for other sports and department-wide initiatives as needed.
• Complies with all University and CAA regulations, as well as all NCAA rules and regulations. Remains current with all changes in NCAA, as well as changes to University and CAA rules and regulations regarding intercollegiate athletics. This includes the requirement for self-reporting any possible rule violations and participation in the annual NCAA continuing education programs including passing the NCAA certification test, if applicable. Any violation of NCAA rules is prohibited.