Assistant Director of Athletic Communications

McDaniel College; Westminster (CO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition remission

403B retirement

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Paid maternity leave

Job summary

McDaniel College in Westminster, MD seeks an Assistant Director of Athletic Communications to serve as the primary external communications contact for the Department of Athletics, managing the official website and social channels, and producing video and graphic content.

The role leads multimedia content creation, plans live broadcasts, oversees production equipment, and supports coaches while upholding brand standards and Editorial integrity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 1+ years related experience preferred.
• Strong writing and analysis skills essential.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud Suite, Canva, and Production Truck preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead creation and execution of multimedia content and athletic communications for assigned teams.
• Plan and manage live broadcasts on the Centennial Conference Digital Network.
• Oversee broadcast operations and production equipment.
• Create content for digital platforms and in-venue displays.
• Serve as a strategic communications contact for the department.
• Supervise student workers; write game recaps, press releases, scripts, and feature stories.

Skills

Strong writing

Strong analysis

Leadership

Organization

Communication

Independence

Deadline-driven

Adaptable

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Canva

Production Truck

Job description

Assistant Director of Athletic Communications

McDaniel College is a four-year, independent college of the liberal arts and sciences offering over 100 undergraduate and graduate programs. One of the original "Colleges That Change Lives," McDaniel emphasizes experiential learning and student-faculty collaboration to develop the unique potential in every student. Represented by the Green Terror, over 20 athletic teams compete in the NCAA Division III Centennial Conference. A student-centered community of 1,600 undergraduates and 1,400 graduate students offers access to both Baltimore and Washington, D.C., plus a European campus in Budapest, Hungary.

This position has a budgeted hiring rate of $48,000. The position is classified as an A3. The A3 salary band for all full-time, 12-month positions at the college with this classification have a minimum rate of $45,000 and a maximum rate of $70,312.50. The actual schedule for exempt positions may vary based on the workload and responsibilities assigned.

At McDaniel College we value our employees by offering our full-time employees tuition remission, 403B retirement accounts, paid time off, medical insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and paid maternity and parental leave. For more information about the college's benefits, please click here to review the 2026 benefits guidebook and click here to view 2026 premium rates.

Job Description:

The Assistant Director of Athletic Communications assists the Director of Athletic Communications as the primary point of contact for external communications for the Department of Athletics at McDaniel. This position helps manage the official website and social media channels, and acts as the primary creator and editor of video and graphic content.

Key Responsibilities

This role leads the creation and execution of multimedia content and athletic communications, serving as the primary producer of video, graphic, and social media content for assigned teams. Responsibilities include planning and managing live athletic broadcasts on the Centennial Conference Digital Network, overseeing broadcast operations and production equipment, creating content for digital platforms and in-venue displays, and serving as a strategic communications contact.

This position also supervises student workers, writes game recaps, press releases, scripts, and feature stories; manages game statistics and historical records, uses NCAA Live Stats and PrestoSports for keeping in-game statistics; staffs home events and supervises student workers; maintains athlete, coach, and staff biographies and record books; and may serve as a public address announcer, host, or emcee. Additionally, the role ensures timely completion of athletics content, upholds institutional brand and editorial standards, and supports coaches and staff in maintaining brand consistency.

Requirements:

• A bachelor's degree is required.
• One or more years of related experience required.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed.
• Strong writing and analysis skills
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud Suite, Canva, and Production Truck preferred.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Able to work well independently, energetically, and creatively under strict deadlines.
• Manage multiple tasks under pressure and be adaptable to rapidly changing priorities.
• Ability to maintain composure, effectiveness, and focus when facing difficult challenges.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.

Additional Information:

McDaniel College, in compliance with federal and state laws and regulations, does not discriminate in the recruitment, admission, and employment of students, faculty, and staff in the operation of any of its educational programs and activities. McDaniel College will not tolerate any discrimination or harassment on the basis of any protected status including protective hairstyle, race, religion, color, ancestry or national origin, disability, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military status, genetic information, marital status, veteran's status, or any other actual or perceived legally protected characteristics.