Assistant Director of Strategic Communications and Storytelling

Colorado State University; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 53,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado State University’s Athletics department seeks an Assistant Director of Strategic Communications and Storytelling to lead communications and storytelling for intercollegiate sports. Based in Fort Collins, the role manages media relations, content campaigns, and game operations while ensuring NCAA compliance.

Ideal candidates bring 2+ years in athletics media relations, proficiency with InDesign/Photoshop and CMS, and a track record in multi-channel storytelling within college athletics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of two years of athletics media relations experience.
• Proficiency in publishing software (InDesign, Photoshop) and Microsoft applications.
• Familiarity with NCAA Live Stats system.
• Experience with website content management and organization.
• Knowledge of NCAA compliance rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day communications, media and broadcast relations for assigned sports.
• Develop and produce multi-channel content campaigns for assigned sports.
• Measure and report impact of communications tactics.
• Provide game management support for home events of assigned sports.
• Assist in staff development and oversight of student workers.
• Ensure compliance with department, University, Pac-12 and NCAA rules.

Skills

Media relations

Content creation

Website CMS

Adobe InDesign

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

InDesign

Photoshop

Job description

Job Description

Position Summary: The Assistant Director of Strategic Communications and Storytelling is a part of athletics’ creative agency responsible for directing communications, media and broadcast relations and storytelling efforts for the institution’s NCAA Division I-FBS intercollegiate athletics program, which sponsors 16 men’s and women’s sports. The position will have primary oversight for a highly visible sport within the department determined by the Senior Director of Strategic Communications and Storytelling. Located in the beautiful city of Fort Collins, Colorado State University is a premier land-grant university with world-class programs in education, outreach, and research. CSU has a student body of over 34,000 students, 7,400 employees, 258,000 living alumni, and annual research expenditures exceeding $498 million. The Colorado State University Department of Athletics sponsors 16 men’s and women’s intercollegiate sports and competes as a member of NCAA Division I-FBS and the Pac-12 Conference. More information on the University and its intercollegiate athletics program can be found at www.csurams.com and www.colostate.edu.

Essential Job Duties

• Lead the day-to-day communications, media and broadcast stakeholder relations duties for assigned sports.
• Develop and produce multi-channel content campaigns for assigned sports.
• Measure and report the impact of internal and external communication tactics.
• Provide communication game management for home events of assigned sports.
• Assist in office development and oversight of student workforce.
• Ensure compliance with all departmental, University, Pac-12 and NCAA procedures, rules and regulations.
• Assist with website development and management.
• Other duties as assigned by Director of Athletics or supervisor.

Supervision

This position may assist with supervision of student hourly employees, external freelancers, and volunteers.

Conditions of Employment

• Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires).
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and travel as needed.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States by the proposed start date; the department will not provide visa sponsorship for this position.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum of two years of work experience in athletics media relations.
• Proficiency in publishing software, including InDesign and Photoshop; and Microsoft applications.
• Proficiency in NCAA Live Stats system.
• Proficiency in Website content management and organization.
• Knowledge of NCAA compliance rules and regulations and NCAA statistical rules and regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree.
• Previous experience in content creation and distribution strategy and management.
• Previous experience working in collegiate athletics at the NCAA Division I level.
• Previous experience working in a sports creative and marketing agency model.
• Game management related working experience.

Salary

Salary Range $53,000 -- $60,000

Benefits

Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact. Review our detailed benefits information here. Explore the additional perks of working at CSU here. For the total value of CSU benefits in addition to wages, use our compensation calculator.

Background Check

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

EEO

Colorado State University (CSU) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Additional Information

Inspired by its land-grant heritage, Colorado State University is committed to excellence and engagement, setting the standard for public research universities in teaching, research, service and extension for the benefit of the citizens of Colorado, the United States, and the world.

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