Associate Director, Athletic Communications & Social Strategy

Lafayette College

Easton (Northampton County)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 85,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Lafayette College seeks an energetic, strategic and innovative Associate Director of Athletic Communications. The role centers on storytelling for Lafayette’s athletic programs, especially football, blending traditional media relations with modern digital content creation.

Responsibilities include serving as the football SID, managing game-day operations, writing game notes, and producing high-impact visuals.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field required.
3–5 years of progressive experience in athletic communications or digital content creation; collegiate athletics preferred.
Advanced proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, InDesign).
Knowledge of short-form video trends and social media algorithms.
Experience operating professional photography and videography equipment.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary media contact and strategic communications manager for Lafayette Football and other teams as needed.
Write, edit, and distribute game notes, press releases, and feature stories.
Manage football stats, data, and NCAA reporting requirements; supervise staff and freelancers.
Assist with social media strategy and creation of cutting-edge graphics and video content; track engagement metrics.