Athletic Communications Director: Lead Brand & Media

University of Idaho; Moscow (ID); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Idaho in Moscow seeks a Director of Athletic Communications to lead external messaging, branding and publicity for the Athletics Department, and advance Idaho Vandals’ profile with fans, media, and partners.

You will manage staff, oversee the communications budget, maintain Govandals.com and social channels, and collaborate on data-driven revenue strategies while ensuring compliance with NCAA rules and university policies.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in media relations or public event organization.
• Bachelor’s Degree in communications; four additional years of experience (for a total of five years) may substitute for a Bachelor’s Degree.
• Preferred: experience in collegiate athletics, working with coaching staffs, strong writer and copy editor, and knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations regarding compliance issues.

Responsibilities

• Managing and hiring communications staff.
• Managing communications budget and expenditures.
• Write and edit a variety of content for assigned sports.
• Maintain govandals.com, social media presence, and online communications.
• Collaborate on data collection, insights and metrics to improve revenue digital strategy.
• Collect and maintain statistical records for assigned sports.
• Work with local and national media and broadcast partners to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
• Provide consultation and writing support to department leadership.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Media relations

Public events

Strong writing

Copy editing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

The University of Idaho in Moscow seeks a Director of Athletic Communications to lead external messaging, branding and publicity for the Athletics Department, and advance Idaho Vandals’ profile with fans, media, and partners.

You will manage staff, oversee the communications budget, maintain Govandals.com and social channels, and collaborate on data-driven revenue strategies while ensuring compliance with NCAA rules and university policies.