Athletic Communications Lead

CSU; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health coverage

Retirement plans

Tuition waiver

EAP

Wellness programs

Job summary

California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) seeks an Assistant Director of Athletic Communications to lead sports information and media relations for our athletic programs. You will help create and distribute press content, manage digital content, and ensure compliance with policies.

This temporary 1-year role involves game-day support, statistics, archives, and collaboration with stakeholders across the department.

Qualifications

• General knowledge of media relations, public affairs, and sports information.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to analyze information and translate complex concepts.

Responsibilities

• Create and distribute press releases, newsletters, game notes, recaps, and social posts.
• Support social media with timely posts and monitoring.
• Update websites with news, schedules, and results.
• Prepare rosters, programs, and flip cards for game days.
• Update statistics and assist in press box; provide in-game social updates.
• Produce post‑event box scores, recaps, and distribution.
• Maintain statistical records and digital/physical archives.
• Catalog and update media files in digital archiving systems.

Skills

Media relations

Public affairs

Sports information

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Organization

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) seeks an Assistant Director of Athletic Communications to lead sports information and media relations for our athletic programs. You will help create and distribute press content, manage digital content, and ensure compliance with policies.

This temporary 1-year role involves game-day support, statistics, archives, and collaboration with stakeholders across the department.