Athletic Communications Lead — Game Day & Digital Storytelling

Norwich University; Northfield Center (VT); On-site; USD 58,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

403(b) retirement plan with employer 1

Job summary

Norwich University in Vermont seeks an Assistant Director of Athletic Communications to advance the visibility, reputation, and strategic storytelling of Norwich University athletics. Working within the Marketing & Communications Office (MCO), this role develops and executes integrated communications strategies that capture game day experiences, student-athlete achievements, and recruitment efforts.

This position blends traditional athletic communications duties with modern digital strategy,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 2 years in intercollegiate media relations/sports information.
• Experience with sports statistics software (Stat Crew, Prestostats, NCAA Live Stats).
• Proficiency in MS Office and Adobe Creative Cloud.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director to execute athletic communications programs and initiatives.
• Write, edit, and distribute news releases, game recaps, feature stories, and game notes.
• Manage social media strategies across platforms and analyze performance metrics.
• Coordinate game day communications operations, staffing, statistics, and media relations.
• Identify, recruit, train, and supervise student workers for daily operations and game day responsibilities.
• Serve as primary media contact for assigned sports and coordinate interviews.
• Collaborate with Creative Services on graphics, publications, and recruiting materials.
• Provide digital media support including website updates and video content integration.
• Maintain rosters, statistics, archives, and athletic website content.

Skills

MS Office

Adobe Creative Cloud

Sports statistics

Media relations

NCAA Live Stats

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Stat Crew

Prestostats

NCAA Live Stats

Job description

Norwich University in Vermont seeks an Assistant Director of Athletic Communications to advance the visibility, reputation, and strategic storytelling of Norwich University athletics. Working within the Marketing & Communications Office (MCO), this role develops and executes integrated communications strategies that capture game day experiences, student-athlete achievements, and recruitment efforts.

This position blends traditional athletic communications duties with modern digital strategy,