Athletic Communications Lead: Media & Digital Strategy

Chicago state university; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Chicago State University is seeking an Associate Athletic Director for Communication to lead communications for CSU Athletics. The role oversees media relations, strategy development, and editorial content across publications and the official site, while protecting university assets and ensuring compliant representation.

The candidate will coordinate publicity, train staff and student workers, and collaborate with departments to ensure events run smoothly.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, sports communications, sports marketing, sports management, public relations, communications, English, or related field.
• 1 year of professional experience in athletic communications/sports information.
• Master’s degree may substitute for 1 year of experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate publicity and communications for the Department of Athletics.
• Develop and implement media/public relations strategies.
• Produce editorial content for media guides, news releases, and the website.
• Nominate athletes and coaches for awards.
• Travel as media liaison for away events.
• Supervise student assistants and manage credentialing.
• Support the NEC with digital communications.
• Develop digital communication strategies (web, social, digital publications).
• Oversee website programming and content with SIDEARM Sports.
• Stay current on digital trends and analytics.
• Coordinate media coverage for home events.
• Collaborate with ticketing, events, marketing for smooth events.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Public relations

Writing

Editing

Media training

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Stat Crew / statistics tools

Job description

Chicago State University is seeking an Associate Athletic Director for Communication to lead communications for CSU Athletics. The role oversees media relations, strategy development, and editorial content across publications and the official site, while protecting university assets and ensuring compliant representation.

The candidate will coordinate publicity, train staff and student workers, and collaborate with departments to ensure events run smoothly.