Athletic Communications Lead & Video Producer

Saginaw Valley State University; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Saginaw Valley State University invites applications for the Assistant Director of Athletic Communications. This role supports strategic communication, branding, and media relations for SVSU Athletics, overseeing digital media, video production, and game-day operations.

Responsibilities include managing the athletics website, social media platforms, and creating promotional content, while ensuring NCAA, conference, and institutional compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in communications, journalism, public relations, sport management, or related field.
• 1–3 years in athletic communications, media relations, or related field.
• Experience with desktop publishing, design software, and web publishing platforms.

Responsibilities

• Assist daily operations of the Athletic Communications department and report to the Assistant Athletic Director for Communications.
• Ensure NCAA compliance and brand consistency across all platforms.
• Manage and update SVSU Athletics website content and social media channels.
• Lead live game updates, graphics, and multimedia production for assigned sports.
• Oversee student staff scheduling and supervision during home contests and events.

Skills

Social media management

Web publishing platforms

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications or related field

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

PrestoSports

Sidearm

SID Help

Graphic design software

Job description

Saginaw Valley State University invites applications for the Assistant Director of Athletic Communications. This role supports strategic communication, branding, and media relations for SVSU Athletics, overseeing digital media, video production, and game-day operations.

Responsibilities include managing the athletics website, social media platforms, and creating promotional content, while ensuring NCAA, conference, and institutional compliance.