Athletics Communications Assistant, University Athletics

Lipscomb University; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Lipscomb University in Nashville invites applications for a full-time Communications Assistant. You will serve as the primary media contact for assigned sports and implement publicity campaigns to engage fans across all programs.

Duties include maintaining the athletics website, producing game notes, and managing social media graphics with InDesign/Photoshop. You will travel for select events, cover gamedays, and assist with press releases.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one (1) year experience in an intercollegiate sports information office at the NCAA Division I or II level.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required. Must be excellent at editing copy.
• Excellent organization and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with web site maintenance (SIDEARM), and Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop required).
• Familiarity with Stat Crew (softball, tennis) and Genius Sports programs (basketball, volleyball, soccer) and website content management systems (SIDEARM) is preferred.
• Must be self‑motivated with attention to detail and accuracy.
• A bachelor’s degree is required with a major in journalism, communications, public relations or related field.
• Evening and weekend hours required along with some travel.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary media contact for assigned sports.
• Implement publicity campaigns to increase fan engagement across all sports.
• Assist with the maintenance of the department’s website, archival information, records, photos, statistics, etc., including the creation of web/social media graphics packages.
• Will help run social media accounts and handle gameday stats for assigned sports and others as needed.
• Writing and dissemination of press releases; layout and design of assigned game notes and game day programs using Adobe InDesign and Photoshop.
• Assist with day-to-day operations of the athletic communications office for home events; travel to select events if required; collect and maintain statistical information; update and maintain sports social media accounts; and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Media contact

Verbal & written communication

Editing copy

Organization

Social media

Graphic design

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism/communications

Tools

SIDEARM

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Photoshop

Stat Crew

Genius Sports

Job description

Job Details

Lipscomb University, an NCAA Division I institution and a member of the ASUN Conference is accepting applications for one communications assistant. The full-time position has a starting date of December 1, 2026. The communications assistant will work closely with the Assistant AD for Communications & Digital Media and the Associate Director of Communications in covering all 17 of Lipscomb’s varsity sports and will be the primary contact for assigned sports, serving as the liaison between the media, student‑athletes and coaches.

Nashville, TN 37204, USA

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary media contact for assigned sports.
• Implement publicity campaigns to increase fan engagement across all sports.
• Assist with the maintenance of the department’s website, archival information, records, photos, statistics, etc., including the creation of web/social media graphics packages.
• Will help run social media accounts and handle gameday stats for assigned sports and others as needed.
• Writing and dissemination of press releases; layout and design of assigned game notes and game day programs using Adobe InDesign and Photoshop.
• Assist with day-to-day operations of the athletic communications office for home events; travel to select events if required; collect and maintain statistical information; update and maintain sports social media accounts; and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one (1) year experience in an intercollegiate sports information office at the NCAA Division I or II level.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required. Must be excellent at editing copy.
• Excellent organization and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with web site maintenance (SIDEARM), and Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop required).
• Familiarity with Stat Crew (softball, tennis) and Genius Sports programs (basketball, volleyball, soccer) and website content management systems (SIDEARM) is preferred.
• Must be self‑motivated with attention to detail and accuracy.
• A bachelor’s degree is required with a major in journalism, communications, public relations or related field.
• Evening and weekend hours required along with some travel.

Behaviors

Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking

Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Motivations

Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Self‑Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Education

Preferred: Bachelors or better in Communication or related field.

Experience

Required: 1-3 years: Minimum of one (1) year experience in an intercollegiate sports information office at the NCAA Division I or II level.

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