Athletics Communications & Digital Media Lead

University of Denver; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition benefit

Eco Pass

Job summary

University of Denver is seeking an Assistant Director of Communications & Digital Media to lead the sports information for Gymnastics, Women's Soccer, Men's Tennis, and Women's Tennis. You will craft press releases, feature stories, and social content while coordinating media relations and statistical services for assigned sports.

The role requires collaboration with multiple units, including Marketing, Sponsorship, Event Management, and Development, to advance the department's communications

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and 1–2 years in athletic communications or a similar role.
• Experience creating press materials, bios, and feature articles.
• Ability to manage media relations, social media, and digital content for multiple sports.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the sports information director for assigned teams; write and edit press releases and game programs.
• Coordinate media relations, social media, and statistical services for home contests.
• Nominate student‑athletes for honors and publicize winners.
• Create digital content in collaboration with the Creative unit.
• Support department partnerships to promote revenue‑generating opportunities.

Skills

Communication skills

Editing/writing

Public relations

Social media strategy

Budgeting

Design software

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

StatCrew

Genius Sports

Content Management Systems

Adobe Photoshop

InDesign

Job description

University of Denver is seeking an Assistant Director of Communications & Digital Media to lead the sports information for Gymnastics, Women's Soccer, Men's Tennis, and Women's Tennis. You will craft press releases, feature stories, and social content while coordinating media relations and statistical services for assigned sports.

The role requires collaboration with multiple units, including Marketing, Sponsorship, Event Management, and Development, to advance the department's communications