Athletics Communications Director — Brand Growth & Storytelling

Penn State University

State College (Centre County)

On-site

USD 54,000 - 95,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Job summary

Penn State University in University Park seeks a Director or Sr. Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Strategic Communications to serve as the primary sport contact for men's basketball and to provide strategic supervisory support for an additional sport.

The role focuses on innovative content strategies and storytelling for the Nittany Lion brand. The candidate will lead a show media team, produce feature content, oversee online team records and releases for GoPSUsports.com, and supervise

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in journalism, public relations, or related field with 3+ years of relevant experience; or equivalent.
Experience in communications, public relations, and NCAA compliance knowledge.
Strong communication and organizational skills; initiative and storytelling passion.

Responsibilities

Serve as primary sport contact for men's basketball and provide supervisory support for an additional sport.
Develop and execute content strategies to grow the men's basketball brand.
Lead a show media team producing feature content and coverage for GoPSUsports.com.
Produce online team record books, news releases, and feature stories.
Coordinate social media in line with department goals and staff home/away events.