Athletics Communications Director: Lead Media & Broadcast

City of Dawson Creek; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 55,250 - 74,750; Full time

Job summary

The Wichita State Intercollegiate Athletic Association seeks an Assistant/Associate Athletics Director of Shocker Media to lead Wichita State Athletics' integrated communications unit, connecting student-athletes, coaches, programs and the Shocker brand with fans, donors, media and alumni through strategic communications, digital content, social media and live event broadcasts.

The role oversees strategic communications, storytelling, digital content, and broadcast operations, ensuring alignment

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, journalism or a related field.
• Six years of experience in marketing, communications, digital media, or related field, with one year of experience in a leadership role. 30 hours of graduate coursework can be substituted for two years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic direction and operations of the strategic communications unit.
• Plan, implement, evaluate, and oversee athletic media and public relations materials, policies and procedures.
• Serve as the primary contact for assigned NCAA Division I sport program(s).
• Direct departmental storytelling initiatives in collaboration with Marketing, Fan Engagement and Creative Services.
• Oversee athletic broadcast operations, including production planning, staffing, vendor relationships, equipment management and compliance with NCAA, conference, and broadcast standards.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Ethics and integrity

NCAA knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Proactive attitude

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications

Job description

The Wichita State Intercollegiate Athletic Association seeks an Assistant/Associate Athletics Director of Shocker Media to lead Wichita State Athletics' integrated communications unit, connecting student-athletes, coaches, programs and the Shocker brand with fans, donors, media and alumni through strategic communications, digital content, social media and live event broadcasts.

The role oversees strategic communications, storytelling, digital content, and broadcast operations, ensuring alignment