Athletics Communications Director: Storytelling & Media Lead

Alverno College; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Alverno College is seeking an Athletic Communications Director to elevate visibility for its athletics programs. You will manage the athletics website, produce news releases and promotional content, and coordinate live statistics and game-day coverage for home events.

You will serve as the primary social media manager, craft timely stories for campus and media outlets, and collaborate with Marketing to ensure consistent branding across channels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Sports Management, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field required.
• Experience in sports information, athletic communications, or a similar field preferred (college, high school, or professional level acceptable).
• Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills with demonstrated ability to produce timely and engaging content.
• Familiarity with website content management systems (preferably SIDEARM Sports or PrestoSports).
• Experience managing social media content and analytics across multiple platforms.
• Working knowledge of live statistics software (such as NCAA LiveStats, StatCrew, or PrestoStats) is preferred.
• Basic graphic design and video editing skills are a plus.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends in alignment with the athletics competition schedule.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Understanding and appreciation of the NCAA Division III philosophy and Alverno’s mission.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update the Alverno College Athletics website, including rosters, schedules, results, player profiles, and feature stories.
• Serve as the primary social media manager for Alverno Athletics, creating timely, mission-aligned content for platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter (X).
• Write and distribute game recaps, press releases, and feature stories for student-athletes and athletic programs to campus, conference, and local media outlets.
• Coordinate live statistics, video streaming, and game-day coverage for home athletic events.
• Submit timely statistics, reports, and required materials to the Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference (NACC) and the NCAA.
• Serve as the main contact for media inquiries and assist in building relationships with local and regional sports media.
• Capture and curate photos and video content from athletic events for promotional and archival purposes.
• Create graphics, social media visuals, and basic video highlights for athletic promotion.
• Collaborate with Alverno’s Marketing and Communications Department to ensure athletics messaging aligns with the College’s brand standards.
• Assist with promoting special events including Senior Days, Athletic Awards, and campus-wide initiatives.
• Maintain historical records, statistics, and media archives for all Alverno athletic teams.
• Support student-athlete recognition, including weekly honors, all-conference nominations, and awards submissions.
• Coordinate student workers and/or volunteers assisting with athletic communications and game-day operations.
• Attend home athletic contests and occasional away events as needed.
• Comply with safety procedures and maintain a clean and organized work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the mission of the Athletics Department and Alverno College.

Skills

Writing

Editing

Storytelling

Social media

Content creation

CMS familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

SIDEARM Sports

PrestoSports

NCAA LiveStats

StatCrew

PrestoStats

Graphic design

Video editing

Job description

Alverno College is seeking an Athletic Communications Director to elevate visibility for its athletics programs. You will manage the athletics website, produce news releases and promotional content, and coordinate live statistics and game-day coverage for home events.

You will serve as the primary social media manager, craft timely stories for campus and media outlets, and collaborate with Marketing to ensure consistent branding across channels.