Athletics Communications Lead

LRES Corporation; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Loyola University Chicago seeks an Assistant Director of Communications for Athletics to manage sports communications for assigned programs. The role involves handling game notes, releases, and weekly nominations, and coordinating with coaches and media across channels.

The position requires at least a bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or related fields and a minimum of two years’ athletics communications experience. Travel and content development are expected aspects of the job.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, sport management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in an athletics communications office.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the sports communication contact for assigned athletic programs.
• Travel may be required for select away games and championships.
• Assist in home event game management for media, communications, statistics, and content creation.
• Collaborate with University Marketing to ensure brand consistency and shared story initiatives.
• Assist in content creation to elevate the brand and awareness of sport programs.

Skills

Content creation

Social media management

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, sport management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe

Job description

Loyola University Chicago seeks an Assistant Director of Communications for Athletics to manage sports communications for assigned programs. The role involves handling game notes, releases, and weekly nominations, and coordinating with coaches and media across channels.

The position requires at least a bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or related fields and a minimum of two years’ athletics communications experience. Travel and content development are expected aspects of the job.