Athletics Communications Lead - Brand & Content

Loyola University Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Loyola University Chicago seeks an Athletics Communications Coordinator to manage sports communications for assigned programs, producing game notes, releases, stories, and social content.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or sport management and at least two years in athletics communications; will collaborate with Marketing and Communications and may travel for away games.

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.
• Experience producing and managing publications for multiple platforms (web, email, podcasts, video, photography, graphics, social media and print).
• Ability to work collaboratively with external relations and digital/creative media staff on campaigns and projects.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the sports communication contact for assigned athletic programs.
• Create game notes, working reports, weekly nominations, releases, and stories.
• Manage team social media accounts and content creation for media and branding.
• Assist in home event media management, statistics, and content creation.
• Collaborate with Marketing and Communications to ensure brand consistency.

Skills

Athletics communications

Publications design

Cross-platform content

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in journalism

Bachelor’s degree in communications

Bachelor’s degree in sport management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe

Job description

Loyola University Chicago seeks an Athletics Communications Coordinator to manage sports communications for assigned programs, producing game notes, releases, stories, and social content.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or sport management and at least two years in athletics communications; will collaborate with Marketing and Communications and may travel for away games.