Athletics Communications Lead, Game Day & Media

University of Dayton; Dayton (OH); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Dayton seeks an Assistant Director of Athletics Communications to advance the Flyers’ athletics storytelling, amplify student-athlete achievements, and lead media relations for multiple Division I programs. The role supports game-day operations and public relations across select home events.

Under the Director of Athletics Communications, the assistant director will manage media coverage for at least four programs, contribute to social media strategies, and collaborate with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience as primary athletics communications/media relations contact.
• Proficiency with in-game statistics TAS/Stat Crew and NCAA Genius Software.
• Strong writing and communication skills.
• Proficiency in desktop publishing software (Adobe InDesign) and Adobe Photoshop.
• Proven game day experience in fast-paced environments.
• Experience in multimedia/social media for a communications office.
• Ability to work with student-athletes, coaches, staff, media and visitors daily.
• Willingness to travel with assigned teams; irregular hours including nights, weekends, holidays.
• Must have valid driver's license and insurable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Manage media, public relations and game day duties for at least four NCAA Division I programs.
• Assist with game day operations for select home events.
• Support other sports as needed, including men’s and women’s basketball.
• Travel with teams as assigned and work irregular hours.

Skills

Writing

Communication

Media relations

Game day ops

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

TAS/Stat Crew

NCAA Genius Software

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

University of Dayton seeks an Assistant Director of Athletics Communications to advance the Flyers’ athletics storytelling, amplify student-athlete achievements, and lead media relations for multiple Division I programs. The role supports game-day operations and public relations across select home events.

Under the Director of Athletics Communications, the assistant director will manage media coverage for at least four programs, contribute to social media strategies, and collaborate with