Athletics Communications Lead — Part-Time, On-Campus

Washington Adventist University; Takoma Park (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Washington Adventist University in Takoma Park, MD is seeking a part-time Sports Information Director to lead the university’s athletics communications and media relations for its sports programs. This on-site role requires collaboration with the Athletic Director, coaches, student-athletes, and university partners to enhance visibility and competitiveness.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree and at least two years in collegiate athletics or related fields, with experience in press

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of two years of experience in collegiate athletics, coaching, sports information, or related field.
• Experience with athletics communications, media relations, and digital platforms preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage sports information operations for assigned and priority sports, aligned with the academic calendar and competitive seasons.
• Serve as the primary media contact for assigned sports; coordinate correspondence with media, competing institutions, officials, and conference/NAIA partners.
• Write, edit, and distribute athletics communications materials, including press releases, game recaps, feature stories, and digital content.
• Maintain and update the WAU Athletics website (wauathletics.com) for assigned sports and ensure accuracy of schedules, rosters, and statistics.
• Oversee and train student workers and statisticians to support game-day operations and statistical reporting.
• Manage athletics social media content in coordination with the Office of Integrated Marketing and Communications.
• Coordinate graphics and video content using Adobe Photoshop, Premiere, or similar tools, leveraging shared departmental resources where available.

Skills

Media relations

Writing

Editing

Digital content

Social media

Adobe Photoshop

Premiere

Web updates

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Premiere

Job description

Washington Adventist University in Takoma Park, MD is seeking a part-time Sports Information Director to lead the university’s athletics communications and media relations for its sports programs. This on-site role requires collaboration with the Athletic Director, coaches, student-athletes, and university partners to enhance visibility and competitiveness.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree and at least two years in collegiate athletics or related fields, with experience in press