Athletics Communications & Storytelling Lead

Colorado State University; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 53,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado State University’s Athletics department seeks an Assistant Director of Strategic Communications and Storytelling to lead communications and storytelling for intercollegiate sports. Based in Fort Collins, the role manages media relations, content campaigns, and game operations while ensuring NCAA compliance.

Ideal candidates bring 2+ years in athletics media relations, proficiency with InDesign/Photoshop and CMS, and a track record in multi-channel storytelling within college athletics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of two years of athletics media relations experience.
• Proficiency in publishing software (InDesign, Photoshop) and Microsoft applications.
• Familiarity with NCAA Live Stats system.
• Experience with website content management and organization.
• Knowledge of NCAA compliance rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day communications, media and broadcast relations for assigned sports.
• Develop and produce multi-channel content campaigns for assigned sports.
• Measure and report impact of communications tactics.
• Provide game management support for home events of assigned sports.
• Assist in staff development and oversight of student workers.
• Ensure compliance with department, University, Pac-12 and NCAA rules.

Skills

Media relations

Content creation

Website CMS

Adobe InDesign

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

InDesign

Photoshop

Job description

Colorado State University’s Athletics department seeks an Assistant Director of Strategic Communications and Storytelling to lead communications and storytelling for intercollegiate sports. Based in Fort Collins, the role manages media relations, content campaigns, and game operations while ensuring NCAA compliance.

Ideal candidates bring 2+ years in athletics media relations, proficiency with InDesign/Photoshop and CMS, and a track record in multi-channel storytelling within college athletics.