Director, Athletics Communications

Florida SouthWestern State College; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Florida SouthWestern State College is seeking a Director, Athletics Communications to lead the department's communications and media relations for intercollegiate athletics. This role coordinates activities that promote programs, athletes, coaches and events, and ensures timely, accurate information reaches internal and external audiences.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree with at least three years in collegiate athletics communications, including familiarity with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in sports journalism, sports administration, public relations or related field.
• Three years of progressively responsible professional work experience in collegiate athletics communications or related field.
• Experience in college or professional sports information/communications environments; knowledge of statistical and publishing software and content management.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends.
• Ability to travel to various campuses and locations for college business.
• Proficiency with office software including Microsoft Office and email.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary communications and media relations professional for the athletics department.
• Coordinate and implement communications activities promoting athletic programs, student-athletes, coaches and events.
• Support positive media coverage and public awareness; ensure timely, accurate information across audiences.
• Collaborate with Athletics leadership and college departments to uphold mission and standards.
• Travel as needed to represent the college at events and meetings.

Skills

Statistical software

Publishing software

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Three years experience in athletics communications

Tools

Content management systems

Job description

Florida SouthWestern State College is accepting resumes in search of a Director, Athletics Communications to join our team. The Director of Athletics Communications serves as the primary communications and mediarelations professional for the College’s Department of Intercollegiate Athletics. This positioncoordinates and implements communications activities that promote the College’s athleticprograms, student-athletes, coaches and events; supports positive media coverage and publicawareness; and ensures accurate, timely and consistent information is communicated to internaland external audiences. The Director works collaboratively with Athletics leadership andappropriate College departments to support the College’s mission, strategic priorities andcommunications standards.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education in sports journalism,sports administration, public relations or related field.
• Three (3) years of progressively responsible professional work experience in collegiate athleticscommunications, sports information, media relations, public relations, communications or arelated field.
• Experience working in a college or professional sports information office/communicationsenvironment, including knowledge of statistical and publishing software and website or digitalcontent management.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends.
• Ability to independently travel to various campuses and other locations for College business.
• Demonstrated proficiency using a personal computer, office software such as Microsoft Office and electronic mail.

FSW Employee Benefits feature:

• Competitive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance options to meet your needs
• Generous paid time off includes vacation, sick, personal, holidays, and winter & spring breaks
• Educational and professional development opportunities for you and your dependents

Florida SouthWestern State College, an equal access institution, prohibits discrimination in its employment, programs and activities based on race, sex, gender identity, age, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information or veteran status. Questions pertaining to educational equity, equal access or equal opportunity should be addressed to the College’s Title IX Coordinator/Compliance Officer: Angie Hawke; Room N-124; 8099 College Parkway SW, Fort Myers, FL 33919; [phone]; [e-mail]. FSW online anonymous reporting www.fsw.edu/report. Inquiries/complaints can be filed with the Title IX Coordinator/Compliance Officer online, in person, via mail, via email, or with the US Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights, Atlanta Office: 61 Forsyth St. SW Suite 19T70, Atlanta, GA 30303-8927.