Director of Athletic Communications

Goucher College; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading college seeks a Director of Athletic Communications to manage sports information duties, oversee game day operations, and enhance the athletic program's visibility. The role involves supervising staff, coordinating media coverage, and adhering to NCAA standards. Candidates should have a relevant degree and experience in collegiate athletic communications. This position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to contribute to a diverse and equitable community.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years working in sports information or athletic communications required.
• 5 years of experience preferred, including as Director of Athletic Communications.

Responsibilities

• Oversee game day sports information operations and manage statistics crews.
• Ensure timely public information about athletic programs and update media.
• Supervise Athletic Communications GAs and marketing teams.

Skills

Communication

Social Media Management

Event Coordination

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Job description

Director of Athletic Communications Job Description:

Oversee and coordinate all traditional sports information duties including record/statistic-keeping, game previews/summaries, live-streams of competitions, scoring tables staff, and other media related to sport coverage. Adhere to Landmark Conference and NCAA sport information expectations, policies, and procedures. Supervise Athletic Communication GAs.

Essential Job Functions:

1. 35% A. Responsible for all aspects of traditional game day sports information operations that support a contest: game programs, hiring and supervision of statistics crews, photographers, supervising the press box, providing scripts for the public address announcers, managing live streaming on FloSports.
2. 30% B. Ensure that information about the college’s intercollegiate athletic program is available to the public in a timely and effective manner by covering assigned sports and teams in all aspects. Update game notes/information, the athletics website, pre and post-game media, action photographs, and the compiling of statistics, records, and archives.
3. 15% C. Adhere to the NCAA and Landmark Conference SID Standards, expectations, policies, and procedures – nominate student-athletes for conference, regional, and national awards; assist in organizing and managing Goucher Athletics Hall of Fame, the annual All Goucher Team, departmental awards, and the annual awards ceremony; assist in planning/coordination of other major events including Blue and Gold Weekend, Golf Outing, championships/meets.
4. 10% D. Facilitate and improve Goucher’s athletic presence on social media platforms – collaborate with the Office of Communications on the generation of creative content/media.
5. 15% E. Supervise Athletic Communications GAs, marketing teams, and other student workers.

Education:

• Required: Bachelor’s Degree
• Preferred: Master’s Degree

Professional Experience:

• Required: 2-4 years working in sports information or athletic communications in a collegiate setting
• Preferred: 5 years of experience including time as the Director of Athletic Communications

Job Category: Staff

Pay Range: $46,917.00 - $55,196.00

Application Instructions:

Consideration of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Please submit the following materials: cover letter, resume, and 3 references. Goucher College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates must provide proof of eligibility to work in the USA. No Visa sponsorship is offered for this position.

Goucher College is committed to increasing community equity and seeks applicants dedicated to principles of equity and inclusion.

Quicklink to apply: https://goucher.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Goucher_Careers/job/Gym-SRC/Director-of-Athletic-Communications_R-0000000591