Director of Athletic Communications

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic individual to oversee sports information operations. This role involves managing game day activities, ensuring effective communication of athletic events, and enhancing the college's presence on social media. With responsibilities ranging from supervising staff to coordinating major athletic events, this position is ideal for someone passionate about sports and community engagement. Join a vibrant team committed to excellence in collegiate athletics and contribute to a culture of equity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years in sports information or athletic communications in a collegiate setting.
• Experience with NCAA and Landmark Conference standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee game day sports information operations and manage statistics crews.
• Ensure timely public information about athletic programs and update media content.

Skills

Sports Information Management

Communication Skills

Social Media Management

Event Coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Job description

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% 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% 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% 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% 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% 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 the field of 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 will continue until the position is filled.

Please Submit The Following Application Materials

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• 3 references

Goucher College is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Candidates must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the USA. No Visa sponsorship is offered for this position.

Goucher College is committed to increasing the equity of our community and seeks applicants dedicated to applying principles of equity and inclusion in all areas of the campus community.