Assistant Athletic Communications Director

Assistant Athletic Communications Director

The University of Evansville Athletics Department, a proud member of the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC), invites applications for an energetic and strategic Assistant Athletic Communications Director.

This position serves as a vital storyteller and media relations lead for our intercollegiate sports programs. We are looking for a creative communicator who thrives in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment and is passionate about elevating the brand of our student-athletes and teams through compelling digital content, statistics, and public relations.

Key Responsibilities

The Assistant Athletic Communications Director balances daily media relations with creative content generation and historical record-keeping. Your main duties will include:

• Strategic Communications & Media Relations: Serve as the primary strategic communications contact for assigned sports, overseeing media relations, press releases, game notes, and interview availability.
• Content Creation & Storytelling: Collaborate with coaches, student-athletes, and staff to produce innovative, engaging content across digital platforms, focusing on in-season storytelling and off-season brand development.
• Statistics & Historical Archives: Maintain accurate in-game statistics, updated bios, rosters, record books, and historical archives for assigned programs.
• Conference & National Collaboration: Partner directly with the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) and NCAA offices on reporting, statistical accuracy, and award nominations.
• Departmental Support: Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support ticket sales, recruiting, and community engagement initiatives, and assist with department-wide coverage of additional sports as needed.
• Travel & On-Site Lead: Travel with assigned teams as the on-site communications and content-capture lead for away and postseason competitions.
• Compliance: Perform all duties in strict compliance with University, NCAA, and Missouri Valley Conference rules and regulations.

Assistant Athletic Communications Director

The University of Evansville Athletics Department, a proud member of the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC), invites applications for an energetic and strategic Assistant Athletic Communications Director.

This position serves as a vital storyteller and media relations lead for our intercollegiate sports programs. We are looking for a creative communicator who thrives in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment and is passionate about elevating the brand of our student-athletes and teams through compelling digital content, statistics, and public relations.

Key Responsibilities

The Assistant Athletic Communications Director balances daily media relations with creative content generation and historical record-keeping. Your main duties will include:

• Strategic Communications & Media Relations: Serve as the primary strategic communications contact for assigned sports, overseeing media relations, press releases, game notes, and interview availability.
• Content Creation & Storytelling: Collaborate with coaches, student-athletes, and staff to produce innovative, engaging content across digital platforms, focusing on in-season storytelling and off-season brand development.
• Statistics & Historical Archives: Maintain accurate in-game statistics, updated bios, rosters, record books, and historical archives for assigned programs.
• Conference & National Collaboration: Partner directly with the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) and NCAA offices on reporting, statistical accuracy, and award nominations.
• Departmental Support: Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support ticket sales, recruiting, and community engagement initiatives, and assist with department-wide coverage of additional sports as needed.
• Travel & On-Site Lead: Travel with assigned teams as the on-site communications and content-capture lead for away and postseason competitions.
• Compliance: Perform all duties in strict compliance with University, NCAA, and Missouri Valley Conference rules and regulations.

Required Qualifications

• Education: A Bachelor’s Degree is required.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a sharp eye for storytelling and editing.
• Technical Proficiency: Strong computer skills for publication design, website updates, and in-game statistical software (e.g., StatBroadcast/PrestoSports).
• Industry Knowledge: Comprehensive knowledge of intercollegiate sports and athletic media relations operations.
• Availability: Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and team travel.

Why Join the UE Athletics Team?

At the University of Evansville, our athletic communications staff are central to how our Purple Aces story is told to the world. You will work in a collaborative, high-energy environment alongside dedicated coaches and administrators who value innovation and student-athlete success. This role offers an incredible platform to hone your media relations expertise within a competitive Division I conference.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should complete the online application via the University of Evansville’s employment portal: http://www.evansville.edu/offices/hr/...

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