Assistant Athletic Director, Football Communications
EXPIRED

University of California, Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA

Posted Aug 29, 2024

Expired Date: Sep 19, 2024

About the Job
University of California, Los Angeles
Athletic Director
Conference
Big Ten (DI)
Salary expectation
Unknown
Minimum Yrs Exp
5 Yrs Exp
Work type
Full-time
Job Description

Position Summary

The Athletic Communications office is the public relations arm of the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics (DIA), as well as the information gathering and distribution office for the DIA in its dealing with the media. Its purpose is to publicize and promote the student-athletes, coaches and events of the DIA. The Assistant Athletics Director, Football Communications is responsible for leading and executing the comprehensive public relations and communication strategies for the football program. This position plays a pivotal role in shaping the program’s public image, managing media relations, and enhancing the brand presence of the football team. The Assistant AD will oversee all aspects of football communications, including press releases, media guides, and interactions with local and national media outlets. Collaboration with the coaching staff, student-athletes, and the athletics department leadership is key to promoting the program’s values, achievements and story. The Assistant AD will have direct supervision of assigned communications directors and will serve on the Athletic Communications Leadership Team. Travel and ability to work extended hours, including evenings, weekends and holidays, particularly during football season, is required.

Salary & Compensation

*UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits.

Department History

University of California, Los Angeles Communications 2024–2025

Person Role

Liza David

Senior Associate Athletic Director, Communications W. Gymnastics, W. Soccer

Alex Timiraos

Director, Athletic Communications

Andrew Wagner

Associate Director, Athletic CommunicationsBaseball, Football Credentials

Andrew Sinatra

Senior Associate Director, Athletic Communications

Vinny Lavalsiti

Associate Director, Athletic Communications

Michael Abbott

Assistant Director, Athletic Communications

Corey Mueller

Assistant Director, Athletic Communications W. Basketball, M/W Track & Field and Cross Country

Jeff Rebello

Assistant Director, Athletic Communications Baseball, W. Volleyball

University of California, Los Angeles Marketing 2024–2025

Person Role

Eric Kowal

Senior Producer/Director

Danial Johnson

Director, Marketing

Jesus Ramirez

Assistant Athletics Director, Creative Content & Social Media

Joe Plonsky

Senior Producer/Director

Danny Harrington

Senior Associate Director, Digital Media & Operations

Brianna Hutchings

Assistant Director, Marketing

Jacob Sandman

Assistant Director, Marketing

Ryan Riffenburgh

Assistant Director, Marketing

University of California, Los Angeles Communications 2023–2024

Person Role

Liza David

Senior Associate Athletic Director, Communications W. Gymnastics, W. Soccer

Andrew Wagner

Associate Director, Athletic CommunicationsBaseball, Football Credentials

Steve Rourke

Associate Director, Athletic Communications

Ryan Finney

Associate Director, Athletic Communications

Andrew Sinatra

Senior Associate Director, Athletic Communications

Vinny Lavalsiti

Assistant Director, Athletic Communications M/W Golf, Softball, W. Volleyball

Michael Abbott

Assistant Director, Athletic Communications

Corey Mueller

Assistant Director, Athletic Communications W. Basketball, M/W Track & Field and Cross Country

University of California, Los Angeles Marketing 2023–2024

Person Role

Dana Weber

Assistant Athletic Director, Marketing and Fan Experience

Jesus Ramirez

Director, Creative Content & Social Media

Joe Plonsky

Senior Producer/Director

Danial Johnson

Director, Marketing

Eric Kowal

Senior Producer/Director

Danny Harrington

Senior Associate Director, Digital Media & Operations

Jacob Sandman

Assistant Director, Marketing

Brianna Hutchings

Assistant Director, Marketing

University of California, Los Angeles Communications 2022–2023

Person Role

Liza David

Associate Athletic Director, Athletic Communications W. Soccer, Gymnastics

Scott Markley

Sr. Associate Athletic Director, Communications

Andrew Sinatra

Associate Director, Athletic Communications

Alex Timiraos

Associate Director, Athletic Communications

Steve Rourke

Associate Director, Athletic Communications

Ryan Finney

Associate Director, Athletic Communications

Andrew Wagner

Assistant Director, Athletic Communications

Vinny Lavalsiti

Assistant Director, Athletic Communications M/W Golf, Softball, W. Volleyball

University of California, Los Angeles Marketing 2022–2023

Person Role

Dana Weber

Assistant Athletic Director, Marketing and Fan Experience

Danial Johnson

Director, Marketing

Eric Kowal

Senior Producer/Director

Jesus Ramirez

Director, Creative Content & Social Media

Joe Plonsky

Senior Producer/Director

Danny Harrington

Associate Director, Digital Media

Sarah Pruner

Assistant Director, Marketing

Bryan Corvera

Assistant Director, Marketing

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