Associate Director for Communications

TN, United States

Job Description

Job Summary

Responsible to the Associate Athletic Director of Marketing and Branding for assistance with public relations and publicity for the university’s athletics program, including development, management, and promotion of ETSU Athletics through creating video content, designing graphics, and assisting with social media calendar planning. Organizes, creates, designs, and executes a variety of different creative projects; other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Possesses strong editing and design skills in both video and graphic design.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Software.
• Ability to organize, create, design, and execute a variety of video content. This includes but is not limited to the following: Promotional videos, hype videos
• Familiar with social media platforms and the ability to follow and execute trends.
• Experience in building and executing social media content plans.

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Associate Director for Communications

TN, United States

Job Description

Job Summary

Responsible to the Associate Athletic Director of Marketing and Branding for assistance with public relations and publicity for the university’s athletics program, including development, management, and promotion of ETSU Athletics through creating video content, designing graphics, and assisting with social media calendar planning. Organizes, creates, designs, and executes a variety of different creative projects; other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Possesses strong editing and design skills in both video and graphic design.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Software.
• Ability to organize, create, design, and execute a variety of video content. This includes but is not limited to the following: Promotional videos, hype videos
• Familiar with social media platforms and the ability to follow and execute trends.
• Experience in building and executing social media content plans.
• Ability to collaborate with the communications, marketing, and creative staff.
• Previous experience working in a college creative services office.
• Attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and other computer skills required.
• Self-starter with an outstanding work ethic.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Must have a high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations and information.
• Strong teamwork aptitude.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and listening skills.
• Ability to work independently and coordinate multiple tasks.
• Employee shall adhere to all applicable rules and regulations of East Tennessee State University, the Southern Conference, and the NCAA.
• Experience working with outside media outlets.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 2 years of experience working in college athletic communications/creative services and/or such experience at the professional sports level.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree.
• 5 years of experience working in college athletic Communications/Creative Services and/or such experience at the professional sports level. 

Compensation and Benefits

Job Family - Communications and Marketing Professional 2

Market Range - 7 (Salary Schedules)

For information on benefits, please visit www.etsu.edu/human-resources/benefits/. 

Application Instructions

• Exempt positions are only required to be posted for a minimum of fourteen (14) calendar days. The closing date for this posting is subject to change without notice to applicants.

• Employment is contingent on a satisfactory background check. 

 

University Overview  

  

East Tennessee State University (ETSU) is an institution with over 14,000 diverse students highly ranked graduate and undergraduate programs. Located in the Southern Appalachian Mountains of Northeast Tennessee, ETSU serves as a hub for community, discovery, and service. Aligned with the institution's mission, we value efforts to engage in teaching, scholarship, creative activities, and service that involve community partners and address significant societal needs in our region and beyond. Recognized in 2024 as a Great College to Work For, recent strategic initiatives prioritize the institution’s focus on community engagement. 

 

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Job Info

• Job Identification 374
  
• Job Category Communications and Marketing
  
• Posting Date 09/18/2025, 08:45 PM
  
• Degree Level Bachelor's Degree
  
• Job Schedule Full time
  

• Locations 1081 John Robert Bell Dr, Johnson City, TN, 37601, US

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