Athletics Communications Specialist

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I. JOB OVERVIEW

Job Description Summary:

The George Washington University offers a comprehensive, NCAA Division I athletics program featuring 400 student-athletes across 20 varsity sports. A charter member of the storied Atlantic 10 Conference and the league’s only Association of American Universities (AAU) member institution, the GW Revolutionaries lead in the classroom, in competition, and in service to our campus and local communities. GW’s combination of world-class academics, elite A10 athletics, and location in the heart of the nation’s capital affords our student-athletes an exceptional platform to achieve their dreams.

The Athletics Communications Specialist serves as a spokesperson for GW Athletics and is a public relations strategist, developing and executing plans to elevate the profile of GW Athletics. The position provides daily communications support to a variety of constituents and stakeholders of GW Athletics to elevate the profile and brand of the Department of Athletics. This position is the primary point of contact for several intercollegiate sports.

Responsibilities Include:

• Provides professional writing in the promotion and publicizing of GW Athletics, including game previews and recaps, press releases, advisories, game program material and postseason information. Acts as primary contact for external and internal constituents for multiple intercollegiate sports and serves as media coordinator for those sports.
• Oversees statistical information for assigned sports, including compiling and maintaining records on each sport, distribution of statistics and information, and maintaining and updating information files on student-athletes and staff. Prepares game programs for all home events for sports for which they are the official contact. Promotes individual athletes for All-Conference, All-America, and other honors as appropriate. May include travel to championship competitions with assigned sports.
• Develops and maintains contact with external media to pitch story opportunities. Identifies and establishes contact with specialized media. Conducts research, interviews and writes copy for external media and university publications. Is the primary contact and author of sport-specific social media accounts for the promotion of assigned sports on social media.
• Assists in the preparation of coaches and student-athletes for media interviews. Identifies and implements online and social media strategies. Coordinates with Sports Marketing to further GW Athletics and university strategic goals.
• Assists in obtaining general information on GW Athletics and maintaining and providing content for GWsprts.com. Prepares relevant reports and other information necessary for general efficiency of the department. Prepares post-game recaps and reports results of all games and events to media, Atlantic 10 Conference and/or NCAA Offices.

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Posting Details

I. JOB OVERVIEW

Job Description Summary:

The George Washington University offers a comprehensive, NCAA Division I athletics program featuring 400 student-athletes across 20 varsity sports. A charter member of the storied Atlantic 10 Conference and the league’s only Association of American Universities (AAU) member institution, the GW Revolutionaries lead in the classroom, in competition, and in service to our campus and local communities. GW’s combination of world-class academics, elite A10 athletics, and location in the heart of the nation’s capital affords our student-athletes an exceptional platform to achieve their dreams.

The Athletics Communications Specialist serves as a spokesperson for GW Athletics and is a public relations strategist, developing and executing plans to elevate the profile of GW Athletics. The position provides daily communications support to a variety of constituents and stakeholders of GW Athletics to elevate the profile and brand of the Department of Athletics. This position is the primary point of contact for several intercollegiate sports.

Responsibilities Include:

• Provides professional writing in the promotion and publicizing of GW Athletics, including game previews and recaps, press releases, advisories, game program material and postseason information. Acts as primary contact for external and internal constituents for multiple intercollegiate sports and serves as media coordinator for those sports.
• Oversees statistical information for assigned sports, including compiling and maintaining records on each sport, distribution of statistics and information, and maintaining and updating information files on student-athletes and staff. Prepares game programs for all home events for sports for which they are the official contact. Promotes individual athletes for All-Conference, All-America, and other honors as appropriate. May include travel to championship competitions with assigned sports.
• Develops and maintains contact with external media to pitch story opportunities. Identifies and establishes contact with specialized media. Conducts research, interviews and writes copy for external media and university publications. Is the primary contact and author of sport-specific social media accounts for the promotion of assigned sports on social media.
• Assists in the preparation of coaches and student-athletes for media interviews. Identifies and implements online and social media strategies. Coordinates with Sports Marketing to further GW Athletics and university strategic goals.
• Assists in obtaining general information on GW Athletics and maintaining and providing content for GWsprts.com. Prepares relevant reports and other information necessary for general efficiency of the department. Prepares post-game recaps and reports results of all games and events to media, Atlantic 10 Conference and/or NCAA Offices.
• Creates additional forms of content, including photo, video and graphics.
• Edits and proofreads copy.
• Responds promptly to media inquiries.
• Uses creativity to brainstorm, conceptualize and execute unique ways of promoting student-athletes and GW Athletics on social media and through video storytelling.
• Assists with special events as required.
• Manages press operation at home events for assigned sports and may be asked to assist the director and assistant director at home men’s and women’s basketball games.
  

Performs other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.

Minimum Qualifications:

Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience in intercollegiate athletics communications
• Experience coordinating communications and public relations with sports marketing efforts
• Strong written and oral communications skills
• Creative problem-solver with outstanding interpersonal skills
• Basic graphic design (Adobe Creative Suite) skills are strongly preferred
• Social media and online experience
• Graphics, photo and video editing ability
• Highly organized and attentive to detail

Hiring Range

$44,985.20 - $57,788.56

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Healthcare Benefits

GW offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, time off & leave, retirement savings, tuition, well-being and various voluntary benefits. For program details and eligibility, please visit https://hr.gwu.edu/benefits-programs.

II. JOB DETAILS

| Campus Location: | Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C. | | College/School/Department: | Athletics and Recreation | | Family | Comm, Mktg & Media | | Sub-Family | Athletics Communications | | Stream | Individual Contributor | | Level | Level 1 | | Full-Time/Part-Time: | Full-Time | | Hours Per Week: | 40 | | Work Schedule: | Monday – Friday and occasional weekends (during the academic year) | | Will this job require the employee to work on site? | Yes | | Employee Onsite Status | Hybrid | | Telework: | Yes | | Required Background Check: | Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search | | Special Instructions to Applicants: |
Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status | | Internal Applicants Only? | No | | Posting Number: | S014354 | | Job Open Date: | 07/22/2026 | | Job Close Date: | 07/30/2026 | | If temporary, grant funded, Sponsored Project funded or limited term appointment, position funded until: | | | Background Screening | Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire. | | EEO Statement: |

The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

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Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Are you currently employed with The George Washington University?

   • No
   • Yes

2. * For current GW employees, have you completed your Introductory Employment Period (IEP)?  (As a reminder, employees in their IEP are not eligible to apply for other internal university staff and research positions until the IEP is complete.)

   • Yes, IEP complete
   • No, still in IEP
   • N/a - not a current GW employee

3. * What is your expected salary range?

(Open Ended Question)

1. * Briefly describe your experience working in communications at either the collegiate or professional sports level

(Open Ended Question)

1. * Briefly describe your involvement surrounding content creation and social media.

(Open Ended Question)

Documents needed to Apply

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

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