Digital Communications Specialist

Georgia State University • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

Georgia State University’s Athletics Department is seeking a Digital Communications Specialist to oversee multi-channel communications strategies that integrate social media, email, and content marketing. The role requires adapting strategies quickly to the pace of digital platforms and independently executing campaigns. The specialist supports communications for athletic events, student-athletes, coaches, and programs, including media relations, website management, content creation, game-day operations, statistics, and archival records.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and three years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with HTML, CSS, image-editing software, and content management systems (CMS).

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute communication plans to promote athletic events, achievements, and news.
• Write and distribute press releases, media advisories, and feature stories highlighting student-athletes, coaches, and events.
• Manage the Georgia State Athletics website, including writing and updating biographies, posting news articles, and maintaining rosters and schedules.
• Assist with creating and distributing game-day materials, such as game notes, statistics, and programs.
• Manage statistics-related duties, including event bookkeeping, season statistics, trend monitoring, and record books.
• Support home and away events, including game-day media operations and press box management.
• Manage relationships with local, regional, and national media outlets to maximize coverage of athletic events and initiatives.
• Monitor media coverage and social media platforms for trends and opportunities for proactive outreach.
• Coordinate media interviews, press conferences, and other media interactions with athletes, coaches, and staff.
• Help maintain historical records, statistics, and archives related to athletic programs.
• Create content for digital platforms, including websites, social media channels, and newsletters.
• Collaborate with marketing and design teams to ensure consistent brand messaging across platforms.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision benefits
• Tuition assistance
• Retirement benefits
• Professional development opportunities and mentorship

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level