Director, Athletics Integrated Communications

The University of Memphis • Memphis, TN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The director of football communications works closely with Memphis football and serves as a liaison between the program and the media, including print, radio, television, and digital outlets. This position is responsible for developing and executing strategic communications efforts that elevate the program’s national profile while ensuring a consistent brand identity across all platforms. Day-to-day duties consist of writing original press releases, layout and production of record books and game notes, supervision of assistants and student assistants, compilation of statistics, and disseminating information to various media. In addition to football responsibilities, this role will oversee communications for up to two Olympic sports.

Requirements

• Experience in communications, particularly with a sports program.
• Ability to write original press releases.
• Experience with layout and production of publications.
• Supervisory experience.
• Proficiency in compiling statistics.
• Skill in disseminating information to media.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a liaison between Memphis football and the media (print, radio, television, digital).
• Develop and execute strategic communications efforts to elevate the program's national profile.
• Ensure a consistent brand identity across all platforms.
• Write original press releases.
• Handle layout and production of record books and game notes.
• Supervise assistants and student assistants.
• Compile statistics.
• Disseminate information to various media outlets.
• Oversee communications for up to two Olympic sports.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed