Director, Communications

The Ohio State University • Columbus, OH

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About The Position

The Director, Communications serves as a key secondary communications and content planning and generation lead for football while also acting as the primary strategic communications contact for men’s lacrosse or other programs pending experience and staffing alignment. In partnership with Football’s creative team and Athletics’ broader external relations staff, this role develops and executes integrated content and communications strategies that elevate Ohio State Football and Athletics’ brand and enhance revenue-generating initiatives across platforms. Beyond producing written, visual, and digital content for ohiostatebuckeyes.com and social media channels, this position will assist the primary football contact with game notes, interview prep and generation, awards promotion and strategy and other annual materials (i.e. game programs, media guide, bios). Assists in the coordination and administration of daily activities for the Athletic Communications office. Works with other areas within the external relations division including creative service, marketing, and development to execute the athletics department public relations plan and strategies. Represents Athletics Communications at department, campus, and other meetings as assigned. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 4 years of relevant experience required.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree in relevant field may be desirable.
• 4-8 years of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops and executes integrated content and communications strategies that elevate Ohio State Football and Athletics’ brand and enhance revenue-generating initiatives across platforms.
• Produces written, visual, and digital content for ohiostatebuckeyes.com and social media channels
• Assists the primary football contact with game notes, interview prep and generation, awards promotion and strategy and other annual materials (i.e. game programs, media guide, bios).
• Assists in the coordination and administration of daily activities for the Athletic Communications office.
• Works with other areas within the external relations division including creative service, marketing, and development to execute the athletics department public relations plan and strategies.
• Represents Athletics Communications at department, campus, and other meetings as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees