Director of Athletic Communications

Jefferson Health Plans•Philadelphia, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Athletics Communications is responsible for promoting the University's varsity athletic programs through strategic media relations, digital content, and storytelling. This role proactively generates positive media coverage, manages the official athletics website and social media platforms, and oversees the collection and distribution of statistics for all varsity sports. The Director works closely with coaches, student-athletes, and media partners, applying strong knowledge of collegiate athletics, creativity, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree communication, media relations, public relations or a related field
3 years working in athletic communications at an NCAA institution
athletic website maintenance
writing and editing with an attention to detail
familiarity with social media platforms
background in Windows and Mac operating systems
Adobe Creative Suite software (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.)
knowledge of basic layout and design principles
strong interpersonal skills
keen working knowledge of statistical software such as NCAA LiveStats
ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
familiarity with webcasting and video editing, and/or digital photography will be highly regarded

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree
Experience leading diverse teams
Ability to work independently
Demonstrated ability to navigate ambiguity and complex environments
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

Manages athletic statistics and reporting for all 17 varsity sports, including timely submission of game results and statistics to the CACC, NCAA, and the University’s official athletics website.
Develops and distributes athletic communications content, including feature stories, news releases, and social media posts, ensuring accuracy, adherence to the University Style Guide, and positive visibility for University athletics.
Serves as the primary media relations contact by maintaining media lists, responding to information requests from local, regional, national, and league affiliates, and fostering strong relationships with sports, trade, and general media outlets.
Oversees game-day and event communications operations by attending selected home and away contests, supervising student workers, and supporting athletic communications and game management functions.
Collaborates with University Marketing & Communications, Public Relations, and other campus partners on institutional initiatives, special events, and announcements, and represents the department on campus committees and conference or NCAA working groups as assigned.

Benefits

medical (including prescription)
supplemental insurance
dental
vision
life and AD&D insurance
short- and long-term disability
flexible spending accounts
retirement plans
tuition assistance
voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts
tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service