Director of Athletic Communications

University of Idaho • Moscow, ID

399d

About The Position

The Director of Athletic Communications at the University of Idaho is responsible for leading and managing effective external communication, branding, and messaging for the Department of Athletics. This role aims to enhance the reputation of Idaho Vandal Athletics and the university through strategic and creative communication efforts. The director will collaborate with various stakeholders, including staff, coaches, and student-athletes, to create impactful communications while adhering to NCAA and university regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in communications or equivalent experience
• One year of experience in media relations or public event organization

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in collegiate athletics
• Diverse experience working directly with coaching staffs and teams
• Strong writing and copy editing skills
• Experience with video production and graphic design in Adobe Creative Suite
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations regarding compliance issues

Responsibilities

• Manage and hire communications staff
• Oversee communications budget and expenditures
• Write and edit a variety of content for assigned sports
• Maintain govandals.com, social media presence, and online communications
• Collaborate on data collection, insights, and metrics to improve revenue digital strategy
• Collect and maintain statistical records for assigned sports
• Work with local and national media and broadcast partners to ensure accurate and timely reporting
• Provide consultation and writing support to department leadership
• Perform other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree