Director, Athletic Communications

About the role

The Director, Athletic Communications leads all athletic communications for Bryn Mawr College’s 12 intercollegiate sports. Responsibilities include generating creative video and digital content, media relations, press releases, website management, and other print and electronic media. The director works with head coaches to develop marketing strategies, provides leadership in branding and creative content, and manages all aspects of gameday operations. This position requires initiative, creativity, and the ability to work with a variety of constituents, as well as night and weekend work.

Responsibilities

• Direct all athletics communications, including news releases, features, gameday operations, statistics collection and management, publications, photography, social media, and creative content.
• Manage gameday operations: live‑stream broadcast, commentating, scoreboard operation, hiring and supervising student workers, social media coverage, and training ball runners for soccer and field hockey.
• Collect and manage historical and gameday statistics.
• Serve as athletics communication liaison with the NCAA, Collegiate Sports Communicators (CSC), and the Centennial Conference.
• Communicate with external constituents, including media outlets and professional sports photographers.
• Manage the athletics website (gobrynmawr.com) and all social media platforms; facilitate connections with outside constituents for website, live streaming, etc.
• Lead athletics branding and marketing, including mascot management in collaboration with Communications and Marketing.
• Ensure compliance with LITS policies and security for website and social media.
• Supervise athletic communications student workers and the Assistant Athletic Communications Director (10‑month position).
• Act as department liaison to campus marketing and communications; collaborate with College Communications, Alumnae/i Relations, Development, and other campus units.
• Communicate regularly with College Communications regarding athletic news, achievements, and events for inclusion in campus news releases.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience in athletic communications.
• CPR/AED/First Aid certification preferred.
• Ability to lift and carry equipment, walk, stand for long periods, and work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Night and weekend work required.

Skills

• Savvy social‑media content creation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Cloud, and photo and video editing software.
• Knowledge of in‑game statistical software (e.g., Stat Crew, PrestoStats, NCAA LiveStats).
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and written/verbal communication skills.
• Graphic design, video recording and editing expertise.
• Ability to collaborate with campus stakeholders, exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and work independently.

Benefits

• Competitive salary (specific amount not disclosed).
• 22 days of vacation per year, three personal days, and generous holiday time including an extended winter break.
• Sick leave, short‑ and long‑term disability, and life insurance.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement plan.
• Paid parental leave.
• Tuition assistance opportunities.
• Additional benefits may apply, with waiting periods that may apply.

Schedule

• Full‑time, 35 hours per week.
• Night and weekend work as required for gameday operations.