Director of Athletics Communications

About the role

JMU Athletics is seeking a Director of Athletics Communications to lead the JMU Athletics Communications team.

Responsibilities

• Develop large-scale departmental strategy for communications, media relations and sports information activities for JMU Football and other assigned sports.
• Help develop organizational and logistical plan for communications office, leading communications staff meetings and developing staff operational structure.
• Supervise JMU Athletics Communications staff, developing skills and workflow to better support departmental goals through communications and branding efforts and strategies.
• Foster positive relationships with external media partners while identifying opportunities to maximize coverage and proactively position JMU Athletics among local, regional and national media outlets.
• Develop and cultivate strong working relationships with leadership in other support areas of JMU Athletics in order to easily collaborate across departmental lines to simplify and further department-wide operations and objectives.

Requirements

• Experience in the athletic communications field or similar communications or public relations role.
• Ability to supervise and develop staff while effectively managing multiple priorities.
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communications skills.
• Proficiency in NCAA Live Stats or Stat Crew Experience
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Qualifications

• Experience with the Adobe Creative Suite (including InDesign, Photoshop etc.) is a plus.
• Experience serving as the primary communications contact for a high-profile Division I sport, preferably in football, is a plus.

Benefits

At JMU, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your professional journey and personal wellbeing:

• Generous Leave: Paid vacation, sick leave, parental leave, community service leave, and 19 paid holidays annually.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: High-quality health insurance options that fit your needs.
• Retail Options: Retirement benefits through the Virginia Retirement System.
• Employee Well-Being: Resources, events, and support for wellness and work-life integration.
• Tuition Waiver Program: Advance your education with our tuition waiver program for undergraduate and graduate courses taken at JMU.

Schedule

The position is full-time and is expected to start on July 7, 2026.

Pay

Pay Range: $60,000 - $70,000

Application Instructions

Please submit your resume and cover letter along with any requested documents to [job posting email address].