Director of Communications

About the role

The successful candidate will serve as the primary media contact for volleyball and assigned sports, managing all aspects of press release writing, game notes, roster and record book maintenance, and statistical reporting. They will also coordinate media credentials, press row logistics, and pregame/postgame media availability for home and select away events.

Responsibilities

• Manage and write award nominations for national, conference, and institutional honors for assigned sport student-athletes.
• Proactively cultivate and maintain relationships with local, regional, and national media to generate coverage of assigned sport programs, student-athletes, and department milestones.
• Collaborate with the creative content team to develop and execute social media strategies for assigned sports, providing oversight and editorial direction on in-game content, real-time updates, and audience engagement.
• Work in partnership with the Assistant Athletic Director for Athletic Communications to execute departmental priorities and contribute to the development of communications strategy, messaging initiatives, and operational goals.
• Partner with coaching staffs to identify and develop strategic narratives around recruiting, program milestones, and team achievements.
• Provide leadership, training, and mentorship to interns, graduate assistants, and student workers, while assisting with workflow management and professional development.
• Support the execution of student-athlete NIL initiatives by collaborating with external partners, coaching staffs, and creative content personnel to ensure effective promotion of partnerships while maintaining consistency with departmental branding and communications standards.

Requirements

• Experience in a collegiate or professional media relations environment.
• Outstanding oral and written communications skills.
• Demonstrated organizational skills.
• Working knowledge of InDesign, Photoshop, Microsoft Word, and NCAA LiveStats.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

To Be Determined Based On Qualifications.

Schedule

Varies.

Benefits

Not specified.

Application Instructions

Not specified.

Additional Information

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran. The University offers relocation assistance for eligible candidates.