Strategic Communications Coordinator

About the role

The Sports Information Professional II or III, Strategic Communications Coordinator, is responsible for leading athletics communications, media relations, marketing, branding, digital content, and public affairs. This position enhances the visibility and reputation of the athletics program, supports institutional priorities, and engages with students, alumni, donors, fans, media, and community stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead athletics communications, media relations, storytelling, and brand management (25%)

• Direct game-day communications operations, statistics, livestreaming, and media services (20%)

• Oversee digital content strategy, including websites, social media, photography, and video (20%)

• Manage publications, record books, NCAA and conference reporting requirements (10%)

• Supervise communications staff, interns, student employees, and event personnel (10%)

• Collaborate with campus partners to align athletics messaging with university priorities (10%)

• Other duties as assigned (5%)

Requirements

• Equivalent to a bachelor's degree in a related field and two years of relevant experience for Sports Information Professional II

• Equivalent to a bachelor's degree in a related field and four years of relevant experience for Sports Information Professional III

Qualifications

• Knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with this position include:

  • Media relations, public affairs, and sports information
  • Communication and interpersonal skills
  • Reasoning to summarize into clear and succinct statements
  • Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines
  • Organizational skills to plan, organize, and prioritize work
  • Computer skills to use technology
  • Knowledge and understanding of sports terminology and relevant sports

• For Sports Information Professional III:

  • Demonstrated competence in resolving difficult and complex problems
  • Maintains thorough knowledge and expertise in sports information and university athletic department guidelines
  • Proven experience in developing and implementing communication strategies and campaigns
  • Advanced analytical and organizational skills
  • Advanced public and internal relations skills
  • Advanced skill in mentoring or overseeing the work of other professional staff
  • Advanced knowledge and understanding of sports terminology and various sports

Skills

• Communications, media relations, marketing, digital content strategy, social media, branding, and public affairs
• Strong writing, editing, presentation, project management, leadership, and relationship-building skills

Pay

Final salary placement is commensurate with experience, internal equity, and budget considerations.

Schedule

This is a full-time, benefited, exempt, 12-month pay plan, regular position, with a one-year probationary period in the Athletics Administration Department.