Assistant Director for Athletic Communications

Assistant Director for Athletic Communications

Location:

Brunswick, Maine

The Assistant Director of Athletic Communications assists the Associate Athletic Director for Communications as the primary external communications contact for the Department of Athletics at Bowdoin College. The role manages the athletics department’s official website and social media channels, creates and edits video and graphic content, oversees in-game operations at press and scorer’s tables, and maintains historical records. It supervises student workers and coordinates with the contracted photographer and broadcast producers.

Some supervision of student workers may be required.

• Manage the athletics website and social media accounts.
• Create and edit video and graphic content.
• Oversee in-game operations at press and scorer’s tables and capture statistics.
• Maintain historical athletic records.
• Supervise student workers and collaborate with the department’s photographer and webcasting producers.
• Serve as primary external communications liaison for the Athletics Department.

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 1–3 years of experience in a collegiate sports information office or athletic communications setting.
• 3–5 years of experience in collegiate athletic communications preferred, or comparable background in Communications/Sports Management.
• Strong writing and editorial skills; knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Stat Crew, and video production preferable.
• Specialized training in NLS/NCAA statistical software preferred.
• Meticulous attention to detail and strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, balancing multiple tasks and meeting deadlines.
• Flexibility to work weekends, nights, holidays, and some travel.

Annual salary range: $56,200–$60,200 (August through May).

• Health insurance (Medical, Vision, Dental).
• Retirement plans: 401(a) and 403(b).
• Life and disability insurance.
• Paid time off: 20 vacation days per calendar year and 12 personal/sick days.
• Paid holidays and special days off.
• Paid parental leave (available after one year of service).
• Access to college facilities including gym and pool.
• Fitness and wellness classes.

Standard administrative hours 8:30 am–5:00 pm. 40 hours per week, August through May; variable to include weekends, nights, and holidays.

• Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
• Must successfully complete required background checks.

Bowdoin College complies with applicable provisions of federal and state laws that prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment, admission, or access to its educational or extracurricular programs, activities, and facilities based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, and national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, marital status, place of birth, genetic predisposition, veteran status, or against qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities on the basis of disability, or any other legally protected status.