Assistant Athletics Director-Communications

Assistant Athletics Director-Communications

The Assistant Athletics Director for Communications serves as the Sports Information Director (SID) for Wright State University Athletics – the institutional record-keeper, media relations lead, and statistical authority for the department's NCAA Division I athletic programs. This is a department head role. The person hired will build, manage, and be accountable for the communications function at Wright State: media relations, statistical infrastructure, digital content, game day operations, awards and recognition, and the development of the next generation of athletics communicators through a structured student worker pipeline.

Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, sports management, or a related field. 3+ years of progressive experience in collegiate athletics communications or sports information, with demonstrated experience managing a communications operation. Proficiency with NCAA-standard statistical software (Stat Crew, Genius Sports, or equivalent) and content management systems. Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously in a high-volume, event-driven environment.

Must work well individually and in a team environment. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and desktop publishing tools.

Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in communications, public relations, journalism, or a directly related field. Experience as the primary SID or lead communications contact at the NCAA Division I level. Active CoSIDA membership and demonstrated engagement with the national college athletics communications community. Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite.

Essential Functions and percent of time: 40% – Media Relations & Publicity:
Serve as the primary point of contact for all credentialed media covering Wright State Athletics, including beat writers, broadcasters, and national outlets. Write and edit news releases, game recaps, game notes/previews, and feature content to publicize Raider Athletics. Disseminate game results via official website, social media, and other methods as needed. Cultivate and maintain professional relationships with local, regional, and national sports media.

Coordinate all operations during games, including assignment of seating for writers, statisticians, radio, television, photographers and scouts; and enforce post-game interview policies. Coordinate efforts designed to promote teams, coaches, and players to media sources at the local, regional, and national levels. Nominate student-athletes and coaches for conference, regional, and national awards. Respond to media inquiries accurately and in a timely manner, in coordination with Athletics leadership.

Serve as the department's primary liaison to the Horizon League communications office and NCAA media relations infrastructure. Coordinate media days, press conferences, conference championship hosting, and other media relations events.

20% – Statistical Management & Records:
Produce accurate, complete, and professionally formatted game notes for all assigned sports prior to each competition. Manage live statistical reporting during home events using NCAA-standard statistical software (Stat Crew, Genius Sports, or equivalent). Maintain current and historical statistical records for all Wright State athletic programs in compliance with NCAA and Horizon League standards. Submit official statistics to the NCAA, Horizon League, and relevant national services within required deadlines.

Coordinate with visiting institutions and conference offices to ensure accuracy of all reported data. Maintain accurate and up-to-date records, statistics, and results of teams, players, and coaches.

15% – Department Leadership & Staff Development:
Train, supervise, and evaluate one full-time Communications staff member. Recruit, build, and manage a structured student worker and graduate assistant program (8–10 personnel) with the explicit goal of developing professionals for careers in college and professional athletics. Set operational standards, workflow expectations, and coverage…