Sports Information Director

Title: Assistant Director of Athletic Communications

Hiring Range: $40, Commensurate with experience

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Virginia Military Institute

Location: Virginia Military Institute

Agency Website: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..edu

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

The Assistant Director of Athletic Communications serves as the primary communications contact for men's soccer, swimming & diving, wrestling, and baseball, as well as other sports and departmental areas as assigned.

This position promotes VMI Athletics through accurate, timely, and engaging content across digital, social media, broadcast, and traditional media platforms.

The position works with coaches, cadet-athletes, athletics staff, conference offices, and media representatives to enhance the visibility and brand of VMI Athletics.

• Serve as the primary communications contact for men's soccer, swimming & diving, wrestling, and baseball.
• Provide communications coverage for other sports and departmental needs as assigned.
• Manage publicity and media relations for assigned sports, including press releases, game previews, recaps, feature stories, notes, and statistical information.
• Maintain accurate rosters, schedules, results, records, biographies, and historical information on the VMI Athletics website.
• Coordinate game-day sports information operations, including statistics, media credentials, press areas, interview requests, and postgame materials.
• Produce and distribute game notes, media guides, record books, programs, and other publications.
• Create engaging digital content, including graphics, photography, short-form video, and social media posts.
• Assist with the management and strategic growth of VMI Athletics' social media platforms.
• Serve as a liaison among assigned teams, the athletics department, conference offices, opponents, and local, regional, and national media.
• Promote the accomplishments and stories of VMI cadet-athletes, coaches, and teams.
• Coordinate interviews and respond to media requests in a timely and professional manner.
• Ensure compliance with VMI, conference, and NCAA policies regarding athletics communications and the release of information.
• Assist with department-wide championships, special events, announcements, and major communications initiatives.
• Recruit, train, schedule, and supervise game-day staff, student workers, and other support personnel when needed.
• Perform other duties and provide coverage for additional sports as assigned.

Strong writing, editing, communication, and organizational skills. Knowledge of athletic media relations, statistical programs, website content management, social media, photography, and basic graphic or video production. Ability to manage multiple deadlines, maintain accurate records, work independently, and collaborate effectively in a fast-paced collegiate athletics environment.

Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, sports media, public relations, or a related field. Previous experience in collegiate athletics communications or sports information is preferred. Experience with statistical software, website content management, Adobe Creative Cloud, photography, social media, and live-event communications is also preferred.

Work Schedule: This position requires a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, holidays, and travel, based on athletic competitions, special events, and departmental needs.

Name:
Matthew Hart

Phone:

Email: hartmp

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter.

Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at .

Note:

Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022
- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.