Sports Information Officer, Athletics Football

Current UC employees must apply internally via Success Factors.

The University of Cincinnati, Department of Athletics is seeking a Sports Information Officer. The position will serve as primary public relations contact for the football program, directing external communications and media relations efforts. The successful candidate will be appointed at the Sr. Director (Sports Information Officer) or Assistant Director Athletics level depending on skills and qualifications.

• Contribute to, plan, and execute public relations initiatives for the football program.
• Create editorial content for online and social media platforms, including media guides, news releases, feature stories and graphics.
• Proactively pursue new, creative methods for enhancing brand and media presence.
• Contact writers, broadcasters, editors to place stories and act as liaison with news media.
• Represent the program in designated activities.
• Coordinate and schedule personnel support during events.
• Assist in developing administrative guidelines and procedures.
• Administer and monitor expenditures.
• Maintain current and historical program information.
• Provide direct or indirect supervision to exempt and non-exempt staff (hiring, evaluations, disciplinary actions, time off approvals).
• Perform related duties based on departmental need.

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Seven (7) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education.

• Three (3) years of experience in public relations, publications, or related field.

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Nine (9) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education.

• Five (5) years of experience in athletic administration.

• Proficiency in creative and statistical software.
• Experience mentoring and leading student interns.
• Self‑motivated, proactive, and willing to work as part of a small team.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and pressure.
• Good interpersonal, organizational, and planning skills.
• Attention to detail.
• A willingness to work outside normal working hours and travel with teams.

• Office environment; no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.

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• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription).
• Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs.
• Professional development & mentorship opportunities.

Additional benefits include tuition remission for eligible dependents, robust retirement plans, generous time‑off policy, vacation and sick time, 11 paid holidays, paid parental leave, and more.

Interested and qualified applicants must apply online and include a cover letter of interest and a current CV/Resume. Applications without a cover letter and CV/Resume will not be considered.

UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process.

Equal Opportunity Employer. Building a workplace where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.