Assistant Director of Athletic Communications​/Video Coordinator

Assistant Director of Athletic Communications/Video Coordinator

Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment welcoming to all individuals. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).

Position Information

Position Title

Position Title Assistant Director of Athletic Communications/Video Coordinator

Requisition Number

Requisition Number S02417P

Position Category

Position Category Staff

Campus Location

Campus Location Weber State University - Ogden, UT

Hours per week 40

Months per year

Months per year 12

Pay Grade

Pay Grade E31

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Job Summary/Basic Function

The Assistant Director of Athletic Communications assists the Director of Athletic Communications in publicizing and promoting the efforts of Weber State University’s 16 NCAA Division I intercollegiate athletic programs. The position assists with the informational flow of materials for the entire Department of Athletics, including WSU’s online presence, social media, the production of weekly and daily press releases and recaps, media guides, game programs and other methods of communication with the public and the local and national media.

The position is also involved in video aspects of the department including shooting, editing and producing video features interviews and highlights. The position also distributes information about accomplishments and results on games and contests both online and through the media. The position works with a variety of sports and will serve as the primary Communications/Media contact for selected sports, while also assisting with other sports as determined by needs.

This position shall have a strong working knowledge and understanding of all NCAA rules and regulations regarding compliance issues. This position is very time consuming with considerable travel involved. This position presents constant pressure in meeting publication and statistical data deadlines both internally and externally. This position will help supervise and coordinate a team of interns.

Required Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, preferably in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Sports Administration or related field.
• Minimum two years of experience in athletic communications or sports media relations writing

Preferred:

• Masters degree in a related field
• NCAA Division I media relations working experience
• Strong oral, interpersonal and written communication skills
• Ability to package and communicate information to meet the needs of the media
• Ability to work in a team environment with other staff members, coaches, student-athletes, members of the media and the general public
• Ability to accept a flexible work schedule that includes nights and weekends
• Proficiency in desktop publishing software, including InDesign and Photoshop.
• Proficiency in NCAA
  -related statistical systems and website content management systems.

Background Check? Yes

Benefits Summary

WSU offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, retirement, a wellness program with release time and paid incentives, tuition benefits, free tickets to athletic and performing arts events, and paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 07/21/2026

Review Date

Review Date 08/04/2026

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Physical Activity of this position Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction., Moving about to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another., Expressing or exchanging ideas. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly. , Ability to receive detailed information with or without…