Assistant Director of Sports Communication

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for media and public relations for Intercollegiate Athletics by assisting with daily operations of the Sports Communication office, including streaming games, photography and videography of athletic teams, updating social media platforms and the athletics website, and assisting with game day operations.

EXERCISED:

May lead support staff.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Performs daily activities of the university's athletic media operations, to include writing press releases, feature articles, coordinating interviews and announcements of university athletic programs.

* Updates the university's athletic web pages and social media platforms.

* Executes a comprehensive social media strategy to highlight athletic achievements, foster fan engagement, and provide content for enrollment management.

* Creates engaging digital content including videos, photo shoots, social media posts, and provides input on creative content strategies for various outlets.

* Provides support with home game management which includes communication with opposing team sports information staff, press box operations, media relations, and public address announcements, as well as live stats and live stream operations.

* Assists with compilation, maintenance, and reporting of statistics for all intercollegiate athletic teams, in accordance with NCAA and conference standards and regulations.

* Performs other duties and responsibilities related to those above which do not alter the basic level of responsibility of the position.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of and ability to apply federal and state laws and regulations, NCAA and conference regulations as well as university and BOR/CSCU policies and procedures. Knowledge of and ability to apply best practices of sports communications. Demonstrated ability in writing, editing, and media relations. Proficiency in statistical software such as Live Stats and Stat Crew/Genius. Demonstrated computer skills, social media expertise and website management experience.

Experience with live video streaming, graphic design, and video editing preferred.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

May be required to work evenings, weekends, and outdoors for games, events, and other athletic activities.

QUALIFTCATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in communication, sports management, journalism, or other related area. Three (3) years of experience in media relations or sports communications preferably in a collegiate environment. Credentials and/or experience comparable to the above may also be considered.

TO APPLY:

Applicants should upload a cover letter, resume, writing sample and/or recent press release, and the contact information for three professional references in  at:
Assistant Director of Sports Communication - Eastern CT State University - Career Page. Preference will be given to applications received by June 12, 2026, will receive highest consideration. Cover letter should be addressed to Chair, Search Committee for the Assistant Director of Sports Communications.

COMPENSATION AND

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:

The Assistant Director of Sports Communications is compensated at the Administrator 3, salary level in accordance with or State University Organization of Administrative Faculty (SUOAF).

For more information, please visit Bargaining Agreements/Pay Plans - Eastern.

The State of Connecticut and Eastern Connecticut State University are proud to offer its employees competitive wages and a wide range of fringe benefits including voluntary and supplemental benefits.

Fringe benefits include: paid personal, vacation and sick leave accruals; medical, dental, and prescription plans; group life insurance; retirement; retiree health care; tuition waiver for employee and eligible dependents at any of the Connecticut State Universities (Central, Eastern, Southern or Western) as well as an array of voluntary and supplemental benefits such as Deferred Retirement Contribution plans, Dependent Care Assistance and Medical Flexible spending accounts;

long and short term disability insurance plans.

For more detailed information, please visit Human Resources - Eastern.