Assistant Director of Sports Communication

Assistant Director of Sports Communications

Eastern Connecticut State University is seeking a qualified candidate for a full‑time, 12‑month position reporting to the Director of Athletics. We are a public liberal arts university located in Willimantic, Connecticut.

• Perform daily media operations for intercollegiate athletics, including writing press releases, feature articles, and coordinating interviews.
• Update the athletics website and social media platforms, executing a comprehensive social media strategy to promote athletic achievements and fan engagement.
• Create engaging digital content such as videos, photo shoots, and social media posts, and provide input on creative strategies.
• Support home game operations, including communication with opposing sideline staff, press box operations, media relations, public address announcements, live stats, and live stream management.
• Compile, maintain, and report statistics for all teams in accordance with NCAA and conference standards.
• Perform other duties related to the above responsibilities as necessary.

Knowledge of federal and state laws, NCAA and conference regulations, university policies, and best practices in sports communications. Demonstrated ability in writing, editing, media relations, statistical software (Live Stats, Stat Crew/Genius), social media expertise, website management, live video streaming, graphic design, and video editing.

May require evenings, weekends, and outdoor work during games, events, and other athletic activities.

• Bachelor’s degree in communication, sports management, journalism, or a related field.
• Three (3) years of experience in media relations or sports communications, preferably in a collegiate environment (comparable credentials or experience will be considered).

FLSA Status: Exempt

The position is compensated at the Administrator 3 salary level in accordance with the State University Organization of Administrative Faculty (SUOAF). Benefits include paid personal, vacation and sick leave accruals; medical, dental, and prescription plans; group life insurance; retirement and retiree health care; tuition waiver for employee and eligible dependents; and additional voluntary benefits such as Deferred Retirement Contribution, Dependent Care Assistance, and Medical Flexible Spending accounts.

Eastern Connecticut State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, mental or learning disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or criminal record. For inquiries regarding non‑discrimination policies, contact LaMar Coleman, Ed.D., Vice President for Equity and Diversity at 860‑465‑5112 or colemanla.