Director, Athletic Communication

This position does not have a set schedule. Holidays, weekends, and evenings may be required.

Basic Function

Serves as the primary media contact, promotes all sports, and oversees all aspects of internal and external communications for each varsity sport program in the Denison Athletics Department. Compiles and reports results and statistics. Develops and maintains Athletics Department website. Produces game programs, features, and press releases. Trains and supervises assigned staff, including student staff.

Serve as a lead over other employees working for the Athletic Communications office. Responsibilities may include training, scheduling or assigning work and will conduct employee performance evaluations.

Essential Job Functions

Develops and maintains the Athletics Department website and assists with team webpages. Coordinates and maintains social media networks. Writes and distributes features and press releases.

Oversees live audio and video for home competition. Produces game programs.

Compiles statistics and reports results to the NCAA, NCAC, and appropriate media outlets. Distributes news releases to local, regional, and national media sources.

During active matches and games, oversees the public address system, clock, and scoreboard operation and staff.

Trains and supervises assigned staff.

Coordinates interview requests for players, coaches, and staff.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s Degree is required. 1-3 years of job experience working in a Sports Information or Athletic Communication department.

Preferred Qualifications

8-10 years of experience working in a Sports Information or Athletic Communication department.

Physical Demands

Minimal physical demands required. Primarily the ability to climb hills and stairs to get to outdoor press boxes.

Contact(s)

Contact Phone/Extension

Contact Email

Open Date

Open Date 12/19/2024

Close Date

Open Until Filled No

Special Instructions to Applicants

Additional Information

Denison University Background Check Statement

The final candidate will undergo a background check as a conditional offer of employment.

Denison University EEO Statement

Denison University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To achieve our mission as a liberal arts college, we continually strive to attract and hire candidates with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and identities. Denison fosters a campus community that recognizes the value of all persons regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender expression and identity, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or socio-economic background. For additional information and resources about diversity at Denison, please see our commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity and antiracism (IDEA) at Denison Forward.

If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (740)587-6299 or by email at HR@denison.edu.

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Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. List of 3 Professional References and Contact Information