Director of Athletic Communications

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of the Athletic Communications office and implement a comprehensive plan to enhance Bluejay Athletics brand exposure.
• Serve as the official media contact and manage communications across social media, local/national media, and campus channels.
• Maintain the Elmhurst University Athletics website and oversee all statistical compilation and reporting to the Conference and NCAA.
• Produce gameday programs, news releases, video content, and game recaps for all NCAA DIII varsity programs.
• Supervise and train the Athletic Communications Graduate Assistant and student employees/interns.
• Coordinate photography and video content, soliciting freelance coverage when necessary.
• Design and produce printed and online promotional materials aligned with university design standards.
• Manage the office operations budget and all print needs for the athletic department.
• Travel with athletic teams occasionally, specifically for postseason contests.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in sports management, journalism, marketing, communications, public relations, or a related field.
• 2-3 years of experience in a related role.
• Strong knowledge of NCAA Division III intercollegiate athletics and statistics keeping.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with strong editing abilities and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in computer word processing and the ability to learn statistics programs.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, to support athletic events.
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects under strict deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with photography, videography, and video editing.
• Experience in a collegiate athletic communications environment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package available to Elmhurst University employees.

About the Company

Elmhurst University is a private institution dedicated to providing a transformative educational experience. The Athletics Department is committed to fostering student-athlete success through competition, academics, and community engagement.