Assistant Director of Athletics Communications

The Assistant Director of Athletics Communications holds a key position in the office of Athletics Communications, as well as the Saint Joseph’s University community. The incumbent provides strategic communications for numerous high-profile sports programs and amplifies Saint Joseph’s Athletics to the community, region and nation.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serve as primary media contact for the women’s basketball, men’s lacrosse, women’s lacrosse, men’s soccer, men’s track and cross country and women’s track and cross country programs.
• Facilitate media requests and arrange interviews for the coaches and student-athletes of those teams.
• Generate publicity for the athletics program on the local, regional and national levels through written and visual stories, press releases, social media content and contact with the media.
• Assist with the daily maintenance and editing of the athletic department’s official website, while contributing post-game recaps, news releases.
• Manage team information, statistics, records and maintain archives, including photos and video content.

Qualifications:

• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Premiere Pro) and Microsoft Office and a strong familiarity with Statcrew or NCAA Live Stats software.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Detail-oriented, organized and an ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of sports, with specific regards to statistics, rules and game operation.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.