Director of Athletic Communications

Northwestern College is seeking applicants who can lead in the new age of digital sports communication as the director of athletic communications. This is a full-time, 12-month position that will oversee all athletic department external communications. The director will manage the athletics website while producing regular content within multiple media platforms to enhance the Red Raider brand.

General Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary media contact for all sports.
• Produce regular press releases (event previews/game notes, recaps and other news) to enhance the Red Raider brand and tell the story of Northwestern College.
• Oversee and perform/assign game day operations for all sports related to media, scorer’s table, stats and programs.
• Oversee maintenance of SIDEARM athletic website, nwcraiders.com, including posting/updating schedules, rosters, student-athlete and staff bios, and records.
• Nominate student-athletes and coaches for GPAC/NAIA/Coaches Association awards.
• Coordinate/assign graphic content relevant within today’s digital sport market.
• Creatively use social media to promote Red Raider student-athletes and programs. Monitor sport-specific social media pages.
• Administer and strategically enhance livestream broadcasts of Red Raider sports.

Skills, Abilities, Traits Desired:

• Critical thinker who will cast a vision for an athletics communication strategic plan.
• Strong communicator (verbal, written, creative, professional)
• Problem-solver, versatile, efficient, and attentive to detail.
• Ability to handle high stress situations and manage multiple responsibilities.
• Knowledge of statistical software including PrestoStats and/or NCAA live stats.
• Proficiency in various software programs, including but not limited to Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, SIDEARM Sports, Hudl TV, Daktronics, etc.
• Familiarity with sports photography.
• Creative social media skill set.