Associate Director - Athletic Communications

WELCOME TO CLEMSON!

 

Clemson is calling...are you ready to answer the call?  

One of the most productive public research universities in the nation, Clemson University attracts and powerfully unites students, faculty and staff whose greatest desire is to make a difference in the lives of others. 

Clemson has recently been named a top 25 public college in the country by the Wall Street Journal, a top South Carolina employer by Forbes and a Military Friendly Employer for five years running. Through our research, outreach and entrepreneurial projects, Clemson University and its employees are driving economic development and improving quality of life in South Carolina and beyond.

So,... are you ready?

JOB SUMMARY:

 

Clemson University's Sports Information Team is looking for an Associate Director - Athletic Communications to fulfill the following duties:

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WELCOME TO CLEMSON!

 

Clemson is calling...are you ready to answer the call?  

One of the most productive public research universities in the nation, Clemson University attracts and powerfully unites students, faculty and staff whose greatest desire is to make a difference in the lives of others. 

Clemson has recently been named a top 25 public college in the country by the Wall Street Journal, a top South Carolina employer by Forbes and a Military Friendly Employer for five years running. Through our research, outreach and entrepreneurial projects, Clemson University and its employees are driving economic development and improving quality of life in South Carolina and beyond.

So,... are you ready?

JOB SUMMARY:

 

Clemson University's Sports Information Team is looking for an Associate Director - Athletic Communications to fulfill the following duties:

• Primary external contact for Gymnastics and Volleyball. 
• Determines and develops media relations and social media strategies. 
• Provides content development for digital platforms, and leads and instructs student assistants. 
• Works closely with coaches and staff to provide recruiting assistance through digital channels.

JOB DUTIES:

 

40% - Essential - Gymnastics Communications: 
This role leads all media relations, digital strategy, storytelling, and statistical operations, ensuring accurate and timely coverage of practices, meets, and milestones. Responsibilities include writing previews and recaps, coordinating interviews, managing web updates, producing social media content, and identifying feature opportunities that highlight the program's culture and competitive success. This position partners closely with creative to deliver high-quality visuals and digital assets, supporting both recruiting and fan engagement.

40% - Essential - Volleyball Communications: 
This role leads all media relations, digital strategy, storytelling, and statistical operations, ensuring accurate and timely coverage of practices, matches, and milestones. Responsibilities include writing previews and recaps, coordinating interviews, managing web updates, producing social media content, and identifying feature opportunities that highlight the program's culture and competitive success. This position partners closely with creative to deliver high-quality visuals and digital assets, supporting both recruiting and fan engagement.

10% - Essential - Provide Leadership for Student and Grad Assistants:
Provides leadership, mentorship, and hands-on training to graduate assistants and student assistants within Strategic Communications & Publicity. This role helps by teaching best practices in writing, social media, content creation, statistics, and gameday operations. Responsibilities include regular management of GA and undergraduates, offering feedback, providing project direction, and cultivating a positive and professional learning environment aligned with Clemson's values. The Assistant Director also supports scheduling, delegation of tasks, and the development of student portfolios

10% - Essential - Creative Support:
Supports department-wide creative initiatives by contributing high-quality content that advances Clemson's storytelling philosophy and strategic communication goals. This includes assisting with video scripts, feature stories, social campaigns, postseason promotions, and initiatives tied to facilities, alumni engagement, and student-athlete development.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

 

Education - Bachelor's Degree

Work Experience - 1+ Years working with external communications on the collegiate or professional level

RESPONSIBILITIES

 

JOB KNOWLEDGE
Firm Job Knowledge - Firm working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to use in varied situations

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Acts as Lead - Acts as a Lead by guiding the work of others who perform essentially the same work.

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES
No Budget Responsibilities - No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

 

  10% - Stand for prolonged period
  10% - Walk or move about
   5% - Position self to accomplish task (i.e. stoop, kneel, crawl)
  60% - Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself
  30% - Recognize or inspect visually

WORKING CONDITIONS:

 

   5% - Overnight Travel

WORK SCHEDULE:

 

Standard Hours: 40 Hours / Week

COMPENSATION INFORMATION

 

Salary is dependent upon several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's previous experience, knowledge, skills and performance in accordance with Clemson's compensation guidelines.

 

ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL LEVEL

 

Normal Operations

Required to follow emergency facility closure directives, and not normally expected work on-site during emergency situations.

JOB LOCATION:

 

Clemson, SC

MILITARY AND VETERAN:

 

MILITARY EQUIVALENCY:
Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties.

VETERAN PREFERENCE:
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.      

State policy for veteran preference states that for qualifying, full-time permanent positions, a veteran applicant may receive preference if they meet the job's minimum qualifications, were discharged under honorable conditions from the military, and submit their DD-214 for confidential review by the Office of Human Resources.

To claim Veteran Preference for qualifying positions, email hrjob@clemson.edu upon submission of your application.         

CLOSING STATEMENT:

 

Clemson University is an EEO/AA employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law including disability and protected veteran status.

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