Brand and Content Director

Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title

Brand and Content Director

Requisition Number

RE50279

Working Title

Director of Strategic Communications

Department Name

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Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title

Brand and Content Director

Requisition Number

RE50279

Working Title

Director of Strategic Communications

Department Name

12E00:UKAA - External Operations

Work Location

Lexington, KY

Grade Level

45

Salary Range

$47,278-78,000/year

Type of Position

Staff

Position Time Status

Full-Time

Required Education

BA

Click here for more information about equivalencies: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

Required Related Experience

3 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

To be able to lift up to 20 lbs.

Shift

Days but flexibility to travel and willingness to work weekends and evenings.

Job Summary

The Brand and Content Director (Director of Strategic Communications) position provides strategic leadership for UK Athletics’ communications, with a primary focus on men’s basketball and football. It oversees departmental communications staff, including photographers, and leads efforts across all varsity sports. Key responsibilities include managing content strategy, leading collaboration meetings, aligning messaging across platforms, and coordinating with external units and partners to support major initiatives and events.

All duties must be performed in compliance with

NCAA

,

SEC

, and University policies, rules, and regulations.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

Yes

Preferred Education/Experience

A bachelor’s degree and a minimum of three years working with an intercollegiate athletic department is preferred.

Deadline to Apply

05/20/2025

Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How many years of experience do you have in web editing and publishing software?

   • None
   • More than 0, up through 1 year
   • More than 1 year, up through 3 years
   • More than 3 years, up through 5 years
   • More than 5 years

2. * Please describe your work experience and your style in promoting athletes and coaches through social media.

(Open Ended Question)

1. * How many paid years of experience do you have working in media relations?

   • None
   • More than 0, up through 1 year
   • More than 1 year, up through 3 years
   • More than 3 years, up through 5 years
   • More than 5 years

2. * Please describe your experience in working with the media.

(Open Ended Question)

1. * As part of the Southeastern Conference, candidates considered for staff or coaching positions within UK Athletics are required to disclose any unethical conduct. Please answer the below questions regarding your personal NCAA record. Have you ever been charged with a violation of NCAA 10.1 Unethical Conduct by the NCAA or any NCAA member institution?

   • Yes
   • No

2. * Have you ever been charged with a NCAA Level I, II or III, secondary or major violation?

   • Yes
   • No

3. * If you answered yes, to either of the previous two questions, please list all violations in which you’ve been charged or were involved. If you answered no to both of the previous questions please type: N/A.

(Open Ended Question)

1. * Are you currently involved in any pending NCAA investigation, charges and/or violations of NCAA legislation?

   • Yes
   • No

2. * Has the NCAA Committee on Infractions ever issued you show-cause penalty?

   • Yes
   • No

3. * I agree to and understand that failure to disclose any NCAA violation or false information regarding my NCAAcompliance history will result in removal of my application for consideration.

   • Yes
   • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

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