Director of Athletic Communications

Appointment Information

Working Title:  Director of Athletic Communcations

Division/College:  3933-ATHL Intercollegiate Athletics

Department:  857-ATHL Media Relations

Location:  Moscow

FTE:  1

Advertising Pay Range:  $55-65K

Is this position contingent on work and/or funding: False

FLSA Status: Exempt

Appointment Information

Working Title:  Director of Athletic Communcations

Division/College:  3933-ATHL Intercollegiate Athletics

Department:  857-ATHL Media Relations

Location:  Moscow

FTE:  1

Advertising Pay Range:  $55-65K

Is this position contingent on work and/or funding: False

FLSA Status: Exempt

Type of Appointment: Full Fiscal Year

Position Overview:

The position ensures effective external communication, branding and messaging by leading and collaborating on communication efforts within the Department of Athletics and across campus. This position advances the reputation of Idaho Vandal Athletics, the University of Idaho, and assigned unit(s) through purposeful and creative messaging. The position will work in a collaborative environment with Department of Athletics staff, teams, coaches, student-athletes and partners on and off campus to create impactful communications. This position will act within all NCAA, Big Sky Conference, HIPAA, FERPA and university rules, laws and requirements.

Duties may include:

• Managing and hiring communications staff
• Managing communications budget and expenditures
• Write and edit a variety of content for assigned sports
• Maintain govandals.com, social media presence, and online communications
• Collaborate on data collection, insights and metrics to improve revenue digital strategy
• Collect and maintain statistical records for assigned sports
• Work with local and national media and broadcast partners to ensure accurate and timely reporting
• Provide consultation and writing support to department leadership
• Other duties as assigned

Required Experience:

One year performing media relations or public event organization

Required Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in communications; four additional years of experience (for a total of five years) may substitute for a Bachelor’s Degree

Required Other:

None

Additional Preferred:

• Experience working in collegiate athletics
• Experience working directly with coaching staffs and teams
• Strong writer and copy editor
• Experience with video production and graphic design in Adobe Creative Suite
• Knowledge and understanding of NCAA rules and regulations regarding compliance issues

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Must be able to work in an environment with continual interruptions and outside noise

Posting Information

Open Until Filled: True

Special Instructions to Applicants:  Applications received by 08/04/26 will receive first consideration.

Visa Sponsorship:  No

Degree Requirement Timeline:  Degree required at time of application

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