Assistant Athletics Director-Communications

Assistant Athletics Director-Communications

Wright State University

EEO Statement: Wright State University is an equal opportunity employer.

Faculty Rank or Job Title: Assistant Athletics Director-Communications

Job Category: Administrative (exempt/non-exempt)

Department: Intercollegiate Athletics

EEO number: 26P315

Position FTE: 100%

Minimum Annual or Hourly Rate:

Salary Band: UC S04

Job Summary/Basic Function
The Assistant Athletics Director for Communications serves as the Sports Information Director (SID) for Wright State University Athletics - the institutional record-keeper, media relations lead, and statistical authority for the department's NCAA Division I athletic programs.

This is a department head role. The person hired will build, manage, and be accountable for the communications function at Wright State: media relations, statistical infrastructure, digital content, game day operations, awards and recognition, and the development of the next generation of athletics communicators through a structured student worker pipeline.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, sports management, or a related field.
• 3+ years of progressive experience in collegiate athletics communications or sports information, with demonstrated experience managing a communications operation.
• Proficiency with NCAA-standard statistical software (StatCrew, Genius Sports, or equivalent) and content management systems.
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously in a high-volume, event-driven environment.
• Must work well individually and in a team environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and desktop publishing tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in communications, public relations, journalism, or a directly related field.
• Experience as the primary SID or lead communications contact at the NCAA Division I level.
• Active CoSIDA membership and demonstrated engagement with the national college athletics communications community.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite.

Essential Functions and percent of time
40% - MEDIA RELATIONS & PUBLICITY

• Serve as the primary point of contact for all credentialed media covering Wright State Athletics, including beat writers, broadcasters, and national outlets.
• Write and edit news releases, game recaps, game notes/previews, and feature content to publicize Raider Athletics.
• Disseminate game results via official website, social media, and other methods as needed.
• Cultivate and maintain professional relationships with local, regional, and national sports media.
• Coordinate all operations during games, including assignment of seating for writers, statisticians, radio, television, photographers and scouts; and enforce post-game interview policies.
• Coordinate efforts designed to promote teams, coaches, and players to media sources at the local, regional, and national levels.
• Nominate student-athletes and coaches for conference, regional, and national awards.
• Respond to media inquiries accurately and in a timely manner, in coordination with Athletics leadership.
• Serve as the department's primary liaison to the Horizon League communications office and NCAA media relations infrastructure.
• Coordinate media days, press conferences, conference championship hosting, and other media relations events.
  
  
  
  

20% - STATISTICAL MANAGEMENT & RECORDS

• Produce accurate, complete, and professionally formatted game notes for all assigned sports prior to each competition.
• Manage live statistical reporting during home events using NCAA-standard statistical software (StatCrew, Genius Sports, or equivalent).
• Maintain current and historical statistical records for all Wright State athletic programs in compliance with NCAA and Horizon League standards.
• Submit official statistics to the NCAA, Horizon League, and relevant national services within required deadlines.
• Coordinate with visiting institutions and conference offices to ensure accuracy of all reported data.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records, statistics, and results of teams, players, and coaches.

15% - DEPARTMENT LEADERSHIP & STAFF DEVELOPMENT

• Train, supervise, and evaluate one full-time Communications staff member.
• Recruit, build, and manage a structured student worker and graduate assistant program (8-10 personnel) with the explicit goal of developing professionals for careers in college and professional athletics.
• Set operational standards, workflow expectations, and coverage responsibilities for all communications staff and student workers.
• Supervise statistical crews and other event support personnel.
• Represent Wright State Athletics externally through active CoSIDA participation, Horizon League committee engagement, and professional development activities that elevate the department's national profile.
• Establish effective interpersonal relationships with coaches, players, administrators, students, and the public.

Essential Functions and percent of time (cont'd)
10% - DIGITAL AND PRINT CONTENT & WEB MANAGEMENT

• Write, edit, and design pertinent Athletics Department publications for assigned sports. Publications include media guides, game programs, etc. for assigned sports.
• Serve as the primary manager of wsuraiders.com, including acting as primary liaison with WSU's web provider.
• Write and publish game recaps, season previews, and feature content for the official Athletics website.
• Maintain a comprehensive digital and physical archive of Wright State Athletics history, records, and milestones.
• Ensure all athlete and coaching staff bios, roster pages, and schedule information are current, accurate, and consistent with institutional standards.
• Write, edit, and design pertinent Athletics Department publications for assigned sports, including media guides and game programs.
  
  

5% - AWARD & RECOGNITION COORDINATION

• Manage the nomination and submission process for individual and team awards at the conference, regional, and national levels.
• Track award eligibility windows, submission deadlines, and selection criteria across all sports.

5% - TV / RADIO / STREAMING LIAISON

• Act as the primary liaison with broadcasting partners, including contract oversight coordination with Athletics administration.
• Coordinate streaming efforts with key external and internal stakeholders.

5% - OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED

• Support Athletics administration, event operations, and institutional initiatives as directed by the Deputy Athletic Director for Partnerships & Engagement

Non-Essential Functions and percent of time


Working Conditions
Various working conditions. Ability to participate in evening and/or week-end work related activities.To preserve the safety and security of the campus community and to maintain the integrity of university operations, it is the policy of Wright State University before making an employment offer conduct various background checks, such as a criminal record, credit history when job related and/or education verifications. Additionally, an administrative review shall be conducted whenever the university learns that an employee is charged with or convicted of a crime (except for minor vehicle violations). Frequently asked questions related to background checks may be found on the Human resources website at http://www.wright.edu/human-resources.Effective July 1, 2017, per Policy 7230 Wright State University is tobacco-free. Tobacco use, including the sale, advertising sampling and distribution of tobacco products and tobacco related items is prohibited in all university facilities, on all university owned or leased grounds, university owned or operated residence halls and apartments, and at all university sponsored events regardless of location. Tobacco use is also prohibited in all university vehicles or on any equipment owned, leased or operated by Wright State University. This policy applies to anyone on campus including students, faculty, staff, visitors, consultants, vendors, patients, volunteers, and contractor employees.

Special Instructions to Applicants


First Consideration Date: 07/11/2026

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes


To apply, please visit: https://jobs.wright.edu/postings/22540







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