Assistant Director, Athletic Communications

The Position:

Assistant Director, Athletic Communications

Job Summary:

The Office of Communications and Marketing is seeking applicants for a full-time, year-round Assistant Director of Athletic Communications (OCM). This individual will report to the Senior Director of Strategic Communications and collaborate closely with colleagues in OCM, the Department of Athletics, the Office of Advancement, and other Muhlenberg College departments and divisions on publicity/communications efforts relating to the college’s 23 Division III varsity intercollegiate programs. The assistant director works within OCM department processes, applying best practices and sustaining the department’s commitment to professionalism, collegiality, superior quality, and the advancement of the Muhlenberg brand. In collaborating closely with colleagues across the college, the assistant director will make a meaningful contribution to the college’s work in building brand awareness and other critical outcomes among important external Muhlenberg constituencies. Primary responsibilities include: creating and promoting dynamic content on the college’s websites and social media accounts; collaboratively managing game day operations, including live streaming video and live stats; editing promotional videos; producing features on Muhlenberg athletes; assisting in email marketing efforts; supporting alumni engagement and fundraising initiatives; reporting results; and collaborating in the production of print, web, video and other communications/marketing content.

Characteristic Responsibilities:

Sports Information

• Collaboratively manage game-day operations, including streaming, live stats, photography and videography.

• Report game-day results across channels and media.

• Recruit, supervise, and train students, including content creators and interns.

• Cover major events with video from a storytelling perspective, such as season previews and team outreach efforts in the community.

• Promote intercollegiate athletic events both on and off campus to encourage attendance.

• Travel and adapt to varying schedules, including evening and weekend hours, in accordance with the needs of the position.

• May perform other duties as assigned.

Marketing and Public Relations

• Work closely with the Director of Athletic Communications and others to ensure positive publicity for the athletics program and the college.

• Collaborate with Office of Communications and Marketing colleagues in digital marketing efforts.

• Support colleagues across the college in efforts to engage alumni, donors, parents, and other important constituents.

• Publish content to MuhlenbergSports.com and muhlenberg.edu.

• Contribute to Muhlenberg’s athletics social media presence and provide guidance and support for individual teams.

• Stay up to date with digital media technologies and latest trends and assess new/additional digital channels for implementation.    

• Partner closely with Office of Communications and Marketing colleagues to share potential stories ideas and opportunities to be produced and promoted on college-wide channels.

• Provide local, regional and national media with stories, scores and excerpts to promote Muhlenberg College athletics.

Schedule & Benefits: At Muhlenberg, we value your work/life balance and are pleased to offer this full-time, year-round opportunity. This position qualifies for the campus work/life balance policies, where feasible as aligned with OCM practice. Muhlenberg offers a highly competitive benefits package, including but not limited to, generous holidays (including three days off for Thanksgiving and an extended winter break between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day), vacation (22 days per year), sick leave, eight weeks paid parental leave, Life Sports Center membership, tuition opportunities at the undergraduate and graduate level, medical, dental and vision coverage, flexible spending plans, short-and long-term disability, life insurance, and retirement. Waiting periods may apply. In addition, as a 501(c)(3) non-profit institution, Muhlenberg is a qualifying employer under the federal government’s Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

The College and Surrounding Area: Founded in 1848, Muhlenberg College is a private, residential, liberal arts college offering baccalaureate and graduate programs. At Muhlenberg, we are committed to a campus community that