Assistant/Associate Director of Athletics for Communications

About the role

Hofstra University, a private university in Hempstead, New York, is hiring a full-time Assistant/Associate Director of Athletics for Communications. The role manages the day-to-day operations of the athletics communications office and acts as the main contact for the men's and women's soccer, wrestling and baseball programs. It involves close work with media, the conference office and other university athletics communications teams.

Key responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day athletic communications operations and serve as liaison with the Assistant Director of Athletics for Broadcast Productions, overseeing sports information, creative services, photography, social media and multimedia.
• Maintain the department website (GoHofstra.com), including redesigns, web streaming, graphic design, advertising and social media.
• Proofread and edit athletic publications following Hofstra and AP style guides.
• Oversee social media outlets and manage public relations for the assigned sports, including game day staffing, interview coordination, award promotion and postgame press conferences.
• Write and edit bios, press releases, game programs, game notes and feature stories; coordinate content requests for media and streaming partners.
• Maintain records, statistics and photo archives, and help update traditions projects that uphold Hofstra Athletics history.
• Work weekends and holidays as needed and attend athletic events.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree required; preferred: degree in public relations, sports management or journalism.
• 1-5 years in athletics communications; 5+ years preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, writing and editing skills, and ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Valid driver's license.

Required skills

• Adobe Creative Suite
• StatCrew
• Genius Software

What we offer

• Salary range of $75,000-$95,000.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Tuition remission for employees and eligible dependents.
• Retirement plan with university contributions.

To apply, submit a resume, a cover letter stating salary requirements and the contact details of three professional references.