Director of Athletic Communications - University of Idaho : Job Details

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