Senior Associate Athletic Director, Communications, Creative And Engagement Strategies

Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States
Not specified (assumed full-time, on-site)
Athletics communications leadership
Creative video and graphic design
Brand management and public relations
Wake Forest University is seeking a Senior Associate Athletic Director for Communications, Creative, and Engagement Strategies. The role involves strategic leadership in athletics communications, creative content, and fan engagement for 18 intercollegiate sports while overseeing media relations and public messaging

Job Summary

  • This position is responsible for the strategic direction and leadership of all Athletics communications and creative, including creative video, graphic design, and photography.
  • The role also provides oversight of the fan experience, game presentation and campus partnerships unit while collaborating with broadcast network production, ticket sales, development, digital marketing, and brand management/trademark licensing.
  • Essential functions include directing overall Athletics Communications operations for 18 intercollegiate sports, serving as the primary media contact, and providing strategic and daily leadership for the Athletics creative team.

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Wake Forest University is seeking a Senior Associate Athletic Director for Communications, Creative, and Engagement Strategies. The role involves strategic leadership in athletics communications, creative content, and fan engagement for 18 intercollegiate sports while overseeing media relations and public messaging.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Athletics communications leadership
  • Creative video and graphic design
  • Brand management and public relations
  • Crisis management and messaging
  • Digital and social media strategy
  • Fan experience and game presentation

Nice-to-have

  • University-wide communications alignment
  • Collaboration with campus communicators
  • Student-athlete NIL brand integration
  • Donor and ticket purchaser communication

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree with 8+ years experience
  • Knowledge of ACC and NCAA rules
  • Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills
  • Proficiency in graphic design and statistic tracking software
  • Valid driver's license with good driving record
  • Ability to work evenings and weekends

Work Rights

Not specified

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