Assistant Athletics Director for Strategic Communications (Football)

Univerity of Utah - Salt Lake City, UT

Full-time - Mid Level

Salt Lake City, UT

About the position

The Assistant Athletics Director for Strategic Communications at the University of Utah will serve as the lead communications contact for the football program, managing media relations and shaping the strategy around image, messaging, and storytelling. This role involves collaboration with internal stakeholders to develop and execute content creation strategies that promote a positive image for Utah Football and the University of Utah.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary media contact for Utah's football program and possibly another sport.
• Manage all aspects of media relations, including access to the program, head coach, staff, and student-athletes.
• Shape the strategy around image, messaging, and storytelling for the football program.
• Collaborate with key internal stakeholders to develop content creation strategies.
• Promote a positive image for Utah Football, Utah Athletics, and the University of Utah.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, sport management, or a related field.
• Three years of relevant experience in communications or media relations.
• Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills.
• Significant experience working with news media in collegiate or professional sports.
• Strong interpersonal skills and excellent internal and external communication abilities.
• Elite oral and written communication skills.
• High emotional intelligence and strong work ethic.
• Ability to problem-solve and make critical decisions in high-pressure situations.
• Demonstrated organizational skills, preparation, and accountability.
• Experience in social media and creative content strategy.
• Knowledge of NCAA and Big 12 Conference rules and compliance.

Nice-to-haves

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Photoshop).
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, etc.).
• Familiarity with StatCrew and NCAA Live Stats statistical software.
• Proficiency with website content management systems, preferably SIDEARM.

Benefits

• Employer will assist with relocation costs.