Athletic Communications Director

Principal Responsibilities

• Maintain and update the Alverno College Athletics website, including rosters, schedules, results, player profiles, and feature stories.
• Serve as the primary social media manager for Alverno Athletics, creating timely, mission-aligned content for platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter (X).
• Write and distribute game recaps, press releases, and feature stories for student-athletes and athletic programs to campus, conference, and local media outlets.
• Coordinate live statistics, video streaming, and game-day coverage for home athletic events.
• Submit timely statistics, reports, and required materials to the Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference (NACC) and the NCAA.
• Serve as the main contact for media inquiries and assist in building relationships with local and regional sports media.
• Capture and curate photos and video content from athletic events for promotional and archival purposes.
• Create graphics, social media visuals, and basic video highlights for athletic promotion.
• Collaborate with Alverno’s Marketing and Communications Department to ensure athletics messaging aligns with the College’s brand standards.
• Assist with promoting special events including Senior Days, Athletic Awards, and campus-wide initiatives.
• Maintain historical records, statistics, and media archives for all Alverno athletic teams.
• Support student-athlete recognition, including weekly honors, all-conference nominations, and awards submissions.
• Coordinate student workers and/or volunteers assisting with athletic communications and game-day operations.
• Attend home athletic contests and occasional away events as needed.
• Comply with safety procedures and maintain a clean and organized work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the mission of the Athletics Department and Alverno College.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Sports Management, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field required.
• Experience in sports information, athletic communications, or a similar field preferred (college, high school, or professional level acceptable).
• Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills with demonstrated ability to produce timely and engaging content.
• Familiarity with website content management systems (preferably SIDEARM Sports or PrestoSports).
• Experience managing social media content and analytics across multiple platforms.
• Working knowledge of live statistics software (such as NCAA LiveStats, StatCrew, or PrestoStats) is preferred.
• Basic graphic design and video editing skills are a plus.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends in alignment with the athletics competition schedule.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Understanding and appreciation of the NCAA Division III philosophy and Alverno’s mission.
• Valid Wisconsin driver’s license preferred.

Working Conditions

• Combination of office and athletic event settings.
• Requires frequent evening and weekend work.
• Must be able to move throughout campus facilities and athletic venues.
• Requires the ability to lift up to 25 pounds for equipment setup.