Assistant Communications Director

Working Title Assistant Communications Director Department Athletics-0850 Description of Work Serve as a member of the Athletic Communications team with the responsibility of promotion, publicity, and record keeping of assigned sports. This position will serve as the primary communications contact for two teams, while also serving as a secondary contact for either volleyball or men’s basketball, and assisting with assigned duties related to football. Provide proactive and strategic communications advice and counsel to coaches and student‑athletes of assigned sports. Keep athletic administration and senior staff informed of key communications opportunities and strategies within assigned sports. Work collaboratively with Digital Media, HuskerVision, Athletic Marketing, and Huskers Radio Network to maximize publicity of assigned sports and Husker Athletics. Create news releases, digital publications, game notes, game programs, and brochures for assigned sports. Serve as a key contributor and content editor for Huskers.com, the official website of the Athletics Department, as well as sport‑specific social media accounts. Serve as event manager for assigned sports. Oversee students/graduate assistants while assisting with all Communications office duties. Serve as liaison between assigned sports and media/conference office/NCAA and the public. Position requires travel with teams and working evenings and weekends. University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks to attract and retain a high performing and collaborative workforce. UNL is committed to providing a work environment and culture that fosters personal and professional success where every person and every interaction matters. The University is proud to be one of Nebraska’s preferred and largest employers where individuals can participate and contribute to their full potential. As an EO/AA employer, qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See: Minimum Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, or related field plus a minimum 2 years’ experience in Communications. Student work experience will be considered. Writing, editing, and design experience on desktop publishing required. Ability to manage web site content and social media experience. Computer skills and outstanding interpersonal communication skills necessary. Preferred Qualifications Graphic design experience. Experience utilizing newest communication platforms, and AI. Knowledge of statistical programs. Posted Salary $45,000/yr. minimum #J-18808-Ljbffr