Assistant Director/Associate Director - Athletic Communications

Shape the Story. Elevate Auburn Athletics.

Auburn Athletics is excited to begin the search for an Assistant Director/Associate Director, Athletics Communications! This role will lead communications strategy for an assigned Auburn Athletics sport(s), taking the reins on media relations, messaging, editorial content, and high-visibility communications initiatives. As a trusted advisor to coaches and sport leadership, you’ll develop and execute strategies that elevate the program, amplify its student-athletes and coaches, and connect Auburn’s story with fans, media, and the broader community.

• Independently manages communications operations for assigned sport(s), including high-volume, high visibility, or otherwise complex coverage responsibilities.
• Serves as the lead communications strategist for assigned sport(s), determining coverage priorities, messaging approach, and media relations strategy.
• Advises coaches and sport leadership on media strategy, interview preparation, and sensitive communications matters; escalates issues appropriately.
• Produces and oversees major editorial and reference materials, such as season guides, feature packages, award submissions, and comprehensive notes, with minimal review.
• Oversees media operations for assigned sport(s), including interview coordination, press accommodations, credentialing oversight, and postgame communications.
• Promotes student-athletes, coaches, and programs for conference and national recognition through proactive media outreach and award nominations.
• Trains and mentors student assistants and less-experienced staff on communications processes, quality standards, and operational expectations.
• Collaborates with creative, digital, marketing, and broadcast partners to align messaging and enhance visibility for assigned sport(s).
• Complies with all applicable National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and Southeastern Conference (SEC) regulations in the performance of job duties.

Assistant Director, Athletic Communications I

• Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, or related field

Assistant Director, Athletic Communications II

• Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, or related field
• 2 years of experience in public relations, media relations, and/or communications services.

Associate Director, Athletic Communications

• Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, or related field
• 4 years of experience in public relations, media relations, and/or communications services.

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