Associate Director, Athletic Communications

Job Summary

Responsible to the Associate AD for Marketing and Branding for assistance with public relations and publicity for the university’s athletics program including production of ETSU Athletics and University publications, community public relations, event management, preparing news releases, creating creative content, assisting with management of graduate assistants, interns, and other student help; and performing other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong writing, editing, and design skills.


• Computer skills using Mac and PC platforms.


• Proficient in Adobe Creative Software.


• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and other computer skills required.


• Strong attention to detail.


• Self-starter with an outstanding work ethic.


• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.


• Must have a high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations and information.


• Strong teamwork aptitude.


• Strong customer service skills.


• Excellent communication, presentation, and listening skills.


• Ability to work independently and coordinate multiple tasks.


• Knowledge of and compliance with all applicable rules and regulations of East Tennessee State University, the Southern Conference, and the NCAA.

• Bachelor’s degree.


• Minimum of one (1) year of experience working in Athletic Communications/Sports Information at the Division I and/or professional sports level.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree preferred.


• Minimum of three (3) years of experience working in Athletic Communications/Sports Information at the Division I and/or professional sports level.


• Previous experience working in a college sports information office preferred.


• Stat Crew and/or NCAA Live Stats experience with football, volleyball, basketball, soccer, and/or baseball/softball

Compensation & Benefits 

• Job Family – Communications and Marketing Professional 2


• Market Range - 7 (Salary Schedules)


• For information on benefits, please visit www.etsu.edu/human-resources/benefits/. 

Application Instructions 

• Exempt positions are only required to be posted for a minimum of fourteen (14) calendar days. The closing date for this posting is subject to change without notice to applicants. 


• Documents needed to apply: Cover Letter and Resume


• Employment is contingent on a satisfactory background check

ETSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer 

University Overview 

• East Tennessee State University (ETSU) is an institution with over 14,000 diverse students and highly ranked graduate and undergraduate programs. Located in the Southern Appalachian Mountains of Northeast Tennessee, ETSU serves as a hub for community, discovery, and service. Aligned with the institution's mission, we value efforts to engage in teaching, scholarship, creative activities, and service that involve community partners and address significant societal needs in our region and beyond. Recognized in 2024 as a Great College to Work For, recent strategic initiatives prioritize the institution’s focus on community engagement.  

Disclaimer: The Job Summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work individuals perform in this classification. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to revise the job or require different tasks to be performed as assigned to reflect changes in the position. Employees must be able to perform the position's essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.