Director of Athletic Communications
Posting Number: SP005379P
Division/College: Athletics
Department: Athletics General
Location: Moscow
Posting Context Statement:
The Director of Athletic Communications reports to the Senior Associate Athletic Director for External Operations and is responsible for all communications, media relations and publicity activities for the Department of Athletics, including assigned sports. The position is expected to provide and maximize positive exposure of the University of Idaho, its athletics programs, events, student-athletes, coaches and staff.
Position Overview:
The position ensures effective external communication, branding and messaging by leading and collaborating on communication efforts within the Department of Athletics and across campus. This position advances the reputation of Idaho Vandal Athletics, the University of Idaho, and assigned unit(s) through purposeful and creative messaging. The position will work in a collaborative environment with Department of Athletics staff, teams, coaches, student-athletes and partners on and off campus to create impactful communications. This position will act within all NCAA, Big Sky Conference, HIPAA, FERPA and university rules, laws and requirements.
Duties may include:
- Managing and hiring communications staff
- Managing communications budget and expenditures
- Write and edit a variety of content for assigned sports
- Maintain govandals.com, social media presence, and online communications
- Collaborate on data collection, insights and metrics to improve revenue digital strategy
- Collect and maintain statistical records for assigned sports
- Work with local and national media and broadcast partners to ensure accurate and timely reporting
- Provide consultation and writing support to department leadership
- Other duties as assigned
Required Experience:
- One year performing media relations or public event organization
Required Education:
- Bachelor's Degree in communications; four additional years of experience (for a total of five years) may substitute for a Bachelor's Degree
Required Other:
- None
Additional Preferred:
- Experience working in collegiate athletics
- Experience working directly with coaching staffs and teams
- Strong writer and copy editor
- Experience with video production and graphic design in Adobe Creative Suite
- Knowledge and understanding of NCAA rules and regulations regarding compliance issues
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:
- Must be able to work in an environment with continual interruptions and outside noise
Degree Requirement:
Listed degree qualification is required at time of application
FLSA Status: Exempt
Employee Category: Exempt
Pay Range: $55-65K
Type of Appointment: Fiscal Year
FTE: 1
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Funding:
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy: No
Posting Date: 07/21/2026
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by 08/04/26 will receive first consideration.
Applicant Resources: https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources
Background Check Statement: Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.
To apply, visit https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/52200
The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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