Director of Athletic Communications & Broadcasting

About This Role

Directing athletic communications and broadcasting is a key executive role within the LIU Athletics department. This position oversees all aspects of communications, media relations, broadcasting, publications, sports information, social media, creative content, and public relations for 38 varsity sport programs across both the Post and Brooklyn campuses. The Director will manage and develop a team of direct reports and serve as a liaison to university staff for public relations purposes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and ensure all processes, procedures, and systems necessary to direct the Athletic Department and assign communications and media relations for 38 varsity sport programs
• Oversee all communications, media relations and training, broadcasting, publications, sports information, social media, public relations, and various external operations areas as assigned by the Director of Athletics
• Successfully manage, train, and develop a team of direct reports to ensure coverage for all 38 varsity programs
• Develop and implement media training to ensure that staff and student-athletes are aware of best practices related to media requests and publicity
• Collaborate with departmental, conference, and association staff to develop an annual calendar of anticipated media activity and develop communications strategies for all 38 sport programs
• Develop and execute strategies for maintaining student participation records in collaboration with departmental administrators

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in communication, journalism, marketing, or a related degree
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in college athletics, professional sports, or at a PR agency, or other communications division in the education or the private sector
• Minimum of 5 years of direct team supervision – football and/or men’s basketball preferred
• Proven track record of managing multiple programs and execution from concept through implementation and measurement
• Self-motivated and able to multitask/manage multiple priorities
• Broad knowledge of current events, industry, and business news
• Ability to work independently
• Experience with managing budgets
• Ability to work non-traditional hours, including game nights, evenings, weekends, and holidays

Nice to have:

• Master's degree

Important Details

• Start date: As soon as possible
• Application deadline: Jan 21, 2027

About the Company

Long Island University (LIU) is an NCAA DI institution.