Assistant Director, Athletic Communications

Assists the Director of Athletics Communications in the daily operations of a premier NCAA Division III athletics program. An emphasis on social media and building creative content to promote the competitive excellence and personal development embodied by Big Red Athletics must be complemented with a demonstrated knowledge and experience in day-to-day athletics communications functions in game statistics and reporting, livestreams, storytelling, and Sidearm. Responsible for contributing high-quality, consistent work product in support of student-athletes on 28 varsity teams, coaches and staff, and the broader Denison community.

Department/Division Overview: 

At Denison University, athletic success and academic rigor go hand in hand. As a proud member of the North Coast Athletic Conference (NCAC), Big Red boasts a storied history of competitive excellence, including 12 national championships and a record 22 NCAC All-Sports Trophies, not to mention our three (you read that correctly!) NCAA Division III national championships in 2026. Backed by premier, nationally-ranked facilities, our athletics program is dedicated to shaping the next generation of leaders. We look for passionate, mentorship-driven professionals who want to help our student-athletes train hard, win at the highest level, and embrace a truly transformative collegiate experience. 

Responsibilities:

•  Provide coverage of Denison’s 28 NCAA Division III varsity athletic programs. 

• Maintain the athletics department website, compile game and season statistics and report scores and statistics.

• Oversee and manage the branded social media presence on platforms such as Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok.

• Assist with the development and implementation of content strategies to drive brand awareness.

• Assist with oversight of the Denison Sports Network by scheduling student broadcasters for all athletic department audio and video broadcast streams; supervise students working in athletics.

• Supervises, schedules, and hires up to 25 student workers.

• Performs other duties as assigned.  

Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree
2-4 Years of relevant experience in Communications, Marketing, and/or Social Media
 

Why Choose Denison? 

Denison University is a leading, fully residential liberal arts college in Granville, Ohio, located  just outside the Columbus metro area. Established in 1831, Denison blends a rigorous academic foundation with an award-winning approach to student mentorship and career readiness. With a vibrant campus community of 2,400 students and around 2,000 employees, Denison offers employees a supportive, forward-thinking environment dedicated to educational excellence and professional growth. 

Denison provides a number of staff-focused benefits, with some highlights:

• 10% contribution to your retirement

• 22 vacation days

• 3 floating holidays

• Paid campus closure from Christmas to New Years

• Free parking and gym membership

• Free classes for employees

• Full tuition coverage for dependents

Want to learn more about us? Visit Denison.edu for more information. 

Salary Range: 53,700 - 55,000