The Assistant Athletics Director for Communications serves as the Sports Information Director (SID) for Wright State University Athletics – the institutional record-keeper, media relations lead, and statistical authority for the department’s NCAA Division I athletic programs.
This is a department head role. The person hired will build, manage, and be accountable for the communications function at Wright State: media relations, statistical infrastructure, digital content, game day operations, awards and recognition, and the development of the next generation of athletics communicators through a structured student worker pipeline.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, sports management, or a related field.
- 3+ years of progressive experience in collegiate athletics communications or sports information, with demonstrated experience managing a communications operation.
- Proficiency with NCAA-standard statistical software (StatCrew, Genius Sports, or equivalent) and content management systems.
- Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously in a high-volume, event-driven environment.
- Must work well individually and in a team environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and desktop publishing tools.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism, or a directly related field.
- Experience as the primary SID or lead communications contact at the NCAA Division I level.
- Active CoSIDA membership and demonstrated engagement with the national college athletics communications community.
- Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite.
Essential Functions and percent of time:
40% – MEDIA RELATIONS & PUBLICITY
- Serve as the primary point of contact for all credentialed media covering Wright State Athletics, including beat writers, broadcasters, and national outlets.
- Write and edit news releases, game recaps, game notes/previews, and feature content to publicize Raider Athletics.
- Disseminate game results via official website, social media, and other methods as needed.
- Cultivate and maintain professional relationships with local, regional, and national sports media.
- Coordinate all operations during games, including assignment of seating for writers, statisticians, radio, television, photographers and scouts; and enforce post-game interview policies.
- Coordinate efforts designed to promote teams, coaches, and players to media sources at the local, regional, and national levels.
- Nominate student-athletes and coaches for conference, regional, and national awards.
- Respond to media inquiries accurately and in a timely manner, in coordination with Athletics leadership.
- Serve as the department’s primary liaison to the Horizon League communications office and NCAA media relations infrastructure.
Coordinate media days, press conferences, conference championship hosting, and other media relations events.
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20% – STATISTICAL MANAGEMENT & RECORDS
- Produce accurate, complete, and professionally formatted game notes for all assigned sports prior to each competition.
- Manage live statistical reporting during home events using NCAA-standard statistical software (StatCrew, Genius Sports, or equivalent).
- Maintain current and historical statistical records for all Wright State athletic programs in compliance with NCAA and Horizon League standards.
- Submit official statistics to the NCAA, Horizon League, and relevant national services within required deadlines.
- Coordinate with visiting institutions and conference offices to ensure accuracy of all reported data.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records, statistics, and results of teams, players, and coaches.
15% – DEPARTMENT LEADERSHIP & STAFF DEVELOPMENT
- Train, supervise, and evaluate one full-time Communications staff member.
- Recruit, build, and manage a structured student worker and graduate assistant program (8–10 personnel) with the explicit goal of developing professionals for careers in college and professional athletics.
- Set operational standards, workflow expectations, and coverage responsibilities for all communications staff and student workers.
- Supervise statistical crews and other event support personnel.
- Represent Wright State Athletics externally through active CoSIDA participation, Horizon League committee engagement, and professional development activities that elevate the department’s national profile.
- Establish effective interpersonal relationships with coaches, players, administrators, students, and the public.
Essential Functions and percent of time (cont'd):
10% – DIGITAL AND PRINT CONTENT & WEB MANAGEMENT
- Write, edit, and design pertinent Athletics Department publications for assigned sports. Publications include media guides, game programs, etc. for assigned sports.
- Serve as the primary manager of wsuraiders.com, including acting as primary liaison with WSU’s web provider.
- Write and publish game recaps, season previews, and feature content for the official Athletics website.
- Maintain a comprehensive digital and physical archive of Wright State Athletics history, records, and milestones.
- Ensure all athlete and coaching staff bios, roster pages, and schedule information are current, accurate, and consistent with institutional standards.
- Write, edit, and design pertinent Athletics Department publications for assigned sports, including media guides and game programs.
5% – AWARD & RECOGNITION COORDINATION
- Manage the nomination and submission process for individual and team awards at the conference, regional, and national levels.
- Track award eligibility windows, submission deadlines, and selection criteria across all sports.
5% – TV / RADIO / STREAMING LIAISON
- Act as the primary liaison with broadcasting partners, including contract oversight coordination with Athletics administration.
- Coordinate streaming efforts with key external and internal stakeholders.
5% – OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED
- Support Athletics administration, event operations, and institutional initiatives as directed by the Deputy Athletic Director for Partnerships & Engagement
