Athletics Communication Manager at Saginaw Valley State University in Main Campus

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Job Title: Athletics Communication Manager Full or Part Time: Full time Hours: 40 Exempt: Yes Supervisory Org: Athletic Communications (PM) Job Description: JOB SUMMARY: The Athletics Communication Manager supports the strategic communication, branding, and media relations efforts for Saginaw Valley State University Athletics. This position assists in the day-to-day operations of the Athletic Communications department, providing comprehensive coverage of NCAA Division II varsity athletic programs through digital media, social platforms, video production, and game-day operations while ensuring compliance with university, conference, and NCAA regulations. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Assist in all daily operations of the Athletic Communications department and report directly to the Assistant Athletic Director for Communications. Abides by NCAA Bylaws 10.1 and 11.1 regarding ethical conduct and the responsibility to positively contribute to a campus culture of NCAA rules compliance. Support department planning, scheduling, and project execution. Assist with the hiring, training, supervision, and evaluation of student employees. Compile and manage student staff schedules for home athletic contests and special events. Perform other duties as assigned by the Assistant Athletic Director for Communications. Assist with the maintenance and content management of the SVSU Athletics website (svsucardinals.com), including: Rosters, schedules, results, statistics, records, and biographies. Assist in the management of all SVSU Athletics social media platforms (X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and others). Develop and distribute creative digital content for assigned athletic programs. Coordinate the scheduling and distribution of GameDay promotional graphics for all home and away contests. Ensure brand consistency, accuracy, and visual quality across all digital platforms. Execute live game-day updates for assigned sports, including real-time scoring updates, graphics, lineups, and multimedia content. Design, edit, and distribute promotional materials for athletic events, including: Game day programs Game notes Digital and print graphics Assist with on-site game-day operations, including statistics, scoreboard integration, and multimedia production. Provide communication support for SVSU-hosted conference and postseason events as assigned. Serve as the primary sport contact for assigned athletic teams, including: Men’s Soccer Women’s Soccer Volleyball Men’s and Women’s Golf Women’s Basketball Men’s and Women’s Swimming & Diving Baseball Flag Football Produce and distribute game recaps, news releases, feature stories, and videos for assigned sports. Lead video production efforts for the Athletic Communications department, including filming, editing, and distributing content across all platforms. Coordinate photography and videography coverage for assigned sports and special events. Coordinate the nomination process for student-athletes for conference, regional, and national awards as assigned. Ensure compliance with all NCAA, conference, and institutional rules related to athletic communications. Maintain accurate statistics, records, and historical documentation for assigned programs. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Supervision is received from the Assistant Athletic Director for Communications. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Supervision is exercised over athletic communications student employees and game-day staff. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, sport management, or a related field. 1–3 years of professional or graduate-level experience in athletic communications, media relations, or a related field. Experience with desktop publishing, design software, and web publishing platforms. Experience updating and maintaining an athletics website (PrestoSports, Sidearm, SID Help). Experience managing social media platforms, including Facebook, X, Instagram, and TikTok. Strong organizational, communica