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University of Nebraska-Lincoln is hiring an Assistant Communications Director. This role involves promoting, publicizing, and maintaining records for assigned sports within the Athletic Communications team. The candidate will provide strategic communication support to coaches and athletes, manage social media accounts and website content, and collaborate with various media-related departments to enhance publicity for Husker Athletics.

Highlights

Promotion, publicity, and record-keeping for assigned sports
Writing, editing, designing sports brochures and digital publications
Manage content for Huskers.com and social media
Collaborate with Digital Media, HuskerVision, and Huskers Radio Network
Serve as liaison between sports, media, and public
Minimum 2 years experience in communications, with a bachelor's in a related field
Requires internet and social media experience
Salary starts at $45,000 per year
Graphic design and statistical programs experience preferred

Assistant Communications Director Full Description

Assistant Communications Director

Position Information

Working Title | Assistant Communications Director
Department | Athletics-0850
Requisition Number | S_250457
Posting Open Date | 06/09/2025
Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) | 06/17/2025
Posting Close Date |
Open Until Filled | Yes

Description of Work
Serve as a member of Athletic Communications team with the responsibility of promotion, publicity and record keeping of assigned sports. Provide proactive and strategic communications advice and counsel to coaches and student-athletes of assigned sports. Keep athletic administration and executive staff informed of key communications opportunities and strategies within assigned sport(s). Work collaboratively with Digital Media, HuskerVision and Huskers Radio Network to maximize publicity of assigned sport(s) and Husker Athletics. Write, edit, design in-house assigned sports brochures, digital publications, game programs, new releases, and game notes. Serve as key contributor and content editor for Huskers.com, the official website of the Athletics Department as well as sport-specific social media accounts.

Serve as event manager for assigned sports. Oversee students/graduate assistants while assisting with all Communications office duties. Serve as liaison between assigned sports and media/conference office/NCAA/ and public. Position requires travel with teams and working evening and weekends.

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks to attract and retain a high performing and collaborative workforce. UNL is committed to providing a work environment and culture that fosters personal and professional success where every person and every interaction matters. The University is proud to be one of Nebraska’s preferred and largest employers where individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full potential.

As an EO/AA employer, qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See: http://www.unl.edu/equity/notice-nondiscrimination

Minimum Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, or related field plus a minimum 2 years’ experience in Communications. Student work experience will be considered. Writing, editing, layout and design experience on desktop publishing required. Internet and social media experience. Computer skills and outstanding interpersonal communication skills necessary.

Preferred Qualifications | The ideal candidate may have graphic design experience and knowledge of statistical programs preferred.
Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required | No
Physical Required | No
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances. | No
Criminal History Background Check Required | Yes
Posted Salary | $45,000/yr. minimum
How to Apply | Click on “Apply for this Job”. You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file. You will be required to attach your resume, cover letter, and list of references as three (3) separate documents in MS Word or PDF format.
For questions or accommodations related to this position contact | Keith Mann
kmann@huskers.com
Job Category (old) | Managerial/Professional
Job Type | Full-Time
Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5) |
Work Location (City, State) | Lincoln, NE
Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? | No
If Temporary, indicate end date |
Planned Hire Date: |
Appointment End Date |

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