College of Charleston
Assistant Director of Communications & Creative Content
🇺🇸 Charleston, SC
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $37K - $41K
💻 Communications
🗓️ August 13th, 2025
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College of Charleston is hiring an Assistant Director of Communications & Creative Content. This role involves managing communications, electronic media production, and sports information for the College's 19 intercollegiate sports, developing content strategies, media relations, digital media support, and maintaining compliance with NCAA and CAA regulations.
Highlights
- Primary communications contact for Women's Basketball and other Olympic sports including soccer and tennis.
- Develops content strategies, creates dynamic content, and manages media relations to boost coverage of athletics.
- Produces press releases, game notes, feature stories, and social media content; schedules athletic event photography and staff.
- Serves as Athletics Department’s external team member to increase fan engagement and support revenue generation.
- Maintains compliance with NCAA and CAA rules; submits reports and award nominations for student-athletes.
- Provides live updates via stats and social media; manages digital media including website updates and video assets.
- Requires proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Adobe Creative Suite, copywriting with AP style, and statistical software like CBS StatCrew and NCAA Live Stats preferred.
- Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree and at least one year of relevant post-college experience; Master’s degree in journalism or communications preferred.
- Salary range: $36,673 - $41,415, commensurate with education and experience.
- Benefits include health, dental, vision insurance, retirement plans, paid leave, tuition assistance, and employee assistance programs.
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Assistant Director of Communications & Creative Content
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Please complete the application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.
*Salary is commensurate with education/experience which exceeds the minimum requirements.
Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful background check.
All applications must be submitted online https://jobs.cofc.edu.
Posting Details
POSTING INFORMATION
Internal Title | Assistant Director of Communications & Creative Content
Position Type | Classified
Faculty / Non-Faculty / Administration | Non-Faculty
Pay Band | 4
Level | 3
Department | Athletic Administration
Job Purpose | Communications & Creative Content Assistant is responsible for assisting in all aspects of communications, electronic media production and sports information relating to the College of Charleston’s 19 intercollegiate sports.
Minimum Requirements | Bachelor’s Degree required. Minimum of one year post-college experience or equivalent experience as undergraduate student assistant serving in an athletics communications position involving social media strategy & content creation, media relations, printed materials development and production, athletics event reporting, project management and statistical information development.
Preferred: Master’s degree in journalism, communications, or related field.
Candidates with an equivalent combination of experience and/or education are encouraged to apply.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities | Required: Ability to speak, read and write clearly and concisely. Proficient in Microsoft Office Past experience working in InDesign & Photoshop and familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite, image-editing and web-editing software Detail oriented for accuracy of data and information Highly organized and able to handle multiple projects and deadlines Strong initiative to solve problems Able to work well with interdepartmental teams and initiatives Ability and willingness to build rapport with diverse group of student athletes, coaches, administrators, media, and other key constituents Demonstrated ability to think creatively and engage a variety of stakeholders, particularly students and other on campus groups Proficient in copy writing, editing using AP style guidelines, proofreading and composition Ability to work in a fast-paced environment that includes night and weekend hours Ability to gain and maintain working knowledge of University, CAA, and NCAA rules and regulations Ability to gain and maintain working knowledge of NCAA rules and compliance issues as they pertain to publicity and promotional efforts
Preferred: Knowledge and proficiency in scorekeeping, inputting and compiling statistics for all sports using a variety of different programs such as CBS StatCrew, Golfstat and NCAA Live Stats, etc. Digital photography experience Experience with SideArm platform Experience working with coaching staff and administrators daily Working knowledge of university, CAA, and NCAA rules and regulations
Additional Comments Regarding Position | Travel will be required as deemed necessary by the Director of Communications & Creative Content.
Special Instructions to Applicants | Please complete the application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.*Salary is commensurate with education/experience which exceeds the minimum requirements.Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful background check.
All applications must be submitted online https://jobs.cofc.edu.
Salary | *$36,673 - $41,415
Posting Date | 08/12/2025
Closing Date | 08/26/2025
Benefits | Insurance: Health/Dental/Vision Life Insurance Paid Leave: Sick/Annual/Parental Retirement Long Term Disability Paid Holidays Free CARTA Bus Service Employee Tuition Assistance Program (ETAP) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Full Benefits Package – Click Here
Open Until Filled | No
Posting Number | 2025112
EEO Statement | The College of Charleston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of sex, gender (including gender identity and/or expression), pregnancy, race, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, and other classifications protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. For more information, please visit eop.cofc.edu.
Quicklink for Posting | https://jobs.cofc.edu/postings/17029
Position Type | Classified
Faculty / Non-Faculty / Administration | Non-Faculty
Pay Band | 4
Level | 3
Department | Athletic Administration
Job Purpose | Communications & Creative Content Assistant is responsible for assisting in all aspects of communications, electronic media production and sports information relating to the College of Charleston’s 19 intercollegiate sports.
Minimum Requirements | Bachelor’s Degree required. Minimum of one year post-college experience or equivalent experience as undergraduate student assistant serving in an athletics communications position involving social media strategy & content creation, media relations, printed materials development and production, athletics event reporting, project management and statistical information development.
Preferred: Master’s degree in journalism, communications, or related field.
Candidates with an equivalent combination of experience and/or education are encouraged to apply.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities | Required: Ability to speak, read and write clearly and concisely. Proficient in Microsoft Office Past experience working in InDesign & Photoshop and familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite, image-editing and web-editing software Detail oriented for accuracy of data and information Highly organized and able to handle multiple projects and deadlines Strong initiative to solve problems Able to work well with interdepartmental teams and initiatives Ability and willingness to build rapport with diverse group of student athletes, coaches, administrators, media, and other key constituents Demonstrated ability to think creatively and engage a variety of stakeholders, particularly students and other on campus groups Proficient in copy writing, editing using AP style guidelines, proofreading and composition Ability to work in a fast-paced environment that includes night and weekend hours Ability to gain and maintain working knowledge of University, CAA, and NCAA rules and regulations Ability to gain and maintain working knowledge of NCAA rules and compliance issues as they pertain to publicity and promotional efforts
Preferred: Knowledge and proficiency in scorekeeping, inputting and compiling statistics for all sports using a variety of different programs such as CBS StatCrew, Golfstat and NCAA Live Stats, etc. Digital photography experience Experience with SideArm platform Experience working with coaching staff and administrators daily Working knowledge of university, CAA, and NCAA rules and regulations
Additional Comments Regarding Position | Travel will be required as deemed necessary by the Director of Communications & Creative Content.
Special Instructions to Applicants | Please complete the application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.*Salary is commensurate with education/experience which exceeds the minimum requirements.Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful background check.
All applications must be submitted online https://jobs.cofc.edu.
Salary | *$36,673 - $41,415
Posting Date | 08/12/2025
Closing Date | 08/26/2025
Benefits | Insurance: Health/Dental/Vision Life Insurance Paid Leave: Sick/Annual/Parental Retirement Long Term Disability Paid Holidays Free CARTA Bus Service Employee Tuition Assistance Program (ETAP) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Full Benefits Package – Click Here
Open Until Filled | No
Posting Number | 2025112
EEO Statement | The College of Charleston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of sex, gender (including gender identity and/or expression), pregnancy, race, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, and other classifications protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. For more information, please visit eop.cofc.edu.
Quicklink for Posting | https://jobs.cofc.edu/postings/17029
Job Duties
Job Duties
Activity | Serves as the primary communications contact for Women’s Basketball, and other assigned Olympic Sports including soccer & tennis, developing content strategy and creating dynamic content for those programs. Assist in the development of relationships with local, regional, and national media members to increase coverage of College of Charleston Athletics. Manage and schedule team media days to include team and individual photos, interviews, awards and any other media related needs.
Essential or Marginal | Essential
Percent of Time | 25Activity | Serves as a member of the Athletics Department’s external team, helping generate fan engagement, attendance at athletics events and revenue generation. Supports creation and management of content and production calendars pertaining to the dissemination of social media posts, pre- and post-game digital content, press releases, results, statistics, game notes, features, podcasts, record books, team rosters, archives and more.
Write and edit new releases, game notes, feature stories and social media content for assigned sports. Schedule photographers, and other athletic event-related staff or consultants.
Essential or Marginal | Essential
Percent of Time | 25Activity | Maintain close contact with athletic governing bodies (NCAA, CAA) as Athletic Communications liaison; monitor submission guidelines for national-level student-athlete awards nominations. Craft and submit nominations for student-athletes using up-to-date information from coaches. Design and write sport publications and graphics related to varsity sports.
Produce and submit necessary personnel and statistical reports as required by and in compliance with CAA and NCAA guidelines. Maintain understanding of and adheres to all College of Charleston, Colonial Athletic Association and NCAA rules and regulations.
Essential or Marginal | Essential
Percent of Time | 15Activity | Develop, track and improve relevant key performance indicators in social and brand engagement. Provide live updates to media and fans via live stats and social media feeds.
Provide digital media support, including website updates, creative content, social media, video and digital asset management. Assist, coordinate and monitor all media relations social media posts. Assist in developing social media strategies in conjunction with marketing staff.
Essential or Marginal | Essential
Percent of Time | 5Activity | Assist in the management of the media content inventory – print, photo, web, video, records, statistics, awards and all other related content – for media and historical records needs.Issue and distribute media credentials; conduct postgame press conferences; manage press box and coordinate with marketing, event management and multimedia groups.
Essential or Marginal | Essential
Percent of Time | 5
Essential or Marginal | Essential
Percent of Time | 25Activity | Serves as a member of the Athletics Department’s external team, helping generate fan engagement, attendance at athletics events and revenue generation. Supports creation and management of content and production calendars pertaining to the dissemination of social media posts, pre- and post-game digital content, press releases, results, statistics, game notes, features, podcasts, record books, team rosters, archives and more.
Write and edit new releases, game notes, feature stories and social media content for assigned sports. Schedule photographers, and other athletic event-related staff or consultants.
Essential or Marginal | Essential
Percent of Time | 25Activity | Maintain close contact with athletic governing bodies (NCAA, CAA) as Athletic Communications liaison; monitor submission guidelines for national-level student-athlete awards nominations. Craft and submit nominations for student-athletes using up-to-date information from coaches. Design and write sport publications and graphics related to varsity sports.
Produce and submit necessary personnel and statistical reports as required by and in compliance with CAA and NCAA guidelines. Maintain understanding of and adheres to all College of Charleston, Colonial Athletic Association and NCAA rules and regulations.
Essential or Marginal | Essential
Percent of Time | 15Activity | Develop, track and improve relevant key performance indicators in social and brand engagement. Provide live updates to media and fans via live stats and social media feeds.
Provide digital media support, including website updates, creative content, social media, video and digital asset management. Assist, coordinate and monitor all media relations social media posts. Assist in developing social media strategies in conjunction with marketing staff.
Essential or Marginal | Essential
Percent of Time | 5Activity | Assist in the management of the media content inventory – print, photo, web, video, records, statistics, awards and all other related content – for media and historical records needs.Issue and distribute media credentials; conduct postgame press conferences; manage press box and coordinate with marketing, event management and multimedia groups.
Essential or Marginal | Essential
Percent of Time | 5
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- Chronicle of Higher Education
- CofC - Alumni Career Services
- College of Charleston Website
- Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
- Glassdoor
- Handshake
- HigherEdJobs
- Indeed.com
- Internal Job Posting
- jbcjobs (Joint Base Charleston Military & Family Readiness)
- Job Fair
- Monster.com
- Personal Referral
- Post and Courier
- Public Job Posting
- SC Works (SC Department of Employment and Workforce)
- Word of mouth
- Other
- National Labor Exchange
- CareerBuilder
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter / Letter of Application
Optional Documents
- Other Document
- Other Document 2
- Other Document 3
- Form DD 214
Email: jobs@cofc.edu
General Information: 843.953.5512
Mailing Address: 66 George St.
Charleston, SC 29424
General Information: 843.953.5512
Mailing Address: 66 George St.
Charleston, SC 29424
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