Coordinator, Sports Communication

🇺🇸 Kingston, RI 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $49K - $51K 💻 Communications 🗓️ June 8th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

University of Rhode Island is hiring a Coordinator, Sports Communication. This role supports the Associate Director of Athletics Communication and New Media in developing and executing communication and public relations strategies for the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, promoting its sports programs, staff, coaches, and student-athletes. The Coordinator manages external communications, supervises game staff and interns, and coordinates media relations and statistical functions for assigned sports.

Highlights

Develops and implements communication and public relations strategies for intercollegiate athletics.
Manages external communications with media, public, students, alumni, faculty, and staff.
Supervises, mentors, and evaluates game staff, interns, and student assistants.
Coordinates statistical data accumulation, media relations with NCAA and conferences for assigned sports.
Assists with internal and external communications including official team and department social media accounts.
Requires proficiency with StatCrew/The Automated Scorebook, Microsoft Office Suite, and Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop).
Must have a Bachelor's degree and at least one year of experience in collegiate sports information or professional sports public relations.
Demonstrated experience in administration, computer/internet technology, desktop publishing, supervision, and communications strategy development.
Preferred qualifications include a Master's degree and experience in NCAA Division I or related professional sports organizations.
Anticipated hiring salary range is $49,320 - $51,230; full-time calendar year limited position with potential renewal.