University of North Carolina at Wilmington
Assistant Director of Athletic Communications
University of North Carolina at Wilmington, Wilmington, North Carolina, United States, 28412
Assistant Director of Athletic Communications
PLEASE NOTE:
This posting will close at 11:59PM (Eastern time) on the posted closing date. To receive full consideration, please be sure you have fully completed the entire application, including the ‘Work History’ section before you apply for this position. Applications must be submitted through the online application system to be considered. This position is being recruited at the Journey level. If no applicants apply who meet the required competency and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.
Benefits of Working at UNCW Want to become a soaring UNCW Seahawk and work at one of the best universities on the East Coast? The University of North Carolina Wilmington offers a wonderfully vibrant university community along with a beautiful location just miles from the beach.
Employees of UNCW are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other programs, resources, policies, and practices that help to support a work/life balance. Our programs have been designed to provide a variety of choices to best fit your needs and the needs of your family. Full‑time employees are eligible for dental, vision and health insurance plans. Health insurance benefit plans eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optional disability plans are also available.
Full‑time employees are also eligible for the tuition waiver program which covers the cost of tuition and fees for up to three (3) undergraduate or graduate courses per academic year at UNCW or any other university within the UNC System. In addition, UNCW covers the cost of tuition and fees for one UNCW course each summer session.
As a full‑time employee, UNCW also offers a free membership to the Campus Recreation Center, free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus, meditation and yoga sessions, voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays, 24 hours of paid community service leave time, paid vacation and sick leave accrual and family medical leave after 12 months of continuous service.
We also offer an abundance of training and development programs through our Dare to Learn Academy and the employee assistance program, many of which are offered free of charge.
Brief Summary of Work for this Position As the public relations arm of the Athletics department, Assistant Director of Athletic Communications is responsible for media relations, game day media operations, digital photography, video streaming, virtual guides, design and content for UNCWsports.com, social media platform interaction, interview requests, video features, records and historical archives. Assist in video streaming of designated sports and radio and television personnel with needs during live coverage of events.
This position serves as primary contact for designated sports (Women’s soccer, Women’s basketball, and the cross country and track and field programs) by overseeing game day media operations, keeping statistics electronically, posting game stories on UNCWsports.com, conveying results to media and maintaining updated statistics and records.
This position assists all departmental offices with their operations and supports several special events throughout the year, including The Landfall Tradition, UNCW Athletic Hall of Fame, Seahawk Golf Invitational, Harry’s Game and in‑season tournaments for all sports.
This position assists the Associate AD of Athletic Communications with all facets of the operation.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Bachelor’s degree in a discipline related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Preferred Education, Professional Skills and Experience
3+ years of related experience or equivalent combination of training and experience.
Excellent written and verbal skills, with an extensive knowledge of sports rules and regulations.
Thorough knowledge of Adobe Suite.
Ability to shoot and edit video and still photography.
Job Details FTE: 1.0 (40 hours per week)
Work Hours: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (nights and weekends)
Type of Position: Permanent
EEO Statement UNCW does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of his or her race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents – except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs.
Eligibility for Employment Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E‑Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
Application Information * How did you learn of this opportunity with UNCW? (2025)
UNCW Website
UNCW LinkedIn Page
UNCW X Account (formerly Twitter)
UNCW Employee Referral
UNCW Instagram Account (UNCW_jobs)
UNCW Job Alert
Chronical of Higher Education
Glassdoor
Higher Ed Jobs
Indeed
Inside Higher Ed
North Carolina Job Network
Craigslist
Career Events/Job Fairs
Billboards/Marquee
Other
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This posting will close at 11:59PM (Eastern time) on the posted closing date. To receive full consideration, please be sure you have fully completed the entire application, including the ‘Work History’ section before you apply for this position. Applications must be submitted through the online application system to be considered. This position is being recruited at the Journey level. If no applicants apply who meet the required competency and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.
Benefits of Working at UNCW Want to become a soaring UNCW Seahawk and work at one of the best universities on the East Coast? The University of North Carolina Wilmington offers a wonderfully vibrant university community along with a beautiful location just miles from the beach.
Employees of UNCW are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other programs, resources, policies, and practices that help to support a work/life balance. Our programs have been designed to provide a variety of choices to best fit your needs and the needs of your family. Full‑time employees are eligible for dental, vision and health insurance plans. Health insurance benefit plans eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optional disability plans are also available.
Full‑time employees are also eligible for the tuition waiver program which covers the cost of tuition and fees for up to three (3) undergraduate or graduate courses per academic year at UNCW or any other university within the UNC System. In addition, UNCW covers the cost of tuition and fees for one UNCW course each summer session.
As a full‑time employee, UNCW also offers a free membership to the Campus Recreation Center, free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus, meditation and yoga sessions, voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays, 24 hours of paid community service leave time, paid vacation and sick leave accrual and family medical leave after 12 months of continuous service.
We also offer an abundance of training and development programs through our Dare to Learn Academy and the employee assistance program, many of which are offered free of charge.
Brief Summary of Work for this Position As the public relations arm of the Athletics department, Assistant Director of Athletic Communications is responsible for media relations, game day media operations, digital photography, video streaming, virtual guides, design and content for UNCWsports.com, social media platform interaction, interview requests, video features, records and historical archives. Assist in video streaming of designated sports and radio and television personnel with needs during live coverage of events.
This position serves as primary contact for designated sports (Women’s soccer, Women’s basketball, and the cross country and track and field programs) by overseeing game day media operations, keeping statistics electronically, posting game stories on UNCWsports.com, conveying results to media and maintaining updated statistics and records.
This position assists all departmental offices with their operations and supports several special events throughout the year, including The Landfall Tradition, UNCW Athletic Hall of Fame, Seahawk Golf Invitational, Harry’s Game and in‑season tournaments for all sports.
This position assists the Associate AD of Athletic Communications with all facets of the operation.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Bachelor’s degree in a discipline related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Preferred Education, Professional Skills and Experience
3+ years of related experience or equivalent combination of training and experience.
Excellent written and verbal skills, with an extensive knowledge of sports rules and regulations.
Thorough knowledge of Adobe Suite.
Ability to shoot and edit video and still photography.
Job Details FTE: 1.0 (40 hours per week)
Work Hours: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (nights and weekends)
Type of Position: Permanent
EEO Statement UNCW does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of his or her race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents – except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs.
Eligibility for Employment Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E‑Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
Application Information * How did you learn of this opportunity with UNCW? (2025)
UNCW Website
UNCW LinkedIn Page
UNCW X Account (formerly Twitter)
UNCW Employee Referral
UNCW Instagram Account (UNCW_jobs)
UNCW Job Alert
Chronical of Higher Education
Glassdoor
Higher Ed Jobs
Indeed
Inside Higher Ed
North Carolina Job Network
Craigslist
Career Events/Job Fairs
Billboards/Marquee
Other
* If you selected "Other" to the question above, please explain how you found out about this opportunity. Enter N/A if not applicable.
(Open Ended Question)
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