Athletic Communications Manager

Company Description Barry University, founded in 1940 in Miami, Florida, is a leading institution for education, offering over 100 programs across bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral levels in fields such as Healthcare, Nursing, Business, and Law. The university is dedicated to providing personalized, values-based education focused on experiential learning and real-world applications to prepare graduates to tackle society’s critical challenges. Renowned for awarding financial aid, fostering social mobility, and maintaining strong minority representation, Barry University is committed to student success and inclusive excellence. Learn more about us at barry.edu. Position Summary The Athletic Communications Manager provides assistance to the Director of Athletics Communications in the areas of sports publicity, media relations, game management, publications, and website maintenance. This position is in-person. Essential Functions Coordinate the department’s broadcast program, including hiring, training, and scheduling personnel, and developing a master schedule. Train and supervise student crews for public address and statistics. Write releases, post-game reports, and other media documents to publicize Barry University athletics; maintain contact with local, regional, and national media. Design, edit, and write departmental publications. Assist with the maintenance of the ICA website. Develop marketing and promotion strategies to enhance and increase ticket sales, community engagement, alumni participation, sponsorships, and donor contributions. Qualifications / Requirements A Bachelor's degree in Sports Information, Sport Management, Journalism, or a related field is required. A Master's degree in Communications, or a related field, is preferred. 1-3 years of related experience is required. Experience with Windows-based software, including desktop publishing, web publishing, statistical, and game management. Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills. Benefits Barry University offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees that includes health, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, tuition assistance, paid time off and work/life balance initiatives such as wellness programs, spirituality in the workplace, and training and development. Barry University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr