Director of Digital Media and Broadcasting
Ashland University Bookstore, Ashland, OH, United States
Director of Digital Media and Broadcasting
Position Title Director of Digital Media and Broadcasting
Job Description Overview Ashland University is an NCAA Division II institution that competes in the Great Midwest Athletic Conference (GMAC). Ashland University offers a comprehensive 24‑sport athletic program and has enjoyed success on the conference, regional and national levels. The university is located off of Interstate 71 in Ashland, Ohio, midway between Cleveland and Columbus.
Responsibilities
Supervise, train and schedule student workers and part‑time workers.
Oversee live broadcast production for FloCollege Sports, ensuring quality control and contract compliance.
Work closely with the Ashland University Marketing Office and Journalism and Digital Media faculty, as well as Ashland University coaches and staff.
Manage and direct social media strategy, content and promotional campaigns.
Take the lead in formulating graphic design standards and athletics branding.
Maintain consistent visual and editorial standards aligned with Ashland University branding.
Coordinate game‑day media operations for home athletic events.
Explain Ashland University’s mission and goals to student‑athletes.
Attend weekly meetings of the Athletic Department Executive Staff.
Collaborate with the GMAC office to promote and publicize Ashland University, the GMAC, special events, tournaments, championships, and student‑athlete all‑conference recognition.
Meet regularly with coaches and athletic department personnel to advise them on promoting key events, postseason events, awards, honors, camps and clinics.
Report to the Director of Athletics and perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree in sports management, communications, broadcasting, digital media, marketing or a related field.
Two to four years of experience in digital media, sports broadcasting, video production or athletic communications.
Experience managing social media platforms for an organization or athletic program.
Knowledge of live streaming platforms and broadcast production equipment.
Strong video editing and graphic design skills.
Comfortable working with student‑athletes and coaches.
Previous experience in college athletics or other athletic organizations.
Well‑developed communication skills, time management and organizational skills; ability to tell the stories of student‑athletes, coaches and Ashland University Athletics.
Ability to manage a budget (desired).
Availability to work weekends and evenings and to travel.
Preferred Qualifications Applicants are encouraged to submit examples of their work along with their resume and application.
Physical Demands —
Anticipated Start Date 04/20/2026
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
Resume
Optional Documents
Cover Letter
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Job Description Overview Ashland University is an NCAA Division II institution that competes in the Great Midwest Athletic Conference (GMAC). Ashland University offers a comprehensive 24‑sport athletic program and has enjoyed success on the conference, regional and national levels. The university is located off of Interstate 71 in Ashland, Ohio, midway between Cleveland and Columbus.
Responsibilities
Supervise, train and schedule student workers and part‑time workers.
Oversee live broadcast production for FloCollege Sports, ensuring quality control and contract compliance.
Work closely with the Ashland University Marketing Office and Journalism and Digital Media faculty, as well as Ashland University coaches and staff.
Manage and direct social media strategy, content and promotional campaigns.
Take the lead in formulating graphic design standards and athletics branding.
Maintain consistent visual and editorial standards aligned with Ashland University branding.
Coordinate game‑day media operations for home athletic events.
Explain Ashland University’s mission and goals to student‑athletes.
Attend weekly meetings of the Athletic Department Executive Staff.
Collaborate with the GMAC office to promote and publicize Ashland University, the GMAC, special events, tournaments, championships, and student‑athlete all‑conference recognition.
Meet regularly with coaches and athletic department personnel to advise them on promoting key events, postseason events, awards, honors, camps and clinics.
Report to the Director of Athletics and perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree in sports management, communications, broadcasting, digital media, marketing or a related field.
Two to four years of experience in digital media, sports broadcasting, video production or athletic communications.
Experience managing social media platforms for an organization or athletic program.
Knowledge of live streaming platforms and broadcast production equipment.
Strong video editing and graphic design skills.
Comfortable working with student‑athletes and coaches.
Previous experience in college athletics or other athletic organizations.
Well‑developed communication skills, time management and organizational skills; ability to tell the stories of student‑athletes, coaches and Ashland University Athletics.
Ability to manage a budget (desired).
Availability to work weekends and evenings and to travel.
Preferred Qualifications Applicants are encouraged to submit examples of their work along with their resume and application.
Physical Demands —
Anticipated Start Date 04/20/2026
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
Resume
Optional Documents
Cover Letter
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