Director of Digital Media and Broadcasting

Director of Digital Media and Broadcasting
Position Title Director of Digital Media and Broadcasting

Job Description

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.

The Director of Digital Media and Broadcasting is responsible for overseeing all multimedia, broadcast and digital storytelling efforts for the athletic department.

This role supervises student media staff, collaborates with the Ashland University Marketing Office, the Journalism and Digital Media faculty, coaches, and staff members within the athletic department.

This position ensures high-quality production and brand consistency across all platforms and manages live event broadcasts on FloCollege Sports, ensuring compliance with GMAC contractual and technical requirements.

The director provides the vision for social media strategy, graphic design, and overall athletics branding.

This is a full‑time position and may require weekend and evening work.

This position could evolve into an Assistant Athletic Director level position commensurate with experience and performance.

Key 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 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.

Understand Ashland University’s mission and goals, and explain them to student‑athletes.

Attend weekly meetings of the Athletic Department Executive Staff.

Work with the Great Midwest Athletic Conference office to promote and publicize Ashland University and the GMAC, including special events, tournaments, championships, and student‑athlete all‑conference recognition.

Meet regularly with coaches and athletic department personnel to advise them on promotion and publicization of key events, postseason events, awards, honors, camps, and clinics.

Report to the Director of Athletics and be available for other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in sports management, communications, broadcasting, digital media, marketing, or a related field is required.

Knowledge of live streaming platforms and broadcast production equipment is essential.

Strong video editing and graphic design skills are required.

Comfortable working with student‑athletes and coaches.

Previous experience in college athletics or other athletic organizations is highly desired.

Well‑developed communication skills, as well as strong time management and organizational skills.

Ability to manage a budget is desired.

Ability to work weekends and evenings is required; this position may require some travel.

Applicants are encouraged to submit examples of work with their resume and application.

Applicant must be currently authorized to work in the United States; Ashland University will not sponsor or take over sponsorship for an employment visa.

Preferred Qualifications

2 to 4 years of experience in digital media, sports broadcasting, video production, or athletic communications.

Experience managing social media platforms for an organization or athletic program.

Physical Demands

Anticipated Start Date of New Hire

Anticipated Start Date of New Hire 06/01/2026

Anticipated Number of Hours Working per Week

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Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents

Resume

Cover Letter

Optional Documents

Optional documents may be submitted.

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