Associate Commissioner of Marketing & Communications

Posted:

12-Jun-26

Location:

Edison, New Jersey

Type:

Full-time

Salary:

Commensurate with Experience

Categories:

Operations; Operations - Administrative Support; Operations - Business Office

Sector:

Collegiate Sports

Required Education:

4 Year Degree

Responsibilities
The Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) seeks an Associate Commissioner for Marketing & Communications to lead the conference’s marketing, communications, content, and digital media operations. The role includes comprehensive strategy development and execution to enhance visibility, reputation, and brand across member institutions.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Communications

Provide strategic leadership and oversight for marketing, communications, content, branding, social media, website, and digital media operations.

Supervise, mentor, and evaluate Directors of Marketing & Communications and Content, ensuring effective execution of departmental priorities and professional development.

Develop and implement comprehensive communication and marketing strategies that advance the conference’s brand, visibility, and strategic objectives.

Serve as primary liaison to media outlets, communications professionals, and external stakeholders.

Sport Communications

Act as primary communications contact for men’s basketball and assigned Olympic sports.

Oversee media relations, awards, statistics, records, and storytelling efforts related to these sports.

Coordinate media operations and communication efforts for the Conference basketball Championships.

Represent the conference at championship events, overseeing media operations, credentialing, and event publicity.

Develop strategies to maximize exposure through earned media, digital content, and storytelling initiatives.

Communications & Media Relations

Oversee communication strategies for championships, special events, initiatives, and major announcements.

Direct the production and distribution of press releases, feature stories, media guides, championship programs, record books, and other materials.

Coordinate awards programs, postseason honors, and recognition initiatives.

Cultivate and maintain relationships with local, regional, and national media outlets.

Website, Statistics & Records

Oversee management and strategic direction of the conference website and digital platforms.

Ensure accuracy, integrity, and timely dissemination of statistics, standings, records, archives, and historical information.

Manage statistical systems and reporting processes for all conference sports.

Maintain and publish record books, archives, and championship records.

Marketing, Branding & Content Strategy

Oversee brand identity and ensure consistency across all platforms and materials.

Direct content strategy across social media, video, graphics, photography, and emerging platforms.

Collaborate with member institutions to develop initiatives that enhance fan engagement and elevate visibility.

Support sponsorship activation, ticket sales initiatives, and revenue-generating programs through integrated marketing and communications.

Broadcast & Digital Media

Collaborate with institutions, production partners, and broadcasters to ensure successful promotion and execution of programming.

Assist in developing strategies to enhance digital distribution, audience growth, and fan engagement.

Additional Duties

Represent the conference at NCAA, institutional, and external meetings as assigned.

Support conference strategic planning initiatives and special projects.

Perform other duties as assigned by the Senior Associate Commissioner for External Affairs and Commissioner.

Reporting Structure

Reports to the Senior Associate Commissioner for External Affairs.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with 100% of premiums paid by the conference.

403(b) retirement plan with 8% conference contribution.

Accrual of 20 days annual vacation plus five wellness days.

22 paid holidays in the 2025-26 academic year.

Half‑day Fridays in summer from Memorial Day to Labor Day.

Monthly cell phone reimbursement.

Working Conditions

Position based at the conference office.

Requires ability to travel and work non‑traditional hours, weekends, nights, and holidays.

Includes required attendance at select Olympic sport championships, the conference’s basketball championships, and NCAA‑hosted events.

Application Process

Submit letter of application, résumé, and a list of at least three professional references via email to employment@maac.org.

Include the job title and candidate’s name in the email subject line.

Conference is an Equal Opportunity Employer and conducts background checks on all final candidates.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Competencies

Extremely organized, self‑starter, intrinsically motivated.

Strong interpersonal, organizational, and leadership skills.

Effective oral and written communication ability.

Collaborative work with staff, administrators, coaches, student‑athletes, and partners.

Sound judgment with discretion for sensitive information.

Ability to manage multiple tasks/projects with attention to detail and deadlines.

Relationship building with media partners, corporate sponsors, and stakeholders.

Knowledge of current trends in college athletics, particularly social media strategy, digital engagement, and content innovation.

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