Assistant Director of Communications

The Assistant Director of Communications supports UTA Athleticsand#x2019; communications, including broadcast and website efforts, by assisting with live game productions, managing web content, and serving as the primary media contact for assigned sport programs. This role collaborates with the External Affairs team to enhance brand visibility through storytelling, streaming operations, media outreach, statistical reporting, and game-day coverage. The position ensures accurate, timely communication and high-quality productions in compliance with institutional and conference standards..Assist with the execution of live broadcasts and streaming operations for assigned athletic events, including coordination with conference partners, vendors, campus IT, and game-day personnel.and#xA0;Support the production of high-quality broadcasts and ensure adherence to conference and institutional standards.Maintain and update the UTA Athletics website, including schedules, rosters, statistics, recaps, and other digital content.and#xA0;Ensure web content is accurate, timely, and aligned with brand and institutional standards.Serve as the communications contact for assigned sport(s), assisting with daily communications needs and media requests.and#xA0;Support media outreach and coordination with conference offices and campus partners.Write, edit, and publish game recaps, previews, feature stories, and other content across athletics platforms.and#xA0;Ensure messaging is clear, accurate, and consistent with departmental standards.Assist with game-day operations, including statistics reporting, broadcast support, and postgame coverage for assigned sports.and#xA0;Support compliance with NCAA, conference, and institutional requirements.Collaborate with communications, creative, marketing, and digital teams on storytelling and promotional initiatives.and#xA0;Provide guidance to student workers and assist with departmental projects as assigned.Provide guidance and day-to-day direction to student workers and game-day staff supporting broadcast, website, and communications efforts.Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned in support of UTA Athletics..Bachelorand#x2019;s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, sports management, or a related field.Exposure to or experience with media relations, game-day communications, live streaming or broadcast production, and athletics website or CMS platforms (e.g., SIDEARM)..One (1) year of experience or internships in collegiate athletics communications, broadcasting, or digital content management.Experience supporting communications efforts for an intercollegiate sport, including media relations or content creation.Familiarity with NCAA and conference communications, broadcasting, and reporting requirements.Experience assisting with athletics broadcast platforms, streaming workflows, or game-day production.Experience working with or providing guidance to student assistants, interns, or game-day staff.Basic knowledge of website management, digital analytics, or fan engagement platforms