Responsibilities and Duties
Responsibilities for the Assistant Director of Athletics Media Relations include, but are not limited to the following:
- Serves as the primary contact for assigned sports as assigned by the director, which will include men’s basketball; this position will be the direct contact for a minimum of three Towson University sportsAssists with the development of a comprehensive strategic communications plan for the department of athletics, including traditional media, social media, internal media, and the athletic department website, Towsontigers.comAssists with the Towson athletics external team, including fan experience, Towson Sports Network, ticketing, Van Wagner, Tiger Athletic Fund, and other entities, as necessary
The work hours for this position include nights, weekends, and holidays. Travel is required.Qualifications and Skills
Required Qualifications:- Bachelor’s degree One year of experience in athletics media relations or a related field, including experience as a graduate assistant or student employeeProficiency in all social media platforms, primarily Facebook, Twitter, and InstagramWorking knowledge of statistical programs used by the NCAA, including Statcrew and Genius SportsWorking knowledge of Adobe InDesign and PhotoshopAbility to create press releases and deliver quickly in a professional manner
Preferred Qualification:- Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud programs
Organization: Athletics Division
Primary Location: Main Campus
Job Posting: Jun 20, 2025
