The University of Texas at Arlington Department of Athletics is seeking a dynamic and strategic communications professional to serve as Assistant or Associate Athletic Director for Communications. This position will lead the department’s athletics communications efforts, overseeing media relations, strategic messaging, and storytelling that promotes Maverick Athletics and its student-athletes.

This position plays a key role in enhancing the visibility and reputation of UTA Athletics while supporting media coverage, digital content strategy, and game-day communications operations.

UTA competes in the United Athletic Conference and is located in the heart of the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, one of the fastest-growing and most vibrant markets in the country.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities will vary depending on appointment at the Assistant or Associate AD level but may include:

• Serve as the primary media relations contact for assigned sport programs.

• Develop and implement strategic communications plans to elevate the visibility of Maverick Athletics.

• Write, edit, and distribute press releases, feature stories, and editorial content across digital and traditional media platforms.

• Manage game-day communications operations, including press box management, media credentialing, statistical reporting, and postgame media coordination.

• Maintain accurate statistics, records, and historical archives in accordance with NCAA and conference standards.

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

• Collaborate with athletics marketing, creative services, and digital teams on integrated storytelling initiatives.

• Supervise communications staff, interns, and student assistants (Associate AD level).

• Assist with departmental messaging, crisis communications, and brand management.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, sports management, or related field

• 3+ years of experience in athletic communications, sports information, or media relations

• Demonstrated experience working in a collegiate athletics environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SIDEARM, StatCrew, Genius Sports, or similar statistics platforms

• Strong writing, editing, and storytelling ability

• Experience supervising student assistants or interns

• Ability to manage multiple sport programs and deadlines in a fast-paced athletics environment

• Knowledge of NCAA communications standards and media operations

About UT Arlington Athletics

The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. As a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution, UTA is dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. With an enrollment of more than 42,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 “Very High Research Activity” institution and nationally recognized for its commitment to student success and service. It ranks No. 5 in Military Times’ “Best for Vets: Colleges” and is the top university in North Texas for its graduates’ salaries (The Wall Street Journal). UTA is designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution and is No. 6 for undergraduate ethnic diversity in the United States (U.S. News & Wo...rld Report, 2023). With a global alumni network of approximately 280,000 – including leaders at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas – UTA contributes an estimated $29 billion annually to the Texas economy.UTA is expanding its regional footprint by building a regional campus, called UTA West, in Parker County on the far west side of Fort Worth. It is scheduled to open in fall 2028. This initiative aligns with the university’s strategic growth and commitment to serving the broader community. Furthermore, UTA has launched the RISE 100 initiative, aiming to recruit 100 new tenure-system faculty to strengthen its research enterprise and leadership in key academic areas. Learn more at https://www.uta.edu/administration/president/strategic-plan/rise100.This is an exciting time to join UTA and contribute to its bold vision for the future.

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