Associate Director, Athletics Integrated Communications

University of Memphis · Memphis

The University of Memphis is seeking an experienced and strategic communications professional to serve as Associate Director, Integrated Communications, with primary responsibility for the communications and media relations efforts surrounding the Memphis women's basketball program.

The Associate Director will serve as the primary communications contact for women's basketball and men’s soccer with additional sports as assigned. This position will also support the football program in a tertiary role. The Associate Director will develop and execute comprehensive communications strategies that elevate the program, its student-athletes and its coaches across traditional, digital and emerging media platforms. This position will work closely with coaches, student-athletes, athletics administrators, marketing, creative, social media, video, digital, broadcast and external relations staff to maximize the visibility and impact of the supervised athletic programs.

The ideal candidate is a proactive storyteller, strong writer and strategic communicator who understands the evolving college athletics media landscape and can effectively build relationships with local, regional and national media.

Review of applicants will begin on October 15th, 2026 and continue each week until the position is filled.

The University of Memphis is a leading, student-centered, urban public R1 research institution. Located in Memphis, Tennessee, on 1,160 acres. The University serves a population of nearly 20,000 students and 2,500 employees, including more than 1,000 full-time faculty members. The University offers bachelor’s degrees in more than 230 areas of study, master’s degrees in more than 50 subjects and doctoral degrees in 26 disciplines; supported an institutional record of more than $100 million in research awards for FY24; and has an operating budget of close to $500 million. Serves as the point of contact for a specific area of expertise. Provides knowledge and experience of subject matters. Assists with ensuring day to day operations, policies, procedures, and guidelines are followed in particular areas.

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