Assistant Director of Media Relations - Athletics

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Position Information

Job Title

Assistant Director of Media Relations - Athletics

Position Number

400396

Vacancy Open to

All Candidates

Time-Limited

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Position Details

Position Information

Job Title

Assistant Director of Media Relations - Athletics

Position Number

400396

Vacancy Open to

All Candidates

Time-Limited

No

Department Homepage

https://ecupirates.com/

Advertising Department

MEDIA RELATIONS-ATHLETICS

Division

Athletics

Classification Title

13201 Public Communication Specialist

Competency Level

1 - Contributing

Working Title

Assistant Director of Media Relations - Athletics

Number of Vacancies

1

Full Time Equivalent (FTE)

1.0

Full Time or Part Time

Full Time

Recruitment Range

$35,880 - $52,695

Anticipated Hiring Range

$37,800 - $42,000

Salary Grade Equivalency

NC10

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday, holidays and weekends as needed

Work Hours

8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., extended hours as needed

Position Location (City)

Greenville

Job Category

Staff

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East Carolina University (ECU) is consistently ranked among the nation’s top public universities for its commitment to research, innovation, social mobility, and public service. Classified as a R1 institution by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education, ECU is among the top 5% of research universities in the United States, an elite designation reflecting the highest levels of research activity, funding, and doctoral output.

Founded in 1907, ECU is a public, four-year university located in Greenville, N.C., which and is widely regarded as the cultural, educational, economic, and medical hub of eastern North Carolina. Through education, research, healthcare, community engagement, athletics, cultural enrichment, and service, ECU enhances the quality of life for its students, the state and communities around the world. It is a great place to work, teach, and learn. 

ECU’s commitment to impactful scholarship is further demonstrated through its repeated Carnegie Community Engagement Classification (2010, 2015, 2024), as well as its 2024 designation as a Carnegie Leadership for Public Purpose institution. These distinctions recognize the university’s leadership in translating research into meaningful community partnerships and measurable societal benefits.

The university supports its workforce through a wide range of professional development opportunities designed to foster career growth and skill advancement. Eligible employees also benefit from a comprehensive benefits package that promotes a healthy work-life balance.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

The Athletics Department mission is to represent East Carolina University with distinction and create a challenging and supportive environment for student-athletes to excel in the classroom, in competition, and in life. We are committed to the highest standards of character, honesty, effort, and sportsmanship; respecting all people, their personal identities, differences and beliefs; and to provide a safe and equitable environment for student-athletes’ academic, athletic and personal development. The highly visible athletics program is committed to NCAA compliance, comprehensive excellence and to be trustworthy stewards of the aspirations of our student-athletes, the resources we manage, the reputation of our University, and our mission of service.

Primary Purpose of Position

The primary responsibility of this position is to assist in promoting and publicizing the intercollegiate athletics program at East Carolina University. Responsibilities also include serving as the primary publicist for the women’s basketball, soccer, lacrosse and women’s tennis programs, and assisting staff in coverage of all sports and events, as required. Write and edit feature stories and news releases for distribution to local, regional and national media. Research and assemble records, statistics, rosters, etc., for use in record books, game-day programs, other publications and resource guides. Create, deliver and manage content for www.ecupirates.com, the official website of the ECU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics. Generate additional feature content, photography and video to promote awareness, engagement and interest via department-affiliated new and social media platforms. Provide strong service-oriented assistance to local, regional and national media outlets (print, radio, television and online) in coverage pertaining to ECU student-athletes, coaches and athletics department staff. Direct publicist efforts include supervision and coordination of all media operations duties for home events and extensive travel opportunities with select teams.

Minimum Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in a discipline related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

License or Certification required by statute or regulation

n/a

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

Experience in a collegiate athletics media relations or sports information office is preferred, including experience at one of the following levels: graduate assistant, internship or full-time.

Experience and content development with “new media”, to include World Wide Web, digital audio, digital video, digital photography, and all social platforms (Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, etc.).

Knowledge of sports statistical analysis and publication design/production, and proficiency in related software programs such as Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe InDesign, PhotoShop and sports statistical (StatCrew and Genius) software.

License or Certification required by the Department

n/a

Special Instructions to Applicant

• Please ensure your full range of knowledge, skills, abilities, experience and education are listed on your application. Do not write ‘see resume’ on your application when completing the job duties section.
• If you answer the questions at the end of the application, please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities and experiences to support your answers (see job duties section of previous employment).
• Failure to answer the questions at the end of the application will not preclude your application from being considered but may result in your application not receiving full consideration of your knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
• Unless otherwise identified in the applicable job posting and consistent with University policy, the University will principally employ individuals who reside in the State of North Carolina to the greatest extent practicable. As such, most positions at East Carolina University require employees to live and work in North Carolina (or live within a reasonable daily commuting distance from their duty station) after hire. Candidates should be prepared to relocate within a reasonable, agreed-upon time after an offer of employment has been made and accepted to meet this requirement.

Additional Instructions to Applicant

Job Open Date

08/21/2026

Job Close Date - Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date; If no closing date is indicated, the position will be posted until filled and may close at any time after the recruitment has been completed.

09/04/2026

Open Until Filled

No

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting

https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/...

Alternate option

If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on budget, UNC salary administration, and/or candidate qualifications.

Nondiscrimination Statement

East Carolina University is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care for our employees. ECU prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment based on race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, and veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status or disability.

Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the ADA Coordinator at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/TTY) or ADA-Coordinator@ecu.edu.

Eligibility for Employment

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. If highest degree earned is from an institution outside of the U.S. and its territories, final candidates are required to have their degree validated as equivalent to the degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the U.S.

Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity at (252) 328-9847 or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to employment@ecu.edu. Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Please indicate where you learned about this job vacancy.
   • LinkedIn
   • Chronicle of Higher Education
   • CareerBuilder
   • Greenville Daily Reflector
   • Raleigh News & Observer
   • HigherEdJobs.com
   • InsideHigherEd.com
   • Monster.com
   • Indeed
   • ECU Website
   • Other

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

Optional Documents 1. Curriculum Vitae/Resume 2. Cover Letter 3. List of References

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