Job Description

Brown University Athletics & Recreation seeks a collaborative, organized, and creative communications professional to manage the day-to-day operations of Athletics Communications. The Athletics Communications Manager oversees the execution of communications efforts that promote Brown's 38 varsity athletics programs and recreation initiatives while ensuring timely, accurate, and consistent messaging across digital and traditional media platforms.

Working closely with coaches, administrators, student-athletes, and campus partners, the Athletics Communications Manager supports storytelling, media relations, website and social media management, and departmental communications that enhance the visibility and reputation of Brown Athletics & Recreation.

Entry into the candidate pool requires the following:

Education and Experience

• Bachelors degree is required
• 3-5 Experience in athletics communications, sports information, media relations, public relations, or a related communications field.

Job Competencies

• Demonstrates exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to tailor messaging to diverse audiences while maintaining professionalism, accuracy, and brand consistency.
• Effectively manages websites, content management systems, and social media platforms to ensure timely, engaging, and accurate digital communications.
• Plans, prioritizes, and manages multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Produces high-quality work through careful attention to detail, strong editorial judgment, and a commitment to accuracy and continuous improvement.
• Applies knowledge of NCAA Division I athletics, Ivy League Conference, higher education, and the unique communications needs of intercollegiate athletics programs.
• Demonstrates knowledge of athletics communications, including media relations, statistical reporting, game operations, and event communications.
• Utilizes industry-standard communications tools, including Adobe Creative Suite, content management systems, photography, video, and graphic design resources to support storytelling and brand engagement.
• Uses social media analytics, website metrics, and other digital performance data to evaluate communications effectiveness and inform future content strategies.

All division employees are required to demonstrate exemplary ethical conduct and conformance to NCAA rules and regulations; the duties of the position are to be performed in compliance with all NCAA, Ivy League rules and regulations; and any rules violations on behalf of themselves or any knowledge of violations within the division are to be reported to the compliance office and appropriate parties.

Employees in coaching positions must receive annual rules education on NCAA legislation related to recruiting by the compliance office and maintain current AED/CPR and First Aid certification (certification is available at no cost through the Division).

Background Check – Criminal, Education, MVR

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and education verification satisfactory to Brown.

Benefits of Working at Brown:

Please review additional information on the Benefits of Working at Brown

Recruiting Start Date:

2026-07-16

Job Posting Title:

Manager, Athletics Communications

Department:

Athletics and Recreation

Grade:

Grade 10

Worker Type:

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

37.5

Position Work Location:

Onsite

Submission Guidelines:

Please note that to be considered for a staff position at Brown University, you must submit a separate application for each position you wish to be considered for. Applications are reviewed only for the specific position to which they are submitted and are not automatically considered for future openings.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

The designated Position Work Location for each position determines the approved modality of work. Positions are classified based on the operational and business needs of the department and may be designated as on-site, hybrid, or remote.

Employees with a designated position work location as remote must reside and perform their work in a state where Brown University is registered to do business. Brown University is a registered employer in the following states: Rhode Island, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Washington, D.C.

Still Have Questions?

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EEO Statement:

Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person’s race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law, in the administration of its policies, programs, and activities. The University recognizes and rewards individuals on the basis of qualifications and performance. The University maintains certain affirmative action programs in compliance with applicable law.