Digital Communications Specialist
- Location
- United States
- Listed
- 5 days ago
About the role
- Digital Communications Specialist
- Athletics Department
- Georgia State University
Georgia State University is a Division I institution and member of the Sun Belt Conference. On a campus without boundaries, the Department of Athletics fosters a Culture of Success through Academic Achievement, Competitive Greatness, Ethical Behavior, Social Responsibility, and Community Engagement that educates and transforms a diverse group of talented student-athletes into future leaders.
The
Athletics Department at Georgia State University is seeking to hire a
About the role
What Makes Gsu a Great Place?
Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, etc.
A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively with diverse partners.
Professional development opportunity and mentorship.
A rapidly growing center within an academic setting.
What Will You Do
This position will oversee multi-channel strategies, integrating social media, email, and content marketing, which requires a broader skill set and knowledge base. With the fast-paced nature of digital platforms, this position requires you to be agile, adapting strategies quickly while maintaining a level of independence in executing campaigns.
Duties and Responsibilities Include
- Develop and execute comprehensive communication plans to promote athletic events, achievements and news.
- Write and distribute press releases, media advisories, and feature stories highlighting student-athletes, coaches and events.
- Manage and maintain all aspects of the official website for Georgia State Athletics including but not limited to, writing/updating bios for players, coaches and staff; writing and posting all news articles; maintaining rosters and schedules.
- Assist in the creation and distribution of game day materials such as game notes, statistics, and programs.
- Handle all aspects of statistics including but not limited to bookkeeping athletic events, handling season statistics, following statistical trends and maintaining record books.
- Provide support during home and away events, including game day media operations and press box management.
- Manage relationships with local, regional and national media outlets to maximize coverage of athletic events and initiatives.
- Monitor media coverage and social media platforms to identify trends and opportunities for proactive outreach.
- Coordinate and facilitate media interviews, press conferences and other media interactions with athletes, coaches and staff.
- Assist in maintaining historical records, statistics, and archives related to athletic programs.
- Create compelling content for digital platforms including websites, social media channels and newsletters.
- Collaborate with marketing and design teams to ensure consistent brand messaging across all platforms.
Minimum Hiring Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a related field and three years of related experience, or a combination of education and related experience.
- Experience with HTML, CSS, image editing software, and CMS preferred.
- College/Business Unit: Athletics
- Department: Athletics
- Location: Atlanta Campus
- Shift: Varies
Salary
$47,500 - $56,900
Pay Grade
- 17
- FLSA Status: Exempt
- Job Type: Full Time (Benefits Eligible)
- Job Posting: 10/28/26, 6:20:55 AM
- Closing Date: 11/11/26, 8:59:00 PM
Special Instructions
To be fully considered for this position, all candidates at the time of submission must provide the following documents:
A complete and accurate GSU application
Resume
Finalist candidates will be required to provide three (3) professional references.
Georgia State University Values
Community
Fostering a distinctive shared identity and common purpose across our multi-campus university, IDENTITY, PLACEMAKING & BELONGING: Respecting the dignity and value of all people and perspectives through honorable conduct based on engagement, fairness, access, and civility, TRANSFORMATION: Intentionally pursuing knowledge, practice, and scholarly rigor to inspire lifelong learning, and to make our community and the world a better place
Integrity
Adhering to our values, mission, and the truth through respectful cooperation and effective stewardship of resources, EXCELLENCE: Achieving the highest standards and distinction in teaching, research, and service, STRATEGIC INNOVATION: Embracing invention and creativity in the pursuit of meaningful discovery using our collective talents
USG Core Value Statement
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning, as well the System Office.
Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability and Respect.
These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
This job requisition provides a high-level job definition. It is not intended to provide a comprehensive or exclusive list of job duties.
As such, job duties and/or responsibilities within the context of this job requisition may change at the discretion the employee’s direct supervisor.
Georgia State University is an equal opportunity employer with regard to veterans and individuals with disabilities and prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual’s race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability,, genetic information, or protected veteran status.
Background Check
Successful candidate must be able to pass a comprehensive criminal background investigation and other background searches as applicable to the job such as credit check and Motor Vehicle Record.
Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime
Georgia State University is committed to its students' and employees' safety and security.
It complies with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) to provide information on certain crimes on campus.
This position may be designated as a Campus Security Authority, ensuring that reported crimes are routed to the appropriate University office.
Please note, Georgia State University’s career board updates daily and requisitions are subject to be removed without prior notice or before the posting expires.
Georgia State University prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual's age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status.
From Georgia State University's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 5, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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