Assistant Director for Marketing & Athletic Communications

Blackburn College, a unique four-year liberal arts college with a one-of-a-kind student-managed Work Program in Carlinville, Illinois, invites applicants to apply for the Assistant Director of Marketing & Communications Communications-Content Creation. This is a vital member of the College's collaborative and creative Office of Marketing & Public Relations (OMPR) and reports to the Director of Marketing & Public Relations. This position helps tell the College's story to prospective students, current students, alumni, and the wider community. The role has a strong focus in Athletics, supporting departmental storytelling efforts, highlighting the student-athlete experience as well as coordinating Athletics marketing. The Assistant Director contributes to written, visual, and digital storytelling across various platforms. Responsibilities include drafting press releases, institutional feature stories, student and alumni profiles, and athletics-related features; updating web content; assisting with social media planning and execution; and supporting video, photography, and other multimedia projects. The position collaborates with colleagues in Academics, Admissions, Advancement, Athletics, Student Life, and the Work Program to share content that strengthens recruitment, engagement, alumni relations, and institutional awareness. The role also contributes to institutional publications, including the alumni magazine and major College communications.

Preferred Qualifications:

? Strong writing, editing, and organizational skills, as well as familiarity with web content management systems, basic analytics, and digital storytelling tools. ? 2-5 years of experience in communications, digital media, journalism, sports information, or related fields; ? A bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience. ? Experience with photography, video production, or multimedia content. ? Strong interpersonal skills, a collaborative mindset, and a focus on relationship-building are essential. Salary range for this position is $50,000-$56,000. Blackburn College features a robust benefits package. For additional information, please visit https://blackburn.edu/about/administrative-offices/human-resources/ and click on the Employee Benefits Summary Tab. Blackburn College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and seeks to build an inclusive community that can engage the interests of a diverse population. We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and sustaining a culture that reflects the diversity of our country, and as such we particularly encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups such as women, people of color, LGBTQ+, veterans, and those with disabilities. Interested candidates should submit their resume, cover letter including a diversity statement describing what diversity means to you and why it is important, the names/addresses/phone numbers of three current, and professional references to: Human Resources, Blackburn College, 700 College Ave., Ludlum 110, Carlinville, IL 62626 or email hr@blackburn.edu. Employment-based immigration sponsorship is not offered for this position. Phone calls or walk-ins not accepted. Applications will continue to be accepted until the position has been filled.