The Iowa State Athletics Department is accepting applications for the position of communications specialist II. This position will serve as the primary athletics communications representative for higher profile Division I intercollegiate sports (initially will be the primary contact for nationally ranked women’s basketball and cross country teams as well as oversight of student covering swimming and diving). The position will also assist with football credentialing and serve as the liaison between ISU Athletics and targeted national, regional and local news media, cyclones.com, cyclones.tv, and current social media platforms.   Develop and implement a strategic communications plan for assigned high profile sport(s) to reach both internal and external audiences