The Director of Creative Media and Sports Information plays a central role in advancing how Knox College Athletics tells its story, while preserving the core responsibilities of a traditional sports information operation. This position is designed to modernize digital storytelling, visual content, and audience engagement while ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance with conference and NCAA standards.

Knox College provides a competitive salary and a strong benefit package, including health, dental, vision and life insurance; access to a retirement plan; a generous paid vacation and holiday package; free membership to our recreation center; and more. Tuition remission is also available after a two-year waiting period.

A proud member of the Midwest Conference (MWC) and NCAA Division III, Knox College is a vibrant community of scholar-teachers and students with a long-standing tradition of free inquiry, independent thought, and diverse perspectives. We are committed to providing an education that transforms lives through challenge, support, and discovery. Preparing students for meaningful lives and purposeful leadership.

At Knox, we seek challenge-seeking student-athletes, individuals who are eager to grow, compete, and contribute. Prairie Fire athletes embrace hard work, thrive in diverse environments, and lead with resilience. They represent more than 100 communities across the nation and globe, united by a shared commitment to self-improvement, academic success, and competitive excellence. With strong institutional support and an energized alumni base, Prairie Fire Athletics is positioned for continued growth and success.

Responsibilities

The Director of Creative Media and Sports Information is responsible for leading all sports information functions, while developing and executing a creative media strategy that enhances the visibility, engagement, and storytelling of Knox College Athletics.

? Lead and coordinate athletics communications and game operations, including statistics, reporting, record keeping, conference and NCAA submissions, game-day scoring and data accuracy, and coordination of live video streaming for home contests.

? Manage the athletics website and social media platforms, ensuring timely updates, brand consistency, and effective engagement with prospective students, families, alumni, and the campus community.

? Support the development and execution of creative media initiatives, including digital content, photography, video, and visual storytelling that helps share the Knox Athletics experience and connect audiences with Prairie Fire programs.

? Collaborate closely with coaches, athletic administration, and campus partners such as the Office of Communications, identifying storytelling opportunities and supporting program visibility and communication priorities.

? Hire, train, and supervise student workers and game-day staff, fostering a professional environment that develops practical skills in sports information, media production, and event operations.

? Ensure professionalism, accuracy, and compliance with Knox brand standards and institutional, conference, and NCAA Division III requirements in all communications and published materials.

? Model strong communication, organization, and adaptability, contributing to a collaborative and student-centered athletics department culture.

In addition to the core coaching responsibilities outlined above, this position may be assigned Additional Assignments that extend beyond the primary coaching role. These supplemental administrative, leadership, or programmatic responsibilities are based on departmental needs and individual skill sets, are reviewed annually, and will be documented through a separate annual assignment letter or addendum outlining scope, duration, and any associated compensation or workload adjustment.

Required Qualifications:

? Bachelor’s Degree in communications, public relations, marketing, or related field from four-year college or university, or Associates Degree with equivalent experience.

? Understanding of statistical software (NCAA Genius, Statcrew, or PrestoStats)

? Experience creating and managing content across social media platforms and familiarity with live streaming technology (such as FloSports, BoxCast, Pixellot, or similar platforms).

? Strong written and verbal communications skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.

? Valid Driver’s License

? Sound judgement and ability to work effectively with diverse populations and a commitment to NCAA, MWC, and Knox College rules and regulations.

Preferred Qualifications:

? Master’s Degree or progress towards a graduate degree in a related field.

? Experience working with NCAA athletics, preferably at the Division III level.

? Demonstrated ability to produce short-form video and digital storytelling content.

? Familiarity with graphic design principles, branding standards, and engagement strategies.

? Experience supervising and mentoring student workers, interns, or creative teams.

? Experience with AI generative software