Employment Opportunities

Open Positions (2):

Assistant Director of Strategic Communications
Director of Digital Content and Strategy


JOB TITLE:     Assistant Director of Strategic Communications (Full-Time) 

REPORTS TO:     Assistant Commissioner of Strategic Communications 

LOCATION:         Sioux Falls, SD 

SALARY:             12-month, full-time position with a salary commensurate with experience and qualifications plus a benefits package that includes health benefits along with an                             employer contribution to a retirement plan 

SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 
The Summit League is seeking a creative, detail-oriented communications professional to help tell the stories of its student-athletes, coaches and member institutions. Reporting to the Assistant Commissioner of Strategic Communications, this position serves as the primary communications contact for assigned sports while supporting content creation across the League's digital platforms, supporting championship communications and contributing to the continued growth of the Summit League Network. The successful candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment, possess exceptional writing and organizational skills, and demonstrate a passion for collegiate athletics and storytelling. 

DETAILS OF RESPONSIBILITIES 
Communications & Sport Administration 

  • Serve as the primary communications contact for assigned sports, while assisting with men's and women's basketball communications during the regular season and postseason. Sport assignments will be determined based on departmental needs and the successful candidate's experience and strengths. 

  • Develop and execute communications plans that promote student-athletes, coaches, institutions and championship events across League platforms. 

  • Manage conference awards processes for assigned sports, including weekly, preseason, postseason and academic honors, along with applicable nomination and voting responsibilities. 

  • Maintain accurate statistics, records, historical archives and other sport-specific information. 

  • Prepare and distribute information, rankings and supporting materials for NCAA selection committees to assist member institutions under postseason consideration. 

  • Build and maintain positive working relationships with local, regional and national media while responding to media inquiries for assigned sports. 

Content Creation & Storytelling 

  • Write, edit and publish a variety of communications materials, including press releases, feature stories, recaps, previews, notebooks, digital programs, year-in-review content and other editorial pieces. 

  • Ensure all written, digital and social media content reflects The Summit League's brand standards, editorial style and strategic messaging. 

  • Collaborate with the League's communications, creative and digital staff to produce engaging multimedia content that increases fan engagement and promotes conference initiatives. 

  • Assist in creating sponsored content and branded assets that fulfill corporate partnership agreements. 

Digital Platforms & Technology 

  • Manage and maintain The Summit League website and mobile app through routine updates, quality assurance and content management using the SIDEARM platform. 

  • Support the Summit League Network through platform maintenance, broadcast auditing, content organization and other digital operations. 

  • Identify opportunities to improve the League's digital presence through emerging platforms, creative storytelling and innovative content strategies. 

Championships & League Events 

  • Assist in the planning, coordination and execution of League events, including championship communications, digital preview shows, Basketball Media Day and Hall of Fame announcements. 

  • Serve as part of the League's on-site communications team for assigned championships and marquee events. 

  • Assist with League-wide initiatives and special projects involving student-athlete welfare, diversity and inclusion, NIL, mental health, Title IX and other strategic priorities. 

  • Perform additional communications, administrative and event-related responsibilities as assigned by the Commissioner or Assistant Commissioner of Strategic Communications. 

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE 

  • A bachelor’s degree in a related field (i.e., communications, journalism, marketing or public relations) is required and 1-3 years of experience working within a similar field in a collegiate or professional sports setting is preferred. 

  • Possession of strong written and oral communication skills, along with strong interpersonal, and organizational skills, resulting in the ability to thrive in a team environment and work efficiently with a variety of constituents, including conference staff, and administrators and staff at member institutions. 

  • Experience creating engaging digital, video and social media content for collegiate athletics or a comparable environment. 

  • Proficient in using social media and video platforms including but not limited to Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. 

  • Experience with NCAA LiveStats, StatCrew, Genius Sports, SIDEARM, Adobe Creative Cloud and Canva is preferred. 

  • Experience managing athletics websites using the SIDEARM content management system. 

  • The position requires flexibility to work non-traditional hours, including evenings and weekends, as well as travel for championships, events, and League-related activities  

  • This position is based at the Summit League offices in Sioux Falls, SD. 

JOB CLASSIFICATION & COMPENSATION  
Full-time, exempt employment with a salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. A robust benefits package that includes medical & dental insurance, life insurance, cell phone stipend, travel reimbursement, and an employer contribution to a retirement plan. This is a 12-month, full-time position with an annual salary range based on previous work experience plus a benefits package that includes medical and dental plans along with a retirement plan through TIAA-CREF. 

APPLICATIONS OF INTEREST 
Please submit a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three professional references prior to August 1 to ensure priority consideration. Submission of video, graphic design and/or other work samples is strongly encouraged, but not required. Application materials can be emailed to hr@thesummitleague.org. The position may remain open until filled. 

ABOUT THE SUMMIT LEAGUE 
Headquartered in Sioux Falls, S.D., The Summit League is embarking on its 45th year at the NCAA Division I level and offers 18 championship sports. The League’s eight institutions have a combined enrollment of nearly 100,000 and include four located in top 60 U.S. metropolitan populations and two land-grant universities. Full-time member institutions are the University of Missouri-Kansas City, University of North Dakota, North Dakota State University, University of Nebraska at Omaha, Oral Roberts University, University of St. Thomas, University of South Dakota, and South Dakota State University. 

The Summit League is committed to equal opportunity employment and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status. All recruitment and hiring materials and practices should comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidate(s). 

The Summit League is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse work environment. 
 


JOB TITLE:               Director of Digital Content and Strategy (Full-time)
LOCATION:                    Sioux Falls, SD
REPORTS TO:               Senior Associate Commissioner, Commercial and Brand Strategy
SALARY:                        12-month, full-time position with a salary commensurate with experience and qualifications plus a benefits package that includes health benefits along with an                                         employer contribution to a retirement plan 
 
SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBLIITES:
The Summit League seeks a creative and strategic leader to serve as the Director of Digital Content and Strategy. This role will shape and execute a cohesive content vision that elevates the brand, drives fan engagement, enhances digital and broadcast presence, and fulfills partner and sponsorship obligations. The ideal candidate will bring a strong understanding of multimedia production, audience development, digital distribution, and social storytelling in the context of collegiate athletics.
Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

  • Develop and lead an integrated content strategy aligned with The Summit League's brand, values, and growth goals.
  • Direct the strategy, tone, and cadence for all social media platforms (X, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn).
  • Create an annual content calendar balancing storytelling, competition highlights, event promotion, and community engagement.
  • Lead, mentor and manage the Assistant Director of Digital Content, establishing priorities, delegating responsibilities and evaluating performance. Create and communicate a plan to League team members with expectations in deploying digital content through conference channels.
  • Serve as a liaison to member institutions to coordinate League-wide content initiatives and promote consistent branding and messaging.
  • Lead creative ideation and production for tentpole events (e.g., championships, media days, award shows).
  • Provide storytelling direction for live event coverage, feature stories, behind-the-scenes content, and documentaries.
  • Collaborate with Communications department team members to produce high-quality video, photo, written, and graphic content.
  • Project designing visually appealing graphic templates that align with the brand's identity and messaging, ensuring they are adaptable for various platforms and content types.
  • Select appropriate colors, fonts, and layouts that resonate with the target audience and League stakeholders.
  • Ensure all content reflects a consistent voice, tone, and visual identity across platforms reflecting the brand strategy and mission of the League.
  • Optimize content distribution across owned platforms (website, app, social media, OTT, YouTube) and earned/paid media.
  • Implement SEO, tagging, and analytics-informed practices through Sprout to maximize reach and engagement.
  • Regularly audit/monitor content delivery consistency, fan engagement, and other KPIs using analytics dashboards.
  • Deliver regular reporting and insights on performance of sponsored content.
  • Assess content metrics to determine effectiveness of content and identify areas for improvements or shifts in strategies.
  • Collaborate closely with communications, digital, championships, and corporate partnerships teams.
  • Provide on-site content creation at assigned League events (championships, media days, special events, etc.)
  • Manage production budgets and timelines.
  • Manage workflows and deliverables with external content producers and contractors, including the hiring of photographers for each championship event. Negotiate service contracts and ensure quality control across all vendor-produced content.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Media Production, Journalism, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of progressive experience in digital content strategy, preferably within sports or entertainment.
  • Demonstrated expertise in social media strategy, video production, and storytelling.
  • Experience working with sponsors/partners to create branded content solutions.
  • Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite, content management systems, social media tools, and analytics platforms.
  • Strong project management and interpersonal skills.
  • Willingness to travel for League events, championships, and media days.
  • Availability to work evenings/weekends as needed.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Knowledge of NCAA Division I athletics landscape.
  • Creative portfolio or samples of content work.

APPLICATIONS OF INTEREST:
Please submit a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three professional references by Friday, November 6, 2026 to ensure priority consideration. Application materials can be sent to hr@thesummitleague.org. The position may remain open until filled.
 
ABOUT THE SUMMIT LEAGUE:
Headquartered in Sioux Falls, S.D., The Summit League is embarking on its 45th year at the NCAA Division I level and offers 18 championship sports. The League’s eight institutions have a combined enrollment of nearly 100,000 and include four located in top-60 U.S. metropolitan areas and two land-grant universities. Full-time member institutions are the University of Missouri-Kansas City, University of North Dakota, North Dakota State University, University of Nebraska at Omaha, Oral Roberts University, University of St. Thomas, University of South Dakota, and South Dakota State University.
 
The Summit League is committed to equal opportunity employment and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status. All recruitment and hiring materials and practices should comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidate(s). The Summit League is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse work environment. 

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