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Assistant Director for Marketing & Athletic Communications
Blackburn College
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Posted: 11-May-26
Location: Carlinville, Illinois
Type: Full-time
Salary: 50,000-56,000
Sector:
Collegiate Sports
Preferred Education:
4 Year Degree
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.
Blackburn College is a small, fully accredited 4-year liberal arts college. We are renowned for our student-managed work program and are located in Carlinville, Illinois.
One of only ten federally recognized Work Colleges, Blackburn is the only Work Program in the nation managed by students. Balancing academic rigor and experiential learning, each student at Blackburn gains tangible experience and develops critical skills by contributing to their community, all while building a resume and earning their degree. U.S. News & World Report has recognized Blackburn College as one of the best colleges in the Midwest region for 2025 and also earned rankings as a best-value school and a top performer for social mobility. The Washington Monthly ranked Blackburn as second overall among baccalaureate colleges in Illinois and first in Pell Grant student performance in 2024.
Blackburn College is located in Carlinville, Illinois, a small rural community between Springfield, IL and St. Louis, MO and the college enjoys a very positive relationship with the community. Carlinville has been called one of the “Best Small Towns in America.” and is also the seat of Macoupin County, home to the maj...estic Macoupin County Courthouse. Carlinville offers a slice of small-town Americana, with brick streets around the town square, many parks, and historical homes and buildings, while being within an easy drive of the urban center of St. Louis, Missouri.