Brand and Content Director

Brand And Content Director

University of Kentucky Equal Employment Opportunity / M / F / disability / protected veteran status. Posting Details Job Title : Brand and Content Director Requisition Number : RE51930 Working Title : Director of Strategic Communications Department Name : 12E00 : UKAA - External Operations Work Location : Lexington, KY Grade Level : 45 Salary Range : $47,278-78,000 / year Type of Position : Staff Position Time Status : Full-Time Required Education : BA Required Related Experience : 3 yrs Required License / Registration / Certification : None Physical Requirements : To be able to lift up to 20 lbs. Shift : Days but flexibility to travel and willingness to work weekends and evenings.

The Brand and Content Director (Director of Strategic Communications) position provides strategic leadership for UK Athletics' communications, with a primary focus on men's basketball and football. It oversees departmental communications staff, including photographers, and leads efforts across all varsity sports. Key responsibilities include managing content strategy, leading collaboration meetings, aligning messaging across platforms, and coordinating with external units and partners to support major initiatives and events. All duties must be performed in compliance with NCAA, SEC, and University policies, rules, and regulations.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities : Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? Yes Preferred Education / Experience : A bachelor's degree and a minimum of three years working with an intercollegiate athletic department is preferred. Deadline to Apply : 10 / 19 / 2025

Our University Community : We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and / or drug screen.

Posting Specific Questions : Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (

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• How many years of experience do you have in web editing and publishing software?
• None
• More than 0, up through 1 year
• More than 1 year, up through 3 years
• More than 3 years, up through 5 years
• More than 5 years
• Please describe your work experience and your style in promoting athletes and coaches through social media. (Open Ended Question)
• How many paid years of experience do you have working in media relations?
• None
• More than 0, up through 1 year
• More than 1 year, up through 3 years
• More than 3 years, up through 5 years
• More than 5 years
• Please describe your experience in working with the media. (Open Ended Question)
• As part of the Southeastern Conference, candidates considered for staff or coaching positions within UK Athletics are required to disclose any unethical conduct. Please answer the below questions regarding your personal NCAA record. Have you ever been charged with a violation of NCAA 10.1 Unethical Conduct by the NCAA or any NCAA member institution?
• Yes
• No
• Have you ever been charged with a NCAA Level I, II or III, secondary or major violation?
• Yes
• No
• If you answered yes, to either of the previous two questions, please list all violations in which you've been charged or were involved. If you answered no to both of the previous questions please type : N / A. (Open Ended Question)
• Are you currently involved in any pending NCAA investigation, charges and / or violations of NCAA legislation?
• Yes
• No
• Has the NCAA Committee on Infractions ever issued you show-cause penalty?
• Yes
• No
• I agree to and understand that failure to disclose any NCAA violation or false information regarding my NCAAcompliance history will result in removal of my application for consideration.
• Yes
• No

Applicant Documents Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter Optional Documents Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities