Brand and Content Director

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

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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.

Job Summary :

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.

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.