Almost half of CMOs (42%) report difficulty communicating their value to other executives, according to a survey shared by Jasmine Seena from the fifth annual Marketing Brew Summit. To counter this pressure, brand leaders are investing in offline experiential marketing and reevaluating creator strategies. Here’s what you need to read…

➤ Oatly North America EVP/Executive Creative Director Michael Lee highlighted a faux hotel suite activation at the Toronto International Film Festival that generated two-and-a-half-hour wait times for matcha manicures, while Pinterest Global Head of Consumer Marketing Sara Pollack cited a phone-free Coachella activation focused on keeping attendees present. 

➤ SharkNinja CMO Kaitlyn Hebert noted the company now brings creators upstream to help ideate products before the prototype phase. Conversely, Saint James Iced Tea Co-Founder/Co-CEO Brad Neumann favors unpaid experiential brand trips and recently hosted 25 influencers at a New York racetrack. 

➤ Liberty Mutual Insurance CMO Jenna Lebel: "No one woke up here today saying, ‘I really want to buy insurance today.’ Our philosophy is rather than fight those dynamics and realities, we need to embrace them. That’s why you see the whole category rely on humor, entertainment, [and] brand characters." (link)

The Herbstreit DOGma: U.S. pet spending is projected to grow from $150B to over $250B in the next decade, prompting non-endemic brands to expand into pet culture through targeted products and partnerships, according to Ad Age's Erika Wheless, who notes companies like Hertz, Girl Scouts of the USA, and Subaru are introducing pet-focused campaigns and product features—such as Girl Scouts partnering with Bark on $9 dog treats and Subaru tailoring vehicle designs to the 60% of its drivers who own dogs. However, Liquid Death VP of Apparel and Merchandise Misha Brunelli warns against forcing pet campaigns without authentic consumer alignment: “I think the biggest mistake is entering the pet category just because it’s a growing market. For us, it wasn’t about looking at a pet industry report and deciding we need to get into pets, let’s capitalize. We were already seeing our own consumers buying these dog toys, which gave us a real signal that there was an existing affinity.” (link)

Southwest Airlines launched its "Enter Airplane Mode" campaign to reward Rapid Rewards loyalty members who upload screenshots of their home screen notifications or take a burnout quiz with reward points. Marketing Dive's Sara Karlovitch explains the campaign marks the first initiative under Sabrina Callahan, the airline's inaugural Chief Digital and Marketing Officer, as Southwest expands a rewards program approaching 100M members after growing enrollment 35% YoY in Q2. Created with creative partner GSD&M, creator agency Later, and media agency Sparks Foundry, the campaign features spots directed by Will Speck and Josh Gordon and narrated by Adam Scott asking viewers if they have "hit their booking point." A Southwest survey of 2,001 Americans found 76% feel burned out, 68% believe trips offer control over their time, 75% leave paid time off unused, and 34% have not taken a two-day trip in over a year. The loyalty push comes as a Barclays 2025 report indicates 80% of travelers rely on loyalty programs and 72% of millennials use rewards to stretch budgets following a 21% YoY jump in airfare, while Southwest posted record Q2 operating revenue of $8.4B—a 16.4% YoY increase. (link)

SBJ’s Austin Karp reports YouGov data shows fans are also responding to Dr Pepper’s new Fansville ads this year. “Ahead of the season, Dr Pepper’s ‘Purchase Intent’ — which measures the percentage of consumers who say they would be most likely to purchase Dr Pepper — averaged around 5.5%. As the Fansville launch neared, the score then began to rise, reaching 9.0% on Aug. 27. ‘Purchase Intent’ continued climbing after the launch, peaking at 12.6% on Sept. 1, and then by Sept. 8, the metric was at 11.6%, more than double its prelaunch average.” (link)

The Miami Heat are partnering with Rockstar Games for a November 18 promotion called “A Night in Vice City” ahead of the highly anticipated launch of Grand Theft Auto VI. According to ESPN, “Miami is rolling out plenty of offerings for the night. The night will feature a special Vice-themed court and a reimagined edition of the team's popular alternate uniforms, as well as ‘special game night activities’ and ‘unique game night activations.’” More details will be released in the coming weeks. (link)

Churchill Downs launched ticket sales on Oct. 8 for new premium inventory being rolled out after the two-year, $300M Victory Run renovation project designed by Populous. The project, which was scaled down from an initial $900M plan shelved in early 2025 due to tariffs and economic uncertainty, included the removal of 6,400 uncovered seats to build a four-story structure with 7,800 covered seats, 16 trackside suites, 2,200 second-floor box seats, and two luxury dining rooms known as the Legacy Club and Crown Jewel Club. Additionally, contractor Calhoun Construction will build 40 12-person infield cabanas priced at $480 per person by moving a rainwater swale underground. Victory Run ticket packages range from $2,200 to $7,500 for both the Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby. (link)

The Las Vegas A’s have sold out the Athletic Club, the most exclusive premium hospitality space inside their future ballpark, 17 months ahead of its scheduled 2028 opening. Designed in partnership with hospitality leader Will Guidara and Aramark Sports + Entertainment, the speakeasy-inspired space sits behind home plate and features a private entrance and classic steakhouse dining. A’s President Marc Badain: "What stands out most about the response to the Athletic Club is not just that it sold out, but also who is buying it. Three out of every four buyers are from Southern Nevada, and nearly 70% are individuals rather than businesses. That tells us something important about the future of the A’s in Las Vegas – our fanbase is already taking shape and there’s real excitement in the community about what’s to come." (link)

Beauty brand sports sponsorships surged from under 3,000 partnerships in 2023 to 7,187 in 2025, driven by an $11.4B global advertising sector expanding its reach across women's sports leagues like the WNBA, NWSL, and PWHL, according to SponsorUnited. Although annual sports spend within the category remains relatively modest at $65-70M, brands are capitalizing on lower entry costs and strong fan purchase intent—evidenced by e.l.f. Beauty increasing its unaided brand awareness from 13% to 45% through sponsorships with the NWSL, PWHL, and Billie Jean King Cup. Additionally, Nielsen Fan Insights show 75% of PWHL fans remember league sponsors and 32% have made direct purchases from sponsoring brands. Trailblazing Sports Group Founder/CEO Sara Gotfredson: "Women's sports [have been] outkicking their coverage, if you want to use a sports analogy, in favorability and purchase intent. ... 54% of women's sports fans will actually be loyal and purchase a product of the brands that they see showing up again and again in women's sports." (link)

The NHL discontinued its "Hot for Hockey" audiobook campaign and removed all seven 30-to-90-second episodes from Spotify less than a week after launching the marketing initiative, according to the New York Post's Christian Arnold. The league contracted popular romance authors to write and narrate short stories featuring current players like Jack Eichel and Sebastian Aho to capitalize on the rising popularity of hockey romance novels and shows like Heated Rivalry and Off Campus. While SBJ initially reported the stories would release throughout the season, a league spokesperson told Front Office Sports the campaign was designed solely for the opening week. Regardless, Arnold notes the abrupt removal follows negative social media feedback and echoes previous controversies, such as when former Kraken forward Alex Wennberg and his wife publicly condemned inappropriate "BookTok" comments three years ago. (link)

Meanwhile, the NHL secured exclusive U.S. and Nordic distribution rights to Screech Owls, a 26-episode animated youth series debuting on CBC in Fall 2027. Production partners Shaftesbury, Sphere Animation, and Boat Rocker Studios created the 11-minute episode show featuring NHL All-Star P.K. Subban as executive producer and voice of Coach P.K. The franchise plans to expand into interactive gaming, consumer products, and global licensing, followed by a French-language rollout on Radio-Canada and TFO in Winter 2028. Subban emphasized the project's goal of reaching kids outside the traditional fan base: "You don’t need to know what ‘offside’ means to watch Screech Owls." (link)

NHL franchises including the New York Islanders, Columbus Blue Jackets, Seattle Kraken, Boston Bruins, Carolina Hurricanes, Buffalo Sabres, and Nashville Predators are leveraging viral food and beverage items to drive early arrivals, concourse exploration, and brand marketing, The Athletic’s Kaitlin Pohly observes. At UBS Arena, home of the Islanders, Executive Chef Ted Donnelly and his team developed a $14.99 Nerds Gummy Cluster Brie Grilled Cheese and an $18.49 Uncrustable Pulled Pork Tostada to stand out in a crowded sports market. At Columbus’ Nationwide Arena, chefs Ed Kowalski and Sean Barger created root beer float poutine for the 2026-27 season, while at Boston’s TD Garden, Executive Chef Mary Towers is developing a fully sealed lobster roll to accommodate fans holding beverages. Donnelly notes that fans are “coming for the hockey, but any way we can get people excited about coming in, and coming in early, with the amazing things that we do is always better." Barger adds: “There have been ideas that have sprung from a season-ticket holder telling me that they were craving one thing one time.” (link)

House of Strauss publisher Ethan Strauss argues major sports brands routinely misjudge online backlash by prioritizing social media sentiment over core financial realities. To illustrate, Strauss points to Nike discounting A'ja Wilson's A'One line after overindexing on WNBA discourse instead of capitalizing on Caitlin Clark, the Portland Trail Blazers firing announcer Braiden Bell over decade-old tweets, and retailers like Dick's Sporting Goods and Target severing ties with Good Good Golf even as the YouTube brand added 20K subscribers and maintained its 1M average video views. Strauss contends corporate leadership should instead adopt a "wait-a-month" approach rather than bowing to outrage: "If you wait out the noise, and choose to mostly ignore it, the issue usually goes away (if it ever was an issue in the first place). Some loud WNBA fans are mad on behalf of A’ja Wilson? Who cares. Your new announcer posted bad tweets at age 15? Who cares. Your brand partner made an offensive commercial? Well, if you so choose, ‘Who cares’ even could apply in that situation. The point is that the customer isn’t the shouter. The customer is the buyer. And most of them don’t buy what the shouters are selling.” (link)

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(NEW!) Assistant Director, Social Media Marketing Strategy (University of Wisconsin / Madison, WI): Blend creativity and analytics to deliver impactful social media campaigns, strengthen brand storytelling, and expand the reach of Wisconsin Athletics. More details HERE.

(NEW!) Manager, Premium Seating & Parking (University of Oregon / Eugene, OR): This position serves as the primary point of contact for premium seating customers, including suite holders, club seat members, and other premium hospitality clients. More details HERE.

(NEW!) Assistant Director of Marketing (Loyola University Chicago / Chicago, IL): Lead marketing and promotional efforts to increase attendance, interest, and revenue for select sports, including Rambler women's basketball, in one of the best big cities in the world. More details HERE.

(NEW!) Director of Fan Experience and Engagement (Murray State University / Murray, KY): Leads and executes fan experience, game atmosphere, game production, and year-round engagement initiatives that strengthen and cultivate lifelong Racer supporters. More details HERE.

(NEW!) Assistant Director, Bronco Productions / Creative Media (Western Michigan University / Kalamazoo, MI): Produces video and digital content for all varsity programs to enhance the Athletics brand, increase fan engagement, and grow revenue. Responsible for both videography and video content editing. More details HERE.

(NEW!) Associate Director, Athletics Integrated Communications (University of Memphis / Memphis, TN): Memphis is seeking an experienced communications professional to serve as Associate Director, Integrated Communications, and as the contact for Memphis' men's soccer and women's basketball programs. More details HERE.

(NEW!) Ticket Sales Associate (Marquette University / Milwaukee, WI): The Ticket Sales Associate is responsible for generating revenue by selling and renewing Marquette University athletic ticket products, including season tickets, partial plans, and group packages. More details HERE.

(NEW!) Graphic Designer - Athletics (University of Alabama at Birmingham / Birmingham, AL): To assist the UAB Department of Athletics in promoting UAB s intercollegiate sports programs. To serve as an in-house content producer creating for social media, streaming and video boards. More details HERE.

(NEW!) Deputy Athletic Director/Chief Development Officer for Athletics - (ATH00000504) (Southern Methodist University – SMU / Dallas, TX): The Deputy Athletic Director serves as the Chief Development Officer for SMU Athletics, providing strategic leadership for all philanthropic efforts supporting Mustang Athletics. More details HERE. What would it cost to move to Dallas? Click HERE.

(NEW!) Assistant Director of Development - Athletics (Ohio State University / Columbus, OH): Builds philanthropic support for The Ohio State University and the Department of Athletics by establishing and managing relationships with donors, alumni, friends, volunteers, and/or grateful patients More details HERE.

(NEW!) Assistant Director of Ticket Sales (United States Air Force Academy / Colorado Springs, CO): Identify and generate revenue through new and renewal ticket sales, premium seating, parking/tailgates, hospitality, and other revenue-generating initiatives. More details HERE.

(NEW!) Senior Director of Development (Northern Arizona University / Flagstaff, AZ): Northern Arizona University seeks an experienced, engaged, dynamic Senior Director of Development to pursue philanthropic support from individuals, foundations, and corporations for NAU Athletics. More details HERE.

Senior Associate Athletic Director for Revenue Generation (La Salle University / Philadelphia, PA): The Senior Associate Athletic Director for Revenue Generation serves as a senior leader and is responsible for leadership and oversight of revenue generation and external engagement functions. More details HERE. What would it cost to move to Philadelphia? Click HERE.

Data Analyst – Athletic Financial Reporting (Texas A&M University / College Station, TX): Provide data support for departmental projects and business processes and perform assigned administrative and financial business functions for Athletics business operations. More details HERE.

Senior Director of Development, Athletics (UConn Foundation / Storrs, CT): As a member of the Husky Athletic Fund, build connections with donors to secure transformational support that advances UConn's athletic programs and elevates the student-athlete experience! More details HERE.

Director of Development Strategy and Analytics (Virginia Tech / Blacksburg, VA): The Director of Development Strategy and Analytics drives data-driven innovation and strategic alignment for Athletics fundraising and development. More details HERE.

Assistant Director, Strategic Communications (University of Arizona / Tucson, AZ): Bring Arizona Athletics stories to life through creative content, strategic communications, media relations, and storytelling that elevates our Wildcats. More details HERE.

Assistant/Associate Director of Development, Intercollegiate Athletics (Penn State / University Park, PA): Penn State is currently seeking a frontline fundraiser in the role of Assistant/Associate Director of Development to engage alumni and friends More details HERE.

Assistant AD Marketing and Fan Engagement (Oklahoma State University / Stillwater, OK): Lead marketing and fan engagement for OSU Athletics, driving attendance, revenue, fan experience and team leadership while enhancing game-day atmosphere and engagement. More details HERE.

Director of Athletic Administration Operations (University of Connecticut / Storrs Mansfield, CT): The Director of Athletic Administration Operations will provide support for the coordination and execution of day-to-day operations within the Division of Athletics. More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Director of Communications (University of Southern Mississippi / Hattiesburg, MS): This position serves as the primary communications contact for Southern Miss Men’s Basketball/other assigned sports while providing strategic communications support across the department programs. More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Director, Annual Fund (University of North Texas / Denton, TX): This position oversees Mean Green Athletic Fund renewals, and coordinates internal fundraising and promotional campaign activities to enhance donor retention, engagement, and support for Athletics. More details HERE.

Major Gifts Officer (Tiger Athletic Foundation (LSU) / Baton Rouge, LA): TAF is seeking a Major Gifts Officer to cultivate and secure major donors in support of LSU Athletics, managing a territory-based portfolio to secure capital, endowment, and planned gifts. More details HERE.

Associate Director, Promotion & Fan Engagement - W Soccer & Softball (Texas Tech University / Lubbock, TX): Leads marketing, promotions, and game presentation for Texas Tech Women’s Soccer and Softball, creating campaigns and game-day experiences to increase attendance and enhance fan engagement. More details HERE.

Senior Associate Athletic Director, Championship Resources (University of South Alabama / Mobile, AL): Leads athletics revenue strategy across fundraising, ticketing, corporate partnerships, premium experiences, and events to drive sustainable growth and stakeholder engagement. More details HERE. What would it cost to move to Mobile? Click HERE.

Associate Director, Athletics Ticket Operations (Texas Tech University / Lubbock, TX): Plan and develop daily business functions for various departments within the athletic organization. More details HERE.

Associate Athletics Director for Internal Operations (Fresno State / Fresno, CA): The Associate Athletic Director for Internal Operations leads facilities, events, equipment, assigned sports and Athletics IT support, advancing operational excellence and student-athlete success. More details HERE.

Associate General Counsel (University of Kentucky / Lexington, KY): This Associate General Counsel position advises university leadership on the contracting issues, compliance strategies, regulatory developments and risk management needs. More details HERE.

Assistant Director, Ticket Operations (University of Arizona / Tucson, AZ): Join Arizona Athletics as Assistant Director, Ticket Operations—lead ticketing for assigned sports, drive seamless event-day operations, and elevate the Wildcat fan experience. More details HERE.

Assistant Vice President, Licensing & Trademarks (University of Houston / Houston, TX): Lead the University of Houston System's licensing & trademarks strategy, protecting institutional brands and driving revenue through high-impact partnerships and innovative licensing programs. More details HERE.

Director of Athletics Development/Associate Director of Athletics (Fordham University / New York, NY): The position works closely with colleagues within DAUR and Athletics Departments to maximize philanthropic support and nurture a healthy pipeline for Fordham Athletics. More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Director, RevShare (Montana State University / Bozeman, MT): This position is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing philanthropic and sponsorship-based revenue-sharing initiatives that directly support student-athletes. More details HERE.

Director of Ticket Sales and Outreach (University of Texas – Arlington / Arlington, TX): Leads UTA Athletics ticket sales and operations, drives revenue through outreach and fan engagement, oversees ticketing systems and CRM analysis, and manages student staff and campus/community events. More details HERE.

Director, Communications (West Coast Conference / San Bruno, CA): The position leads media relations, executes communications strategies, generates exposure for the Conference and its membership, and manages written and editorial content across Conference platforms More details HERE.

Financial Analyst I (2 Positions) (University of Arizona / Tucson, AZ): Help drive Arizona Athletics forward through financial insight, analysis, and strategy. Join our team as a Financial Analyst I and help turn data into informed decisions. More details HERE.

Director of Development, Major Giving/Associate Athletics Director (Ohio University / Athens, OH): Serves as a major gifts officer for Intercollegiate Athletics at Ohio University, working within University Advancement to build and manage a robust portfolio of prospective major donors. More details HERE.

Vice President and Director of Athletics (Rice University / Houston, TX): Rice seeks a strategic athletics leader to drive championship success, strengthen student-athlete experiences, grow revenue, elevate Rice nationally, and navigate college athletics’ evolving landscape. More details HERE. What would it cost to move to Houston? Click HERE. The D1.dossier for this position can be found HERE.

Associate Communications Director (University of Kansas / Lawrence, KS): Serve as primary media contact for 2026 Big 12 Champion Kansas Baseball, secondary contact for Kansas Football, and oversee Rowing communications, including media relations, digital & social content. More details HERE.

Senior Vice President - Men's Basketball (Atlantic Coast Conference / Charlotte, NC): Serve as a senior member of the ACC's leadership team, providing strategic direction and oversight of all men's basketball programming, championships, and conference initiatives. More details HERE What would it cost to move to Charlotte? Click HERE.

Assistant Director of Strategic Communications and Storytelling (Colorado State University / Fort Collins, CO): This position leads storytelling and strategic communications efforts for assigned sports, working with internal and external constituents to heighten the visibility and brand of CSU Athletics. More details HERE.

Associate Athletic Director, Revenue Marketing & Business Intelligence (University of Maryland / College Park, MD): Leads data-driven marketing and analytics to grow revenue, attendance, donor engagement, retention, and databases through targeted campaigns, pricing, audience insights, and sales partnerships. More details HERE.

Assistant/Associate Athletic Director for Communications (University of North Texas / Denton, TX): UNT Athletics is seeking an experienced, strategic leader to serve as the voice and strategist for Communications, Sports Information, and Media Relations across all Mean Green Athletics. More details HERE.

Associate Athletic Director for Communications (University of Texas – Rio Grande Valley / Edinburg, TX): Provides leadership, management, and oversight of all areas of athletic media relations and broadcasting. Brand management, communications and media relations, and special events for the department. More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Director, Business Operations, Department of Athletics (R0009158) (Wake Forest University / Winston-Salem, NC): The Assistant Athletic Director, Business Operations, is responsible for a broad range of accounting and business operations functions within the Department of Athletics’ Business Office. More details HERE.

Director of Fan Experience (Virginia Commonwealth University / Richmond, VA): The Director of Fan Experience works with all facets of gameday and non-gameday fan event planning. The Director's efforts will support all ticketed VCU Division I intercollegiate athletic programs. More details HERE.

Sr. Associate AD / Business Operations (Virginia Tech / Blacksburg, VA): Manage fiscal activities to include team/support budgeting, financial planning and analysis, procurement, financial reporting, affiliated organization support, and overall workflow management. More details HERE. What would it cost to move to Blacksburg? Click HERE.

Video Producer (University of Central Florida / Orlando, FL): The Video Producer is responsible for the planning, production, and execution of cinematic storytelling, promotional campaigns, and in-venue videoboard productions that enhance the brand of UCFAA. More details HERE.

Senior Director of Development, Athletics (Campbell University / Buies Creek, NC): A gift officer responsible for advancing athletic fundraising through major gifts, annual giving, & donor engagement while strengthening relationships that support the university’s mission & goals. More details HERE.

Athletics Business Associate (University of Illinois Springfield / Springfield, IL): Lead the business and HR operations for athletics, including providing insight into budgets, policies and staff hiring. Serves on senior staff. Has opportunity for athletics administration duties. (DII) More details HERE.

Assistant Director, Athletic Media Relations (Eastern Michigan University / Ypsilanti, MI): This position coordinates all media relations activities, including social media, website and game management, and maintains statistics and records for assigned sports. More details HERE.

Director of RAM Athletic Fund/Annual Giving (Virginia Commonwealth University / Richmond, VA): The Director of Ram Athletic Fund/Annual Giving leads efforts to raise annual donations in support of VCU Athletics. More details HERE.

Assistant AD For Major Gifts (Virginia Commonwealth University / Richmond, VA): The Assistant AD for Major Gifts is responsible for securing significant philanthropic support for Athletics by the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of donors and prospects. More details HERE.

Coordinator - Business & Finance (University Athletic Association, Inc. at the University of Florida / Gainesville, FL): Manage key financial processes including accounts receivable and bank statement reconciliations. Support balance sheet reconciliation reviews. Ensure timely/accurate recording of incoming payments. More details HERE.

Athletics Business Coordinator (Rice University / Houston, TX): The Business Coordinator will help in the generation of budget reports, purchasing, and deposits for the Athletic Department. More details HERE.

Director of Fan Engagement (Western Michigan University / Kalamazoo, MI): Assists with marketing and fan engagement initiatives for WMU Athletics. Oversees sport marketing plans and game presentation to increase attendance, enhance fan experience, and grow the WMU Brand. More details HERE.

Ticket Sales Representative (University of Texas – San Antonio / San Antonio, TX): The Ticket Sales Representative is responsible for maximizing ticket sales, revenue, customer acquisition, and customer relationships across all ticketed sports and home events. More details HERE.

Director of Digital and Creative Marketing Strategy (Hofstra University / Hempstead, NY): Is responsible for marketing that leads to revenue generation through ticket sales and attendance at events and in-game fan experience. More details HERE.

Assistant Director, Creative Design, Department of Athletics (R0009174) (Wake Forest University / Winston-Salem, NC): The ideal candidate should have a strong design-forward skill-set to innovative design, branding and content creation. More details HERE.

Director of Broadcast Technologies/Chief Engineer (University of Georgia / Athens, GA): The Director of Broadcast Technologies/Chief Engineer will lead all technical and engineering operations for Georgia Athletics to deliver first‑class broadcast experiences. More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Director for Athletic Communications (Lawrence University / Appleton, WI): This position plays a key role in elevating the visibility of Lawrence Athletics through strategic media relations, digital content creation, live streaming management, and statistical services. (DIII) More details HERE.

Assistant Director, Marketing (Western Kentucky University / Bowling Green, KY): Manage marketing efforts to include advertising, in-game promos, and student engagement for numerous sports. Develop partnerships with various organizational groups. More details HERE.

Producer - ESPN+ (Texas Tech University / Lubbock, TX): Texas Tech Athletics is looking for a Producer, ESPN+ to join its Broadcast Services team. More details HERE.

Commissioner (Southern Conference / Spartanburg, SC): Reporting to the Council of Presidents, the Commissioner serves as the Conference's chief executive officer, providing strategic, administrative, and external leadership for member institutions. More details HERE What would it cost to move to Spartanburg? Click HERE.

People Operations Coordinator, Athletics (University of Denver / Denver, CO): The People Operations Coordinator owns the day-to-day people operations of the business office — the systems, records, and logistics that make employment here work well. More details HERE.

Director of Hospitality and Premium Experiences (University of Kansas / Lawrence, KS): This position oversees all premium hospitality spaces, game-day hospitality operations and staffing while ensuring a best-in-class experience for Kansas Athletics donors and guests. More details HERE.

Director of Signature Events and Stewardship (University of Kansas / Lawrence, KS): This position develops/executes comprehensive stewardship programs, oversees donor recognition initiatives, manages signature events, and ensures meaningful donor engagement across all giving levels. More details HERE.

Assistant Business Manager (University of Texas – Austin / Austin, TX): To provide support assigned Sport Programs and Departments within Intercollegiate Athletics, in the areas of budget management, travel, procure to pay, and related business functions. More details HERE.

Assistant Director of Stewardship & Hospitality (University of Missouri / Columbia, MO): This position provides support in the planning, coordination, and execution of stewardship, hospitality, donor recognition, and engagement initiatives for the Mizzou Athletics Fund. More details HERE.

Director of Development (University of Missouri / Columbia, MO): This position manages a regional portfolio of alumni, donors, and prospective supporters while serving as a frontline fundraiser for the department. More details HERE.

Assistant Director of Development, Leadership Annual Giving, Athletics (University of Denver / Denver, CO): The Assistant Director will manage a portfolio of leadership annual giving and major gift-rated prospects, with an emphasis on qualifying new donors, and developing a pipeline for future major gifts. More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Director for Corporate Partnerships (Virginia Military Institute – VMI / Lexington, VA): Leads VMI Athletics' corporate partnership efforts by generating new revenue, securing sponsors, managing partner relationships, and developing sponsorship opportunities. More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Director, Development (Washington State University / Pullman or Seattle, WA): WSU Athletics is hiring 2 positions for Assistant Director of Athletics, Development, at either the Director of Development 4 or 5 level. Positions may be based in Pullman, WA, or Seattle, WA. More details HERE.

Athletics Videographer I/II (Florida Gulf Coast University / Fort Myers, FL): The Athletics Videographer manages the design and development of all aspects of video production for FGCU Athletics. More details HERE.

Major Gift Officer (University of Washington / Seattle, WA): Washington Athletics has an outstanding opportunity for a Major Gift Officer to join their team. More details HERE.

Assistant Director of Development (University of Missouri / Columbia, MO): Seeking someone to secure philanthropic support through the identification and cultivation of donors by managing a regional portfolio of prospects and serving as a frontline fundraiser. More details HERE.

Marketing & Revenue Strategy Coordinator (Full-Time Temporary) (University of Nebraska / Lincoln, NE): Coordinate digital marketing messaging and efforts across digital platforms to develop and grow audiences. UNL ranked among the best places to work in the state and the nation! More details HERE.

Assistant Athletics Director of Media & Creative Strategy (Wright State University / Dayton, OH): Lead creative efforts to maximize athletics revenue, including several conference champions & NCAA tournament regulars. Join a department with a ton of opportunity, momentum & a growing brand. More details HERE.

Bulldog Club (Fellow) (Mississippi State University / Starkville, MS): The Bulldog Club supports Mississippi State Athletics through a fellowship focusing on fundraising techniques, donor stewardship, event coordination, and Paciolan software management. More details HERE.

Assistant Director, Ticket Sales & Retention (Auburn University / Auburn, AL): Join our Ticket Sales team and be part of the energy behind Auburn Athletics—where every connection counts and every gameday experience matters! More details HERE.

Program Coordinator, Athletic Video Production (University of Toledo / Toledo, OH): Assists Toledo Athletics in creating video and digital content that promotes varsity sports, drives ticket sales and fundraising, supports recruiting, and enhances the game-day fan experience. More details HERE.

Director of Athletics (University of Detroit Mercy / Detroit, MI): Lead an NCAA Division I athletics program focused on student-athlete success, competitive excellence, strategic growth, financial sustainability, and strong community engagement. More details HERE What would it cost to move to Detroit? Click HERE.

Director of Marketing - Athletics (Abilene Christian University / Abilene, TX): This position reports to the Executive Associate Athletics Director for External Operations. More details HERE.

Assistant Director, Athletic Communications Strategy (R0009147) (Wake Forest University / Winston-Salem, NC): Works with internal/external constituents to heighten Wake Forest University's visibility and brand awareness. More details HERE.

Asst AD - Digital Marketing and Revenue Strategy (University of California – San Diego / La Jolla, CA): The University of California San Diego is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Asst AD - Digital Marketing and Revenue Strategy. More details HERE.

Director of Athletic Multimedia (Virginia Military Institute – VMI / Lexington, VA): Leads VMI Athletics' live broadcasts and multimedia production, including ESPN+ events, game-day video operations, digital content, equipment, staffing, and promotion of teams and cadet-athletes. More details HERE.

Sports Information Director (Virginia Military Institute – VMI / Lexington, VA): Leads communications and media relations for assigned VMI sports, managing digital content, statistics, game-day coverage, media requests, and promotion of cadet-athletes and teams. More details HERE.

Development Officer/Senior Development Officer - Athletics (Bucknell University / Lewisburg, PA): Bucknell University is seeking talented, relationship-driven Athletics Development Officers and Senior Development Officers to join our growing University Advancement team. More details HERE.

Sports Information Director (University of Alabama at Birmingham / Birmingham, AL): Serves as Director of Media Relations for the Athletics Department. Coordinates all media activities and related publications. More details HERE.

Director - Premium Seating & Gifts (Athletics) (Georgia Tech / Atlanta, GA): Responsible for GT Athletics premium seating and suite sales. Assess, cultivate, solicit, and steward annual gifts from donors identified through the premium seating process. More details HERE.