Manager, Brand & Communications

Manager, Brand & Communications

Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia

Position: Full-time, permanent

Salary: $72,000 annually

Reports to: President & CEO

Position Overview

Atlantic University Sport (AUS) is seeking an experienced Manager, Brand & Communications to lead the conference's brand, communications and sports information functions.

Supporting 11 member institutions across Atlantic Canada, the Manager will oversee how AUS presents itself, tells its stories, celebrates student-athletes and delivers professional communications across its digital platforms, championships and conference initiatives.

Working closely with the President & CEO and a small, collaborative team, the Manager will provide leadership to staff, institutional communications professionals and external suppliers while remaining hands-on in the delivery of key initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Brand & Communications

• Lead the AUS brand and communications functions, ensuring a consistent, professional and engaging presence across digital platforms, championships and conference initiatives.
• Lead storytelling, media relations and promotional opportunities that increase the visibility of AUS sports, student-athletes and member institutions across Atlantic Canada and nationally.
• Oversee AUS digital communications, including the website, social media, AUStv-related communications and the annual content calendar, including cultural initiatives.
• Lead championship communications and presentation, particularly for the AUS Basketball Championships, including media operations, event scripting, in-arena communications, creative direction and partner integration.
• Oversee communications and promotion of major AUS awards, recognition programs and student-athlete achievements.

Member Communications & Sports Information

• Serve as the conference lead for communications and sports information across AUS's 11 member institutions, providing direction to institutional sports information and communications staff.
• Establish and reinforce conference communications standards, priorities and deadlines, including oversight of broadcasting and webcasting requirements and the AUS bilingualism policy.
• Oversee the accuracy, consistency and presentation of conference sports information, including schedules, statistics, standings, records and historical information.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen the collective profile of AUS sports, member institutions and student-athletes through coordinated communications and recognition initiatives.

Leadership & Organizational Support

• Provide leadership and oversight to communications, digital content and sports information staff, establishing priorities and ensuring quality execution.
• Manage relationships and deliverables with external creative, photography, video and communications suppliers, ensuring alignment with AUS brand standards.
• Work with the Partnerships Manager to oversee the communications and digital delivery of partner commitments across AUS platforms and events.
• Collaborate with the President & CEO to support organizational priorities and contribute across functions during championships and peak periods.

Qualifications & Experience

The ideal candidate will bring:

• A post-secondary degree or diploma in communications, public relations, marketing, journalism, sport management or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Approximately five or more years of progressive experience in communications, media relations, brand management, digital content or a related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including demonstrated experience developing engaging content for media, digital platforms and organizational audiences.
• Experience in media relations, brand management and communications planning, with strong professional judgment and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects, manage competing priorities and provide direction to staff, contractors and external suppliers.
• Strong knowledge of digital and social media platforms. Experience in sport, post-secondary education, events or a membership-based organization is considered

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit their résumé and cover letter through the AUS online application form.

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Application deadline: Monday October 26, 2026

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.