JONATHAN CHASE WARD
Marquette
Summary
Professional communications specialist equipped to drive impactful results. Skilled in media relations, content creation, and digital marketing. Strong focus on team collaboration and adaptability to meet evolving needs. Known for reliability, effective communication, and organizational skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Athletic Communications Assistant
Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI
08.2025 - Current
- Wrote and edited press releases, maintaining a consistent brand voice across various channels.
- Provided administrative support to senior communications staff, ensuring smooth project management and execution.
- Developed communication materials that enhanced student engagement and promoted campus events.
Sports Information Director
Lake Superior State University
07.2022 - 05.2025
- Primary contact for all varsity sports, including NCAA Division I hockey program.
- Hired, trained, and oversaw both student interns and part-time staff.
- Served on NCAA Midwest Regional Men’s Tennis Committee.
- Served on the LSSU Athletics Hall of Fame Committee.
- Coordinated press releases and media coverage for sporting events.
- Developed still and video content with the Adobe Creative Suite
- Managed social media accounts to enhance fan engagement and communication.
- Collaborated with coaching staff to promote team accomplishments and athlete highlights.
- Oversaw the production of live broadcasts for home games, ensuring quality standards.
- Maintained accurate statistics for all sports teams, contributing to effective decision-making by coaching staff, primarily utilizing NCAA Live Stats software.
Interim Men's & Women's Tennis Coach
Lake Superior State University
Sault Ste. Marie, MI
09.2025 - 01.2026
- Analyzed player performance data to inform strategic adjustments during competitive events.
- Collaborated with athletic staff to ensure compliance with NCAA regulations and guidelines.
- Implemented drills focused on technique refinement, promoting mastery of essential tennis skills.
- Promoted sportsmanship among players by modeling respectful behavior on the court and during competitions.
Athletic Communications Assistant
Newberry College
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Served as primary contact for volleyball, men’s basketball, women’s lacrosse, and tennis.
- Assisted with both game management, statistics (NCAA Live Stats and StatCrew), and overseeing student interns.
- Created both written and visual content for the Newberry College athletic website.
- Nominated and voted for All-Conference teams and national honors.
Internship
Shawnee State University Sports Information Dept.
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Wrote articles for the university’s athletic website
- Assisted with management of athletic events
- Operated game statistics software, DakStats
Student Assistant Coach
Shawnee State Tennis Program
09.2018 - 04.2021
- Assisted with development of players from leadership role
- Assisted with recruitment of players
- Provided scouting reports of opponents
- Named Mid-South Conference Character First Player of the Year (2021)
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sports Studies
Shawnee State University
Portsmouth, OH05-2021
Skills
- Internal communications
- Multimedia storytelling
- Marketing communications
- Community engagement
- Web content management
- Media relations
- Press release writing
- Analytics reporting
Timeline
Interim Men's & Women's Tennis Coach
Lake Superior State University
09.2025 - 01.2026
Athletic Communications Assistant
Northern Michigan University
08.2025 - Current
Sports Information Director
Lake Superior State University
07.2022 - 05.2025
Athletic Communications Assistant
Newberry College
08.2021 - 05.2022
Internship
Shawnee State University Sports Information Dept.
08.2020 - 05.2021
Student Assistant Coach
Shawnee State Tennis Program
09.2018 - 04.2021
Bachelor of Science - Sports Studies
Shawnee State University