5Tips & Tricks: Director of Communications at USA Weightlifting- Will Edmonds

Director of Communications at USA Weightlifting- Will Edmonds

This Weeks Guest: He has served as the Sports Information/Communications Director for the Arizona State Athletics Department, where he spent three years overseeing communications for the Sun Devils. Over the course of his eight-year career in collegiate sports communications, he has worked at Syracuse University, the University of Toledo, and Ohio University, collaborating with over 20 athletic teams and managing everything from media relations to multimedia content creation. His career also includes two seasons interning with the National Hockey League, as well as a stint with Columbus Eagles FC.

Beyond his communications expertise, our guest is an accomplished photographer who has covered professional events, games, and tournaments. A native of Columbus, Ohio, his passion for storytelling, photography, and professional development continues to shape his career as he makes his mark in sports communications.Currently, he serves as the Director of Communications at USA Weightlifting in Colorado Springs, where he is responsible for creating and overseeing the organization's communications strategy.

His work includes managing media relations, social media, the USA Weightlifting website, and both internal and external communications, all while reporting directly to the CEO.

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