Young professionals spotlight: Three up, three down with Scott Manze
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Young professionals spotlight: Three up, three down with Scott Manze —Assistant AD / Athletic Communications
by Joe Mixie – Siena College, Athletic Communications Assistant @JoeMixie
CSC Young Professionals Committee
In the world of athletic communications, there can be many different paths that lead up the chain of command in an athletic department. The trajectory for Jacksonville University Assistant AD for Athletic Communications Scott Manze began as a part-time broadcast gig in his hometown institution and has grown into a flourishing career as a dual threat sports communication specialist.
A native of Jacksonville, Florida, Manze is currently in his 10th year as the “Voice of the Dolphins” and spent five years in a primarily digital media and broadcast role before taking on sport assignment duties. He currently serves as the radio play-by-play voice for the men’s basketball and baseball teams, as well as the primary contact for both sports, men’s & women’s golf, men’s soccer, and men’s & women’s cross country.
As a result of opportunities and needs created by swift staff departures, he found himself as the head of the department just three years after, while continuing to hold the role of the department’s play-by-play voice.
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