Assistant Director, Strategic Communications Internal & External Operations
About The Position
The Assistant Director for Strategic Communications serves as the primary contact for men's basketball and other varsity athletic teams at Boston University, an NCAA Division I institution and a member of the Patriot League and Hockey East. The position handles publicity and public relations for assigned teams, coaches, and student-athletes, primarily through GoTerriers.com and social media platforms. A major component of the role is contributing to the creative unit within MarCom to enhance outreach and engagement with fans, alumni, parents, media, and current and prospective student-athletes. The position also manages and distributes statistics, photos, videos, and written materials—including biographies, recaps, and previews—to tell the stories of the department, its student-athletes, and staff. MarCom includes communications, marketing, and video (broadcasts and social media), and the successful candidate should be prepared to contribute to and be highly involved with all three areas.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree.
- One to three years of athletic communications experience.
- Knowledge of and adherence to NCAA, conference, and University rules and regulations.
Nice To Haves
- Graphic design experience.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary contact for men's basketball and other assigned varsity athletic teams.
- Handle publicity and public relations for assigned teams, coaches, and student-athletes, primarily through GoTerriers.com and social media.
- Contribute to MarCom's creative unit to enhance outreach and engagement with fans, alumni, parents, media, and current and prospective student-athletes.
- Manage and distribute statistics, photos, videos, and written materials such as biographies, recaps, and previews.
- Contribute to communications, marketing, and video work, including broadcasts and social media.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
