Athletic Communications Assistant

University of Pennsylvania • Philadelphia, PA

4d • $7 - $15 • Onsite

About The Position

The Athletic Communications office is the most public element of the University’s Division of Recreation and Intercollegiate Athletics (DRIA) and its 33 varsity programs and is charged with the goal of positively promoting the University’s nearly 1,000 student-athletes and more than 200 coaches, staff and athletic administrators.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree is required.
• Must possess good written, interpersonal and computer skills and the ability to learn stat programs.
• Time management skills are essential as the candidate will be asked to multi-task on a daily basis.
• Compliance with all Ivy League/NCAA rules and regulations required.
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends and holidays as well as travel with teams as required.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary media contact for a number of our varsity sports. This includes coordinating all media interaction with the programs’ athletes and coaches; game-day operations related to statistical and media activities for home events; and travel as appropriate.
• Manage elements of social media output for their assigned sport teams, including a heavy focus on creative story-telling opportunities for Penn Athletics and team-related accounts for Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, etc.
• Provide support to a responsive web site (supported by SideArm) and updated mobile platforms.
• Support inter-office departmental needs including, but not limited to, the Penn Sports Network/Ivy League on ESPN, marketing, development, Penn Quakers Sports Properties (JMI), facilities/operations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits
• Generous retirement plans (Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans)
• Pre-tax or Roth basis savings for retirement
• Wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level