Part Time Athletic Communications Assistant

University of Tampa • Tampa, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Athletic Department at The University of Tampa has an opening for a Part-time Athletic Communications Assistant. This role involves serving as a primary and secondary contact for various sports, including writing press releases, stories, graphic design, and new media coverage. The assistant will also create social media content, oversee student workers, and contribute to a positive and inclusive work environment. Periodic assistance with event setup and breakdown may also be required.

Requirements

• Must be knowledgeable in sports offered at UTampa and have knowledge and experience with NCAA Basketball and NCAA Soccer Statistical software.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment and nights, weekends and holidays.
• Savvy with social media (Instagram, X, TikTok, YouTube, etc.).
• Knowledge of or the ability to learn quickly The University of Tampa software programs such as Workday and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Willingness to embrace new technologies and innovative organizational practices.
• Ability to adapt to department’s organizations and filing system.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary athletic communications contact for men’s and women’s basketball, and secondary contact for men’s and women’s soccer, and softball.
• Writing and publishing press releases, stories, graphic design and new media coverage for assigned sports.
• Create social media posts to tell the story of Tampa Basketball, including its history and traditions, and proper showcasing of student-athletes and coaches.
• Oversee student workers assisting with basketball, including those serving as statisticians, social media assistants, game workers, photographers, videographers and video production.
• Contribute to a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures and backgrounds.
• Periodically assist with putting away items (tables/chairs/stanchions/etc.) associated with volleyball, basketball, and Sword & Shield Room events.
• Periodically assist with putting away (tables/chairs/stanchions/etc.) associated with outdoor athletic events.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed