Athletic Communications Associate
About The Position
Coordinate video and multimedia content for website and social media, assist in managing social media outlets, assist in the coordination and production of broadcasts and press conferences, assist in media coverage and publicity for 17 varsity programs, assist in department marketing efforts, and serve in various announcing and interviewing roles. The selected candidate for this position must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire without employer assistance or sponsorship now or in the future. The university will not assist with any F1 EAD’s, OPT, H1B, etc.
Requirements
- Two years of completed college coursework.
- Previous experience in multimedia and creative content, social media, communications and video operations.
- Demonstrated successful experience working directly with people from diverse backgrounds, including cultural, educational, socioeconomic, and life experiences.
Nice To Haves
- Past experience in broadcasting, hosting and managing press conferences, and developing social media outreach.
- Previous experience in broadcasting NCAA Division I Hockey or other sports as a play-by-play or color commentator will also be considered.
Responsibilities
- Primary duties & responsibilities for various sports coverage
- Video & multimedia content for website and social media
- Serve in announcing and interviewing roles
- Coordination of in-game broadcast and video operations
- Website maintenance, design and updates
- Manage Social media – Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, etc.
- Production of releases and game notes for assigned sports
- Carries out responsibilities in accordance with university policies and applicable laws.
- Cultivates an environment of belonging that values, respects, supports, and celebrates individual similarities and differences, allowing students, faculty, and staff to thrive authentically.
- Support, promote, and develop university student enrollment and retention initiatives.
- Any other duties assigned within the position classification area.
- Nominations of student-athletes for awards, etc.
- Weekly reporting to conference and national offices (GLIAC, CCHA, NCAA)
- Maintain historical and archived files of releases, statistics, etc.
- Design work for website, flyers, posters, schedule cards, etc.
- Email and text messaging service coordination
- Produce advertising radio/tv spots, Bulldog Sports Update, Coaches Corner, etc.
- Production of game flipcards/programs for assigned sports
- Help direct and coordinate student employees/interns
- Coordination of video board and marquee signage
- Demonstrates an understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion, especially in working relationships with students, faculty, staff and community members.
- Any other duties assigned within the position classification area.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefit package (health care, vacation, etc.).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
