Casual Athletics Communications Assistant

Amherst College•Amherst, NY

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Amherst College invites applications for the Casual Athletics Communications Assistant position. This is a part-time (up to 19 hours per week), academic-year (42 weeks), casual position with no benefits. The Casual Athletics Communications Assistant serves as a media contact for selected sports and manages game-day statistics using software like PrestoStats and NCAA Genius LiveStats. This role involves drafting press releases, creating engaging social media content via the Adobe Creative Suite, and supervising student game day staff.

Requirements

Strong time management and organizational skills with an ability to work independently
Excellent writing and editing abilities
Familiarity with Adobe Suite and statistical programs preferred
Working knowledge of intercollegiate athletics and their specific playing rules, NCAA regulations, and statistics
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills
Ability to work nights and weekends
Successful completion of required reference and background checks
An acceptable criminal offender records information (CORI) check

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Adobe Suite and statistical programs

Responsibilities

Serve as a primary media contact for selected sports
Maintain in-game and cumulative statistics
Oversee student worker athletic communications staff on game days
Write press releases, including game recaps, award announcements, and student profiles for amherst.athletics.edu
Assist with the management of the department’s social media platforms and in the creation of photo and video content