Strategic Communications Assistant

Findlay•Lexington, MA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Strategic communications assistant is responsible for the primary media contact, media inquiries, press releases, and other strategic communications for the University of Findlay. This posting is for a full-time, 12-month, exempt position.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Two years of experience with content creation, preferably in an athletics-related field.
Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, especially Premiere, After Effects, InDesign, and Photoshop.
Position requires considerable initiative, creativity and independence.
Evidence of strong communication skills.
A valid US Driver’s license with a safe driving record is required.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud products (primarily Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Adobe Photoshop)
Ability to use and maintain video and photography equipment

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary media contact for selected athletic programs, managing all media inquiries, interview coordination, and press box operations
Write, edit, and distribute press releases, game previews, recaps, feature stories, and other strategic communications in a timely and professional manner
Work closely with the Associate Director of Athletics – Strategic Communications in the creation of department PSA’s, student-athlete features, game highlights, etc.
Develop and implement sport-specific social media strategies designed to increase engagement, grow brand visibility, and enhance the student-athlete experience
Ensure brand consistency and unified messaging across all communications platforms, including website, social media, print materials, video boards, and external communications
Plan and execute all media days for 22 NCAA DII athletic programs, including scheduling, photography, videography, interviews, and promotional content capture
Create and edit video and graphic content for the athletic department, distributing the content via findlayoilers.com, Findlay Oilers social media channels, and in-game.
Learn and operate NCAA mandated statistical software for assigned sports, ensuring accurate live statistics and timely reporting to conference and national databases
Maintain accurate statistical records, historical archives, and milestone tracking for athletic programs, coaches, and student-athletes
Archive photography, video footage, and digital assets from athletic contests and related events to ensure long-term accessibility and historical preservation
Assist in the planning and execution of home athletic events, contributing to game management, promotions, scripting, and overall fan experience
Support comprehensive event operations, including media credentialing, press box management, statistical crews, livestream coordination, and postgame reporting
Nominate and promote student-athletes and coaches for conference, regional, and national awards
Assist in the supervision, training, and professional development of two communication graduate assistants
Collaborate with marketing, ticketing, and development teams on promotional campaigns
Travel with select teams for games including conference and NCAA tournament contests
Perform all other duties deemed appropriate for the position.