Responsibilities

• Creates engaging and compelling multimedia content, such as videos, graphics, and photos, to enhance storytelling and promote the organization.
• Produces written content for various communication channels, including websites, social media platforms, newsletters, and publications.
• Collaborates with designers, photographers, videographers, and other creative professionals to produce high-quality content.
• Develops and implements social media strategies to increase engagement, followership, and brand awareness.
• Monitors social media platforms, responds to comments and messages, and manages online reputation.
• Analyzes social media metrics and generates reports to assess the effectiveness of communication efforts and make data-driven decisions.
• Develops and implements strategic communication plans to promote athletic events, teams, and athletes.
• Identifies target audiences and creates tailored messaging and content to effectively reach them.
• Coordinates with internal stakeholders, such as coaches, athletes, and administrators, to gather information and stories for communication purposes.
• Provides oversight of press boxes (including media members, broadcasters and student workers) and/or statistical input assistance for select Union sports.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, or a related field and experience working in a collegiate Athletic Communications or a combination of relevant education, training, certifications, and/or work experience.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of sports, athletics, and industry trends.
• Proficiency in digital and social media platforms.
• Experience in media relations is preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and stand, bend and stoop for extended periods of time.

Preferred

• Familiarity with the Adobe Creative Suite and experience creating and generating new media and video content are highly recommended.
• Knowledge of NCAA Live Stats and/or Presto Stats software

Benefits

• Generous Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time
• Winter Recess Break in Addition to Paid Holidays (in accordance with policy)
• Healthcare: Medical (PPO & HDHP), Dental, and Vision Insurance (Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts)
• Free On-Campus Fitness Facility Access and Discounts for On-Campus Wellness Programs
• Pre and Post Tax participation in a 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Salary Continuation Program in the event of Disability
• Tuition Exchange