Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary athletic communications contact for assigned varsity sports.
• Write and distribute press releases, recaps, feature stories, and student-athlete spotlights.
• Maintain accurate and timely information on the athletics website, including schedules, rosters, biographies, statistics, and records.
• Compile, verify, and report statistics in accordance with NCAA, East Coast Conference, and institutional standards.
• Coordinate live statistics, livestream support, and game-day media operations for assigned home contests.
• Create engaging content for departmental social media platforms, including graphics, photography, short-form video, and promotional campaigns.
• Assist with photography and videography at athletic events, media days, and special functions.
• Nominate student-athletes and coaches for conference, regional, and national awards.
• Coordinate media requests and serve as a liaison between coaches, student-athletes, and local or regional media outlets.
• Assist with the production of publications, digital programs, recruiting materials, and other promotional pieces.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in related area and experience preferably in communications, sports journalism, media relations, or related field.
• Valid driver's license required
• Minimum of 2 years working in a collegiate athletics environment.
• Strong understanding and enthusiasm for sports as well as a familiarity with NCAA and NCAA statistics rules for various sports.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment with other staff members, coaches, student-athletes, members of the media, and the public.
• Ability to accept a flexible work schedule that includes nights and weekends.
• Strong writing, editing, proofreading, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays when necessary.
• Ability to travel when necessary

Preferred

• Experience in NCAA Division II athletics.
• Experience supervising student employees or interns
• Experience with the Adobe Creative Suite (including InDesign, Photoshop, etc.)
• Proficiency in NCAA Live States or Presto Stats