Athletic Communications Associate

Big Rapids, MI (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableEntry LevelFull time

Posted 6 hrs ago

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Job Summary

Own and coordinate video, multimedia and social media efforts across 17 varsity programs, while supporting announcing, broadcasts, website updates, and publicity; you will also recruit and guide student staff and interns to execute marketing and coverage initiatives.

  • Own video, multimedia and website content across sports programs
  • Manage social media and assist in broadcasts and press events
  • Coordinate publicity, marketing and student staff workflows

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate video and multimedia content for website and social media, assist in managing social media outlets, assist in coordination and production of broadcasts and press conferences, assist in media coverage and publicity for 17 varsity programs, assist in department marketing efforts, 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.
  • Position Type: Staff
  • Essential Duties/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. Marginal Duties/Responsibilities: 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.

Requirements

  • Two years of completed college coursework.
  • Previous experience in multimedia and creative content, social media, communications and video operations.
  • Physical Demands: - Office Environment - Bending - Carrying - Inclement Weather - Moving - Sitting - Twisting - Pulling/Pushing - Repetitive movement
  • Required Licenses and Certifications: Physical Demands:

Preferred

  • 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.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefit package (health care, vacation, etc.). Please see the following link for a list of benefits offered with this position. Admin / Admin Temp Benefit Plans
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