Athletics Communications Specialist

District of Columbia, USA (Hybrid)

$45K/yr – $58K/yrMid LevelFull time

Posted 11 days ago

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Job Description

Responsibilities

Provides professional writing in the promotion and publicizing of GW Athletics, including game previews and recaps, press releases, advisories, game program material and postseason information. Acts as primary contact for external and internal constituents for multiple intercollegiate sports and serves as media coordinator for those sports.
Oversees statistical information for assigned sports, including compiling and maintaining records on each sport, distribution of statistics and information, and maintaining and updating information files on student-athletes and staff. Prepares game programs for all home events for sports for which they are the official contact. Promotes individual athletes for All-Conference, All-America, and other honors as appropriate. May include travel to championship competitions with assigned sports.
Develops and maintains contact with external media to pitch story opportunities. Identifies and establishes contact with specialized media. Conducts research, interviews and writes copy for external media and university publications. Is the primary contact and author of sport-specific social media accounts for the promotion of assigned sports on social media.
Assists in the preparation of coaches and student-athletes for media interviews. Identifies and implements online and social media strategies. Coordinates with Sports Marketing to further GW Athletics and university strategic goals.
Assists in obtaining general information on GW Athletics and maintaining and providing content for GWsprts.com. Prepares relevant reports and other information necessary for general efficiency of the department. Prepares post-game recaps and reports results of all games and events to media, Atlantic 10 Conference and/or NCAA Offices.
Creates additional forms of content, including photo, video and graphics.
Edits and proofreads copy.
Responds promptly to media inquiries.
Uses creativity to brainstorm, conceptualize and execute unique ways of promoting student-athletes and GW Athletics on social media and through video storytelling.
Assists with special events as required.

Requirements

Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Preferred

Previous experience in intercollegiate athletics communications
Experience coordinating communications and public relations with sports marketing efforts
Strong written and oral communications skills
Creative problem-solver with outstanding interpersonal skills
Basic graphic design (Adobe Creative Suite) skills are strongly preferred
Social media and online experience
Graphics, photo and video editing ability
Highly organized and attentive to detail

Benefits

Healthcare Benefits GW offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, time off & leave, retirement savings, tuition, well-being and various voluntary benefits.

The George Washington University

The George Washington University, an independent academic institution chartered by the Congress of the United States in 1821, dedicates itself to furthering human well-being. The University values a dynamic, student-focused community stimulated by cultural and intellectual diversity and built upon a foundation of integrity, creativity, and openness to the exploration of new ideas.The George Washington University, centered in the national and international crossroads of Washington, D.C., commits itself to excellence in the creation, dissemination, and application of knowledge.To promote the process of lifelong learning from both global and integrative perspectives, the University provides a stimulating intellectual environment for its diverse students and faculty. By fostering excellence in teaching, the University offers outstanding learning experiences for full-time and part-time students in undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs in Washington, D.C., the nation, and abroad. As a center for intellectual inquiry and research, the University emphasizes the linkage between basic and applied scholarship, insisting that the practical be grounded in knowledge and theory. The University acts as a catalyst for creativity in the arts, the sciences, and professions by encouraging interaction among its students, faculty, staff, alumni, and the communities it serves.The George Washington University draws upon the rich array of resources from the National Capital Area to enhance its educational endeavors. In return, the University, through its students, faculty, staff, and alumni, contributes talent and knowledge to improve the quality of life in metropolitan Washington, D.C.

Washington, District of Columbia, USA

12K employees (517 in marketing)

www.gwu.edu