Part-Time Athletics Media & Communications Support Staff

District of Columbia, USA (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableEntry Level1+ years expPart time

Posted 8 hrs ago

Job Summary

Own and execute live game-day experiences and fan engagement across multiple sports, coordinating with marketing and sponsorship teams to run contests, activations, and campus-spirited events.

Lead event planning and in-game execution with cross-functional teams
Drive fan energy and sponsor fulfillment through activations

Job Description

Responsibilities

Event Planning and In-Game Execution: Collaborate with marketing and sponsorship teams to outline scripts, organize promotional gear, and set up interactive concourse zones. Coordinate and run live fan contests, media timeout promotions, and special presentations for volleyball, basketball, and wrestling.
Fan Interaction & Sponsor Fulfillment: Engage directly with students, donors, and fans to drive energy, distribute premiums, and maximize crowd participation. Assist with corporate partner activations and sponsor-driven contests are executed seamlessly and professionally.
Spirit & Culture Building: Work as a dynamic member of a fast-acting crew dedicated to building long-term fan loyalty and campus spirit.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
1 year of relevant experience.

Benefits

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American University

American University's historic academic strengths are rooted in social responsibility and our dedication to cultural and intellectual diversity. We're defined by our global outlook, practical idealism and passion for public service.Founded in 1893 and located at the top of Embassy Row in the nation's capital, American University was chartered by Congress in as a national university dedicated to public service. We're home to some of the most prestigious faculty in the world.AccreditationAmerican University is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools.RecognitionIn 2013 the Princeton Review ranked American University:No. 4 Most Politically Active StudentsNo. 10 Best Career ServicesGreat Rating Honor RollU.S. News & World Report ranked us No. 77 Best National University in the 2013 edition of America's Best Colleges.Users of this page agree to American University's social media guidelines: american.edu/policies

Founded in 1955

Washington, District of Columbia, USA

6.1K employees (369 in marketing)

american.edu

Salaries

Communications median pay in the United States

$93K/yr

Most pay falls between $70K and $138K. Based on 5,936 salaries.

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Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size

254 (4% of company)

Median Career Experience

13 years

Median Tenure

6.5 years

Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)

People

Marketing Leadership

Kevin Grasty

Assistant Vice President for Creative Services - University Communications & Marketing

At the company for 31 years 10 months

Alyssa Dahle

Assistant Director of Marketing and Communications

At the company for 3 years 2 months

Ifeta Kahvedzic

Assistant Director, Marketing and Communications

At the company for 3 years 3 months

Kierra Tasker, M.S.

Marketing Account Director

At the company for 11 years 3 months

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors

1.5M

Monthly Google Ads Budget

$1.4M

Traffic Source Mix

44.9%

Direct

42.2%

Referral

11.3%

Social

0.7%

Paid

0.8%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~6.2K

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