Strategic Communications Assistant

Posting Details

Work experience or education that is NOT included on the application will NOT be considered when screening your application. Please include ALL work experience and education on the application to ensure that you receive the appropriate credit toward qualification for this position.

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Working Title

Strategic Communications Assistant

Location

Boone, NC

Position Number

N38360

Posting Details

Work experience or education that is NOT included on the application will NOT be considered when screening your application. Please include ALL work experience and education on the application to ensure that you receive the appropriate credit toward qualification for this position.

Request to Recruit

Working Title

Strategic Communications Assistant

Location

Boone, NC

Position Number

N38360

Department

Athletics Office - 120000

Position Summary Information

| Minimum Qualifications |
• Bachelor’s degree in a discipline related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
• Demonstrated project management skills to assist with day-to-day maintenance of App State athletics’ official social media outlets and website.
• Proficiency with various social media outlets (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, etc.).
• Experience in web design and professional utilization of social media required.
• Must be proficient in basic HTML, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to adhere to strict deadlines. | | License/Certification Required | | | Essential Job Functions |
• Assist with content management and strategy for @appstatesports and individual sport social media accounts (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, etc.).
• Work with individual sports and athletics department units to promote and coordinate consistency in social media messaging.
• Assist with policies and procedures for content management and brand cohesiveness.
• Design graphics for official social media accounts and website.
• Coordinate with marketing, sponsorships, ticketing, sports productions, creative services, Mountaineers Athletic Fund and other units on cohesive and strategic flow of content.
• Primary strategic communications contact for specific sports, as assigned.
• Assist with content management on App State athletics’ official website (appstatesports.com), including articles, photos, videos, bios, schedules and statistics. | | Preferred Qualifications |
• Experience in an athletics setting preferred.
• Proficiency in basic audio and video editing preferred. | | Work Schedule/Hours |
As needed | | Number of Hours Per Week | 20+ | | Number of Months Per Year | 11 | | Mandatory Staff | No | | Physical Demands of Position |
Viewing a computer terminal and sitting for extended periods of time. | | Hiring Range | $15-$18 |

Pay will be commensurate with applicant competencies, budget, equity and market considerations.

Posting Details Information

| Posting Date | 06/18/2021 | | Closing Date | 06/14/2026 | | Open Until Filled | No | | Applicant Pool Preference | Internal (Campus-Wide-Does not go out on Web) | | Special Instructions to Applicants | | | Quick Link | https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/post... | | Posting Number | 201500614P |

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter / Letter of Interest 3. List of References with Contact Information

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