Athletic Communications Assistant

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Athletic Communications Assistant

Job Description

Under the general direction of the Director of Athletics Communications and/or Assistant Director of Athletic Communication and in close coordination with the Director of Athletics and Assistant Director of Athletics – Operations, the Sports Information Assistant is involved in all aspects of gathering and disseminating sports information and/or statistics. This individual maintains regular contact with the University’s 22 NCAA Division II athletic programs and coaches to provide information to the media, the campus and the public, and assists with the athletics website, video streaming and editing, social media and game day operations. Responsibilities include developing favorable media attention and image for the various sports teams, coaches and the athletic department utilizing a variety of communications media and other appropriate outlets.

Athletic Communications Assistant

Job Description

Under the general direction of the Director of Athletics Communications and/or Assistant Director of Athletic Communication and in close coordination with the Director of Athletics and Assistant Director of Athletics – Operations, the Sports Information Assistant is involved in all aspects of gathering and disseminating sports information and/or statistics. This individual maintains regular contact with the University’s 22 NCAA Division II athletic programs and coaches to provide information to the media, the campus and the public, and assists with the athletics website, video streaming and editing, social media and game day operations. Responsibilities include developing favorable media attention and image for the various sports teams, coaches and the athletic department utilizing a variety of communications media and other appropriate outlets.

Location: Post University-Main Campus – Drubner Athletic Center

Supervisor: Michael Brienza/Michael Vesci

Rate of Pay: $15.00 per hour

This is a year-round opportunity with a start date of 8/28/2024

Essential Duties and Responsibilities  

• Video content
• Social Media engagement
• Stat keeping
• Audio/Visual 
• Public Address 

Minimum Skills, Training, and Attributes  

•  Proficient and a working knowledge of and a willingness to comply with NCAA and Conference rules; excellent written and oral communications skills; experience with website content management system software and various statistics software; time management skills; knowledge of trends in sports communications and technology; strong knowledge of the rules of many different sports; strong computer, graphic design, video editing, social media and internet skills; and the ability to meet strict deadlines.  Must be willing to work nights and weekends.
• Brings positive energy & motivation to a Division II competitive athletic department
• Must be proficient in MS Excel, MS Word, and MS PowerPoint 
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work and communicate. 
• Strong time management and organizational skills