As a member of Vanderbilt’s athletic communications staff, the primary responsibility and focus of the Athletics Communications Assistant will be to tell and share the compelling story of Vanderbilt’s athletics programs. This position will also support all communications activities for Vanderbilt Athletics.
This role is an excellent opportunity to experience various aspects of athletics communications—including planning, content creation, social media, historical archiving and media relations—in a real-world setting. The Athletics Communications Assistant can expect to gain experience writing for various digital and social media channels. This position is classified as a part-time, term role*, and will serve for a 6-month term period.
The Communications and Marketing team at Vanderbilt is a dynamic and collaborative group. The division serves as the institution-wide center of excellence for communications and marketing, developing, and executing strategies that inform, engage, and inspire others to participate in Vanderbilt University’s global academic and research mission. The division is a key strategic adviser and partner for the mission-based work of the university, providing comprehensive communications and marketing plans and thoughtful analysis of messaging opportunities and constraints. The Communications and Marketing team delivers impactful marketing and communications results across key audiences to serve the larger mission, values, and priorities of the university.
_ *NOTE: A Term position is a staff position that exists for a period longer than six months but is not expected to last beyond one year. Although a position may exist for a specified or indefinite period, staff who accept term positions are not guaranteed employment for the entire period; they are employed for indefinite periods within the limit of the appointment. There are no guarantees of continued employment, either within the term or when the term ends. _
As a member of Vanderbilt’s athletic communications staff, the primary responsibility and focus of the Athletics Communications Assistant will be to tell and share the compelling story of Vanderbilt’s athletics programs. This position will also support all communications activities for Vanderbilt Athletics.
This role is an excellent opportunity to experience various aspects of athletics communications—including planning, content creation, social media, historical archiving and media relations—in a real-world setting. The Athletics Communications Assistant can expect to gain experience writing for various digital and social media channels. This position is classified as a part-time, term role*, and will serve for a 6-month term period.
The Communications and Marketing team at Vanderbilt is a dynamic and collaborative group. The division serves as the institution-wide center of excellence for communications and marketing, developing, and executing strategies that inform, engage, and inspire others to participate in Vanderbilt University’s global academic and research mission. The division is a key strategic adviser and partner for the mission-based work of the university, providing comprehensive communications and marketing plans and thoughtful analysis of messaging opportunities and constraints. The Communications and Marketing team delivers impactful marketing and communications results across key audiences to serve the larger mission, values, and priorities of the university.
_ *NOTE: A Term position is a staff position that exists for a period longer than six months but is not expected to last beyond one year. Although a position may exist for a specified or indefinite period, staff who accept term positions are not guaranteed employment for the entire period; they are employed for indefinite periods within the limit of the appointment. There are no guarantees of continued employment, either within the term or when the term ends. _
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At Vanderbilt University, we are intentional about and assume accountability for fostering advancement and respect for equity, diversity, and inclusion for all students, faculty, and staff. Our commitment to diversity makes us who we are. We have created a community that celebrates differences and lets individuality thrive. As part of this commitment, we actively value diversity in our workplace and learning environments as we seek to take advantage of the rich backgrounds and abilities of everyone. The diverse voices of Vanderbilt represent an invaluable resource for the University in its efforts to fulfill its mission and strive to be an example of excellence in higher education.
Vanderbilt University is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Please note, all candidates selected for an offer of employment are subject to pre-employment background checks, which may include but are not limited to, based on the role for which they have been selected: criminal history, education verification, social media review, motor vehicle records, credit history, and professional license verification.
Person | Role |
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Dawn Ellerbe Crawford |
Assistant Vice Chancellor • Senior Associate Athletic Director • Communications • Senior Woman Administrator |
Michael Scholl |
Assistant Athletic Director • Football Communications (Football) |
Andrew Allegretta |
Director of Radio Broadcasting |
Chris Caskey |
Associate Director • Communications (Women's Basketball • Men's Golf) |
Laura Topp |
Associate Director • Communications (Lacrosse) |
Will Owens |
Associate Director • Communications (Baseball • Soccer) |
Jacob Bell |
Associate Director • Communications (Men's Basketball • Women's Golf) |
Pilar Ballough |
Assistant Director • Communications (Cross Country • Track & Field) |
Person | Role |
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Lauren Belisle |
Senior Associate Athletic Director • Fan Experience and Sales |
Steven Parks |
Associate Athletic Director • Video Operations and SEC Network |
Bob Gavagan |
Associate Athletic Director • Marketing |
Jacob Nicely |
Assistant Athletic Director • Marketing |
Stephanie Franke |
Director • Digital Marketing |
Alexis Brown |
Assistant Director • Marketing |
Adam Handlin |
Assistant Director • Marketing |
Jori Bryant |
Coordinator • Community Relations |
Person | Role |
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Brian Fremund |
Associate Athletic Director • Communications (FB Secondary • Swimming) |
Michael Scholl |
Director • Football Communications |
Andrew Allegretta |
Director of Radio Broadcasting |
Jacob Bell |
Associate Director • Communications (Men's Basketball • Women's Golf) |
Will Owens |
Associate Director • Communications (Baseball • Soccer) |
Laura Topp |
Associate Director • Communications (Lacrosse) |
Chris Caskey |
Associate Director • Communications (Women's Basketball • Men's Golf) |
Pilar Ballough |
Assistant Director • Communications (Cross Country • Track & Field) |
Person | Role |
---|---|
Lauren Belisle |
Senior Associate Athletic Director • Fan Experience and Sales |
Steven Parks |
Associate Athletic Director • Video Operations and SEC Network |
Martin Salamone |
Associate Athletic Director • Fan Engagement and Hospitality |
Alyssa Leonard |
Associate Athletic Director • Marketing |
Jacob Nicely |
Director • Marketing |
Alexis Brown |
Assistant Director • Marketing |
Riley Fitzpatrick |
Assistant Director • Marketing |
Adam Handlin |
Assistant Director • Marketing |
Person | Role |
---|---|
Dawn Ellerbe Crawford |
Assistant Vice Chancellor • Senior Associate Athletic Director • Communications |
Brian Fremund |
Assistant Athletic Director • Communications (Women's Basketball • Swimming • Cross Country/Track & Field) |
Michael Scholl |
Director • Football Communications |
Andrew Allegretta |
Director of Radio Broadcasting |
Gavin Nevill |
Associate Director (Soccer, Lacrosse, Swimming, Women's Golf) Communications |
Chad Bishop |
Associate Director / Communications (Bowling, Men's and Women's Golf) |
Will Owens |
Associate Director • Communications (Baseball • Soccer) |
Laura Topp |
Associate Director • Communications (Lacrosse) |
Person | Role |
---|---|
Lauren Belisle |
Senior Associate Athletic Director • Fan Experience and Sales |
Steven Parks |
Associate Athletic Director • Video Operations and SEC Network |
Martin Salamone |
Associate Athletic Director • Fan Engagement and Hospitality |
Alyssa Leonard |
Associate Athletic Director • Marketing |
Jacob Nicely |
Director • Marketing |
Amber Sullivan |
Assistant Director/ Marketing |
Erin Fields |
Assistant Director • Fan Engagement and Hospitality |
Alexis Brown |
Assistant Director • Marketing |
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