The Franklin Pierce Athletics department is actively seeking qualified candidates for the position of Graduate Assistant for Athletic Communications. This two-year position offers valuable experience, including tuition remission and an annual stipend of $8,000. Please note that housing is not included, and acceptance is contingent upon successful admission to the University’s Graduate School.

Position Summary:
Reporting to the Director of Athletic Communications, the Graduate Assistant for Athletic Communications is responsible for, but not limited to, collaborating, planning and implementing a proactive and comprehensive intercollegiate athletics communications operation. Computer skills, including a working knowledge of internet content management systems and Adobe Creative Suite and StartCrew Software is required.

Typical Schedule:

The Franklin Pierce Athletics department is actively seeking qualified candidates for the position of Graduate Assistant for Athletic Communications. This two-year position offers valuable experience, including tuition remission and an annual stipend of $8,000. Please note that housing is not included, and acceptance is contingent upon successful admission to the University’s Graduate School.

Position Summary:
Reporting to the Director of Athletic Communications, the Graduate Assistant for Athletic Communications is responsible for, but not limited to, collaborating, planning and implementing a proactive and comprehensive intercollegiate athletics communications operation. Computer skills, including a working knowledge of internet content management systems and Adobe Creative Suite and StartCrew Software is required.

Typical Schedule:

The schedule may vary based on the number of hours needed to meet the job responsibilities. This position may require early morning, evening and weekend hours to meet the needs of the Athletics department/university. Flexibility to work long, irregular hours with possible evenings, weekends and holidays.

Job Responsibilities and Essential Functions of the Position: - Works with selected sports as identified in conjunction with the Director. - Serves as the Department's lead external relations professional on assigned sports. - Writes/disseminates press releases, manages web/social content and oversees game day operations for assigned sports. - Assists the Director in the development and implementation of high-level video and social media strategies to promote the department, engage alumni and enhance resources. - Assists with marketing initiatives and special events planning, as identified by the Director of Athletic Communications. - Assists with the planning and execution of such initiatives, including, but not limited to: annual golf tournament, Hall of Fame induction, student-athlete banquet, publicity photo shoots, game day marketing events, etc. - Assists Director in the department web presence including oversight of strategies, development, maintenance and recordkeeping. - Oversight of press box (or equivalent space) at all home events for assigned sports. - Manages student workers; manages statistical operation; communicates with coaches, officials and other game day staff. - Is responsible for maintaining a professional and competent game day media operation at all times. - Other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletic Communication and/or Director of Athletics.

Position Requirements/Skills/Abilities:

• Bachelor's Degree in journalism or other appropriate discipline
• A valid driver's license and be available for extensive travel both locally and nationally for the University, as and when required.
• Must successfully complete a criminal background check.
• Incumbent must possess knowledge of Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, Access and Outlook.

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About Franklin Pierce University:

Franklin Pierce University is an accredited private university in the Monadnock region of New Hampshire that achieves outstanding student success through the integration of liberal arts and professional programs. The University consists of the 1200-acre residential College at Rindge, the College of Business, and the College of Graduate & Professional Studies with online classes and locations throughout New Hampshire and in Goodyear, Arizona. Degrees are offered through the doctoral level.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, Franklin Pierce recognizes the impact of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, backgrounds and perspectives. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, pregnancy, age, disability gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or any other status protected by law.

If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at jobs@franklinpierce.edu or 603-899-4075. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.